Jane Zhang
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Jane Zhang is a financial editor at TradingKey, with a journalism background. She previously worked for well-known traditional media and has extensive reporting experience. Jane specializes in writing financial news, investigative reports, and feature articles. In 2024, she joined TradingKey, covering news related to stocks and commodities.
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ASML Makes a Bold Move into AI with €1.3 Billion Investment in Mistral, Targeting US Model Independence
TradingKey - On Monday, reports emerged that semiconductor equipment manufacturer and lithography giant ASML has announced its investment in French AI startup Mistral AI, committing €1.3 billion to become the company's largest shareholder. This collaboration between the two European tech firms is se
Mon, Sep 8
Japan Q2 GDP Gets a Boost from Consumer Spending; Political Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
TradingKey - On Monday, September 8, Japan's Cabinet Office announced an upward revision of the country's second-quarter GDP, driven by increases in private consumption and savings. The GDP growth rate was adjusted from 0.3% to 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, equating to an annualized rate revised from 1.0
Mon, Sep 8
Japan's $550 Billion Investment Plan with the US Kicks Off Amid Tariff Threats
TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, if Japan fails to honor its investment commitments by funding projects selected by President Trump, it risks facing higher tariffs. This information is detailed in a document refining the mechanism of Japan's $550 billion investment in the US.
Fri, Sep 5
[U.S. IPO] Lambda, Rival to CoreWeave, Prepares for IPO Following $1.5 Billion Nvidia Order
TradingKey - Lambda, a small AI cloud service provider, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) and has enlisted investment banks such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank for assistance. The IPO could launch as early as the first half of 2026.
Fri, Sep 5
Trump Tariffs: The Sole Lifeline for U.S. Bonds Faces Potential Disruption with Court Ruling
TradingKey - In a global environment where long-term bond yields remain elevated, traders have turned to the revenue generated from Trump's tariffs as a crucial support for U.S. fiscal stability, viewing it as a key pillar for the bond market. However, last Friday, a U.S. appeals court declared much
Thu, Sep 4
Salesforce Shares Plunge 6% Despite Strong Earnings, as AI Looms Large
TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 3, Salesforce (CRM), a leader in customer relationship management software, released its Q2 earnings for fiscal year 2026. The company reported double-digit growth in both revenue and earnings, surpassing expectations. Yet, a weak revenue outlook for the current
Thu, Sep 4
Bond Market Turmoil Sees 30-Year US Treasury Yields Break 5% Again
TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 3, the bond market continued the global sell-off from the previous day: the yield on 30-year Japanese government bonds hit a historical high, German long bond futures fell for the fifth consecutive trading day, and the 30-year US Treasury yield surpassed 5% for t
Wed, Sep 3
Elliott Makes $4 Billion Bet on PepsiCo’s Turnaround: Sees 50% Upside
TradingKey - Elliott Investment Management, one of the world’s largest activist funds, revealed on Tuesday that it has acquired $4 billion worth of shares in PepsiCo. The fund plans to push the beverage giant towards a strategic overhaul to reverse its lagging performance.
Wed, Sep 3
UK 30-Year Bond Yields Hit Highest Since 1998; European and U.S. Long-Term Bonds Tumble
TradingKey - On Tuesday during the European session, UK 30-year government bond yields surged to 5.697%, marking the highest level since 1998. This spike was driven by growing concerns over the UK’s economic outlook, coupled with a global rise in long-term bond yields.
Tue, Sep 2
Precious Metals Climb as Silver Breaks $40 to Hit a 14-Year High; Markets Await Upcoming Non-Farm Payroll Data
TradingKey - On Monday, September 1st, silver prices surged past $40, marking the first time since 2011. At the time of writing, spot silver is trading at $40.63, up more than 2% on the day and over 40% year-to-date. Other precious metals like platinum and palladium also posted gains, with gold reac
Mon, Sep 1
Alibaba Surges Over 2% Pre-Market on Launch of Advanced AI Chip
TradingKey - On Friday, August 29, Alibaba's shares jumped in pre-market trading, with gains expanding to nearly 2%. This uptick followed a report from The Wall Street Journal that the company has unveiled a more powerful AI chip designed to handle a broader range of AI inference tasks.
Fri, Aug 29
Super Micro Addresses 'Accounting Fraud' Allegations, Cites Weaknesses in Financial Disclosure Controls
TradingKey - Super Micro Computer (SMCI.US), a prominent AI server manufacturer, recently revealed significant weaknesses in its financial disclosure controls (like internal audits and compliance checks), which could compromise the accuracy and timeliness of its financial reporting if not corrected.
Fri, Aug 29
Japan's Two-Year Bond Auction Demand Hits 16-Year Low Amid Rising Rate Hike Speculation from BOJ
TradingKey - Demand for Japan's two-year government bonds hit the lowest level in 16 years this Thursday, as market speculation intensified that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates later this year, coupled with expectations of increased short-term debt issuance. This development indica
Thu, Aug 28
Meituan's Q2 Profit Slump by 87% Spurs Divergent Views: Market Share Erosion or Long-term Strength?
TradingKey - On August 28th, Meituan (3690.HK) tumbled more than 10% at the opening of the Hong Kong market, closing down 13.07% at HK$101.1, hitting a new low since last September. The primary reason was the Q2 financial report falling significantly short of expectations, with net profit plunging 8
Thu, Aug 28
Lutnick Discloses Inside Scoop: US Government Pressures TSMC to Trade Investment for Subsidies
TradingKey - In a recent interview, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized the Biden administration’s subsidy policy as "giving away money for nothing." He highlighted that the Trump administration demanded a "fair deal" from companies as a condition for receiving subsidies. This approach l
Wed, Aug 27
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Cambricon Briefly Outpaces Moutai as China's Priciest Stock, Fueled by AI Chip Demand
TradingKey - On August 27, Cambricon's stock surged nearly 10% during intraday trading, breaking through the 1,400 yuan mark and reaching a peak of 1,464.98 yuan, surpassing Moutai to become the priciest stock of A-share, with the total market capitalization briefly exceeded 600 billion yuan.
Wed, Aug 27
Trump Retaliates Against European Digital Taxes with New Tariffs and Chip Restrictions
TradingKey - On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on all countries that do not revoke their digital taxes and to tighten US chip export restrictions.
Tue, Aug 26
Trump's Dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook Raises Alarms Over Fed Independence, Roiling Markets
TradingKey - On Monday, August 25, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the immediate dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook countered this claim on Monday evening, stating that Trump lacks the authority to remove her and that she will not resign.
Tue, Aug 26
Pop Mart Joins Hang Seng Index Blue Chip; New Mini Labubu Launch on Friday Poised to Be a Hit
TradingKey - On August 22, the Hang Seng Index Company announced its quarterly review results, with Pop Mart International (9992.HK) being included as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, elevating it to blue-chip status.
Fri, Aug 22
TSMC Considers Returning Chip Act Subsidies if U.S. Seeks Equity Stake
TradingKey - TSMC is contemplating returning some of the financial support it received from the U.S. under the CHIPS Act if the U.S. government insists on exchanging subsidies for equity stakes. This comes in response to recent U.S. proposals to convert subsidies into government ownership in support
Fri, Aug 22
