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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TSMC July Sales Surge 26%, Driving Stock Prices Up
TradingKey - On Friday, August 8, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported its impressive July performance, recording revenue of NT$323.17 billion, marking the second-highest monthly total in its history and the highest for the same period in any previous year.
Fri, Aug 8
Japanese Auto Giants Suffer in Q1: Honda's Profit Halves, Toyota Lowers Annual Profit Outlook, Shares Drop
Honda's operating profit plummeted by 49.6% and net profit fell by 50.2%, both missing expectations. Toyota saw an 11% decline in operating profit and a 37% drop in net profit, which was above estimates, yet the company still lowered its annual profit forecast.
Thu, Aug 7
Eli Lilly Sinks 12% Pre-Market on Disappointing Obesity Pill Data
TradingKey - Eli Lilly (LLY), the pharmaceutical giant, experienced a significant 12% drop in its pre-market stock price on Thursday, marking the largest single-day decline for the company in 26 years.
Thu, Aug 7
Novo Nordisk's Q2 Earnings Fall Short, Guidance Downgraded, Yet Goldman Remains Optimistic
TradingKey - On Wednesday, August 6th, Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk released its Q2 2025 earnings report, revealing a sales growth that fell short of expectations and a significant downgrade in its full-year growth guidance.
Wed, Aug 6
TSMC Denies Trump’s Claims of $300 Billion US Investment; Shares in US and Taiwan Decline
TradingKey - On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that a new chip tariff policy will be unveiled within the next week. He claimed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to invest $300 billion in Arizona, constructing the world's largest chip pl
Wed, Aug 6
Trump Criticizes Powell, Eyes Tariff Hikes on India and Plans Drug and Chip Tariffs
TradingKey - On Tuesday, President Donald Trump, speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box," renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for delaying interest rate cuts. He mentioned that he has narrowed down the list of potential future Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secr
Tue, Aug 5
BOJ Signals Rate Hike Possible as Trade Tensions Ease, June Minutes Show
TradingKey - The Bank of Japan's June meeting minutes, released Tuesday, suggest that if U.S.-Japan trade tensions ease, the central bank could resume interest rate hikes.
Tue, Aug 5
Tesla Approves $29 Billion Stock Award for CEO Elon Musk, Shares Climb 2.4% Pre-Market
Tesla has approved the granting of 96 million shares to Elon Musk, valued at approximately $29 billion based on last Friday’s closing price of $302.63 per share. Tesla shares rose 2.4% in pre-market trading.
Mon, Aug 4
Innoscience Rockets 70% After Securing Nvidia Supplier Role; Jefferies Projects $2.5 Billion Market
The stock rose 31% on August 1 and gained another 30.47% to reach HK$75.15 on August 4, marking a record high and a total two-day increase of 70%.
Mon, Aug 4
Amazon Falls 7% on AWS Growth Concerns, But Analysts Remain Upbeat
TradingKey - In post-market trading on Thursday, Amazon (AMZN.US) reported second-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded expectations. However, Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue only slightly surpassed forecasts, and mixed third-quarter guidance led to a 7% drop in its shares after hours.
Fri, Aug 1
South Korea’s KOSPI Tumbles Nearly 4% as Tax Hike Plans and US Tariffs Loom
TradingKey - South Korea's KOSPI index dropped over 3% at Friday's opening, marking the biggest decline since early April. This fall is attributed to the South Korean government unveiling a tax reform proposal on Thursday to increase corporate tax rates and securities transaction taxes, compounded b
Fri, Aug 1
Meta Soars Over 10% as Ad Revenue Eases AI Spending Concerns
TradingKey -Meta shares soared more than 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the release of its better-than-expected Q2 2025 revenue and strong Q3 guidance. The social media giant announced an increase in spending, attributing the move to the rapid growth of its advertising business,
Thu, Jul 31
Nvidia Faces China Scrutiny Over H20 Chip Security as US Lawmakers Pushed for Tracking Features
TradingKey - On July 31, Cyberspace Administration of China announced that it had summoned Nvidia (NVDA) to address concerns regarding security risks and backdoor vulnerabilities in its H20 computing chips sold to China. The administration requested that the company provide an explanation and submit
Thu, Jul 31
Sarepta Surges Over 14% as FDA Lifts Shipping Ban; Wall Street Anticipates Doubling in Stock Price
TradingKey - Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT.US) announced on Monday, July 28, that it has resumed shipments of its gene therapy Elevidys in the U.S., following an authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company's stock spiked over 20% on Tuesday, closing up 14.21% at $15.83,
Wed, Jul 30
Starbucks Delivers Surprise Revenue and China Sales Gains: Is the Turnaround Here?
TradingKey - Starbucks reported fiscal Q3 2025 earnings, with a 3.8% revenue increase that exceeded expectations, and a crucial 2% rise in same-store sales in China—the first uptick since late 2023. This positive shift sent the company's stock climbing 4.6% in after-hours trading.
Wed, Jul 30
Nvidia Orders 300,000 H20 Chips Amid Strong Demand from China
TradingKey - On Tuesday, July 29, sources disclosed that Nvidia has placed a new order with TSMC for 300,000 H20 chips, indicating a restart of the production line for this specific chip.
Tue, Jul 29
US Treasury to Ramp Up Q3 Borrowing by 82%, with Major Short-Term Bond Issuance
TradingKey - On Monday, July 28, the US Treasury announced that it expects to borrow $1.3 trillion in net marketable debt for the third quarter, a sharp increase from the previously projected $554 billion in April—an 82% jump. This borrowing is necessary to cover maturing debts and replenish deplete
Tue, Jul 29
Canadian Vaping Firm CEA Industries Skyrockets 1800% Pre-market with Market Cap at $7.12 Million
TradingKey - On Monday, July 28th, CEA Industries (VAPE) saw its stock skyrocket over 1800% during pre-market trading on the US stock market, before paring gains to 854% at the time of reporting, with shares priced at $84.69 each.
Mon, Jul 28
Samsung Soars 7% on $16.5 Billion Tesla Chip Deal, Analysts Eye Potential for Broader Partnerships
TradingKey - On Monday, Samsung Electronics announced a deal with Tesla worth approximately $16.5 billion for chip manufacturing services, a move confirmed by Elon Musk on social media platform X.
Mon, Jul 28
Can US-South Korea Trade Deal Revive Asian Automakers?
TradingKey - Asian automakers are reporting significant profit declines due to high U.S. tariffs on car imports, with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group being direct victims of these policies.
Fri, Jul 25
