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Yulia Zeng

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Yulia Zeng is a finance editor at TradingKey. With a background in finance, she has previously worked at banks and brokerage firms, where she was responsible for writing news articles related to global investment products including stocks, indices, foreign exchange, and commodities.

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Nikkei 225 Rockets to All-Time High of 44,000, Fueled by 7% Tech Stock Rally; 46,000 Next?

TradingKey - On September 9, the Nikkei 225 Index achieved a historic breakthrough during early trading, surpassing the 44,000-point mark for the first time, with an intraday high of 44,185.73 points — setting a new record high and gaining over 1.2% at one point.
Tue, Sep 9

Pop Mart Falls 7% on Hang Seng Index Debut as Secondary Market Price Drop Triggers Selloff

TradingKey - Following a recent peak at new highs, POP MART (09992.HK) continued to decline, closing down 7.11% on Monday at HK$287.60.
Mon, Sep 8

Japanese PM's Resignation Sparks Market Panic: Yen and JGBs Sold Off Amid "Abenomics Return?" Fears

TradingKey - On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on the eve of the Liberal Democratic Party's decision on whether to hold a temporary leadership election on the 8th, citing "unwillingness to cause party division."
Mon, Sep 8

Apple India Revenue Soars to All-Time High of $9 Billion

TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, Apple's annual sales in the Indian market reached nearly $9 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, up 13% from $8 billion in the previous fiscal year, setting a new record high.
Fri, Sep 5

US-Japan Trade Deal Signed with Tariff Cuts, Lifting Japanese Auto Stocks

TradingKey - On Friday, Japanese automakers and parts suppliers collectively saw their stock prices rise, as markets reacted positively to the executive order signed by U.S. President Trump regarding the U.S.-Japan trade agreement.
Fri, Sep 5

Nidec Plunges 22% on Accounting Scandal Fears, Marking Worst Drop on Record

TradingKey - Nidec, Japan's precision motor manufacturing giant, saw its shares experience the most severe single-day plunge in recorded history on Thursday, tumbling over 22% to close at 2,420 yen — a 700-yen drop from the previous trading day. The stock collapse stemmed from widespread market...
Thu, Sep 4

How Macy's CEO Engineered a Surprise Turnaround: 20% Stock Jump on First Comparable Sales Growth Since 2022

TradingKey - Macy's Inc. shares surged 20% on Wednesday as the market expressed confidence in its recent performance improvement, with the company not only significantly raising its full-year profit forecast but also reporting its first comparable-store sales growth in nearly three years.
Thu, Sep 4

After Samsung and SK Hynix, US Ends TSMC's Chip Tool Exemptions for China

TradingKey - TSMC stated on Tuesday that the U.S. government will revoke the "Validated End-User" (VEU) authorization for its Nanjing factory effective December 31, 2025, forcing the company to seek individual licenses for each shipment of U.S.-manufactured semiconductor production equipment to...
Wed, Sep 3

Kraft Heinz Breakup: Can a Split Save the Buffett-Backed Giant?

TradingKey - On September 2, Kraft Heinz announced plans to split into two independent publicly traded entities to reshape its business landscape and unlock brand potential. This decision marks the end of the decade-old mega-merger between Kraft Foods and Heinz, orchestrated by Warren Buffett's...
Wed, Sep 3

At SCO Summit, China, Russia, India Signal Closer Ties;Trump Blasts India-Russia Energy Ties

TradingKey - On Monday, the leaders of China, Russia, and India showcased their firm commitment to regional economic cooperation during the SCO summit held in Tianjin. President Donald Trump claimed via his social media platform Truth Social that India had proposed cutting tariffs during...
Tue, Sep 2

Nestlé CEO Fired for Undisclosed Office Romance, Marking Second Exit in a Year and Trust Crisis at Century-Old Giant

TradingKey - Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé announced a major personnel change on September 1, revealing that the board dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe for violating the company's Code of Business Conduct due to an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate.
Tue, Sep 2

"Stargate" Heads East? OpenAI Plans Mega AI Data Center in India

TradingKey - OpenAI plans to invest in building a hyperscale data center in India with a power capacity of at least 1 gigawatt (GW). This project will be part of its ambitious "Stargate" AI infrastructure initiative and, upon completion, is expected to rank among India's largest data centers.
Mon, Sep 1

Alibaba's Hong Kong Shares Soar 18% as AI Computing Boom Fuels Cloud Revenue

TradingKey - Following Alibaba Group's nearly 13% surge in U.S. trading last Friday after exceeding earnings expectations, its Hong Kong-listed shares soared another 18% on Monday, refocusing global attention on the latest developments in Alibaba's AI business and its profound impact on the...
Mon, Sep 1

As Mini Labubu Sells Out Instantly, Is Pop Mart's ¥30B Revenue Goal Now Secure?

TradingKey - At 10:00 PM Beijing Time on August 28, POP MART's core IP THE MONSTERS "Heart Code" series mini LABUBU officially launched online, immediately triggering a global buying frenzy among consumers.
Sat, Aug 30

Affirm Q4 Revenue Soars 33%, Is BNPL the Future Trend?

TradingKey - Affirm (AFRM.US) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on Thursday showing revenue and profit exceeding market expectations, with strong performance driving its share price up 16% in after-hours trading.
Fri, Aug 29

BYD European Sales Soar 225% in July, Overtaking Tesla in Market Share

TradingKey - Chinese new energy vehicle leader BYD achieved explosive sales growth in the European market in July, surpassing Tesla in market share and becoming a focal point for the global automotive industry.
Thu, Aug 28

Snowflake's "Perfect Scorecard": AI Cloud Engine Drives Growth; Shares Jump After Hours

TradingKey - Cloud data warehouse giant Snowflake (SNOW.US) posted impressive second-quarter earnings on August 27, with core financial metrics showing strong performance and an upwardly revised full-year revenue guidance — both exceeding market expectations. Robust growth in its AI data cloud...
Thu, Aug 28

Mixue's Sweet Growth: Revenue Jumps 39% to $14.87B as 53,000 Stores Fuel Dual Expansion

TradingKey - Mixue Group released its first half-year financial report since listing on Wednesday, demonstrating robust growth momentum. The report showed revenue of RMB 14.87 billion for the first half of the year, up 39.3% year-on-year, with net profit reaching RMB 2.718 billion...
Wed, Aug 27

Domino's Plunges 22% on First-Ever Annual Loss; Can Cost Cuts Save the Day?

TradingKey - Domino's Pizza Enterprises reported its first annual loss since going public on Wednesday, triggering a 22% plunge in its share price to A$15.10, marking the largest single-day drop in nearly two months.
Wed, Aug 27

Trump Launches Furniture Tariff Probe; Putting Pressure on Wayfair and Other Retailers

TradingKey - U.S. President Donald Trump announced via social media on August 22 the initiation of a 50-day "major tariff investigation" on imported furniture. The news triggered immediate stock declines for American furniture retail giants heavily reliant on imported supply chains.
Tue, Aug 26
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