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AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

AXT underwriters bought 1.28 million additional shares at $64.25 each, raising $82.5 million and bringing total gross proceeds to about $632.5 million. The funds will expand indium phosphide wafer capacity at Beijing Tongmei, its China-based subsidiary. AXT expects first-quarter revenue of $26–28 million and a net loss of up to $2.6 million. Shares closed at $76.16 on April 24.
26 April 2026
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Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong Stock Market Today: Hang Seng Jumps 1.7% After China GDP Beat as Sigenergy Doubles on Debut

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 1.72% to 26,394.26 on Thursday after China’s first-quarter GDP beat forecasts. Tech and battery stocks led gains, with Alibaba up 5.6% and CATL up 9%. Sigenergy surged 103% on debut, raising HK$4.4 billion. Average daily turnover in Hong Kong rose 14% in the first quarter, while IPO fundraising soared 488% year-on-year.
16 April 2026
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Hong Kong Stocks Edge Up After China PMI Beat, Yet Hang Seng Books Worst Month Since January 2024

Hong Kong Stocks Edge Up After China PMI Beat, Yet Hang Seng Books Worst Month Since January 2024

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.15% to 24,788.14 on Tuesday but ended March down 6.9%, its worst month since January 2024. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped about 10% for the month, while the Shanghai Composite fell 6.5%. Stronger Chinese factory data contrasted with worries over Middle East conflict and rising energy costs. Japan’s Nikkei lost nearly 13% in March; South Korea’s Kospi shed 19%.
31 March 2026
Nvidia Stock Price Falls 4%: Why Huawei, China Risk and a Nasdaq Correction Matter Now

Nvidia Stock Price Falls 4%: Why Huawei, China Risk and a Nasdaq Correction Matter Now

Nvidia shares fell 4.16% to $171.24 on Thursday, cutting its market value to $4.53 trillion. Huawei’s new 950PR chip, set for mass production next month, has drawn orders from ByteDance and Alibaba. U.S. senators urged a pause on Nvidia exports to China after universities linked to the PLA bought restricted chips. The Nasdaq closed 10.7% below its October peak, confirming a correction.
27 March 2026
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NIO Stock Jumps to $5.82 as Wall Street Rally Lifts China EV Shares

NIO Stock Jumps to $5.82 as Wall Street Rally Lifts China EV Shares

NIO Inc. shares rose 38 cents to $5.82 in late U.S. trading Monday as Wall Street rebounded after President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian power plants. Nearly 48.9 million NIO shares traded hands. The Chinese EV maker reported its first quarterly net profit this month but warned a chip shortage could disrupt production. February deliveries rose 57.6% year-on-year to 20,797 vehicles.
23 March 2026
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NIO Stock Price Slides Even After First Profit as Xpeng Warning Hits China EVs

NIO Stock Price Slides Even After First Profit as Xpeng Warning Hits China EVs

NIO’s U.S.-listed ADRs fell 7.8% to $5.43 Friday, tracking declines in Chinese EV stocks after Xpeng warned revenue would miss forecasts. NIO had recently reported its first quarterly net profit and forecast strong deliveries, but demand concerns and chip shortages persist. February deliveries rose 57.6% year-on-year. The company aims to expand overseas despite supply risks.
21 March 2026
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Vale Stock Price Slips as China Iron Ore Stockpiles Hit Record High

Vale Stock Price Slips as China Iron Ore Stockpiles Hit Record High

Vale shares fell 1.4% to 76.04 reais in Sao Paulo Thursday, with U.S.-listed ADRs at $14.63. China imported 210.02 million tons of iron ore in January-February, up 10%, but steel output dropped 3.6% and port inventories hit a record 166.91 million tons. Vale posted a $3.8 billion Q4 net loss last month after a nickel impairment. U.S. materials stocks also declined.
19 March 2026
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Alibaba Stock Falls After Earnings Miss as AI Cloud Growth Fails to Offset China Price War

Alibaba Stock Falls After Earnings Miss as AI Cloud Growth Fails to Offset China Price War

Alibaba shares fell Thursday after the company missed quarterly revenue and net income estimates, with net income dropping 66% to 15.63 billion yuan for the December quarter. Cloud revenue rose 36%, but core commerce margins remained under pressure amid weak Chinese demand and heavy spending on delivery and discounts. U.S.-listed ADRs dropped about 1.6% in premarket trading.
19 March 2026
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NIO Stock Jumps After First Quarterly Profit as Strong Forecast Tests China EV Skeptics

NIO Stock Jumps After First Quarterly Profit as Strong Forecast Tests China EV Skeptics

NIO reported its first quarterly net profit, posting 282.7 million yuan for Q4, compared to a 7.11 billion yuan loss a year earlier. Quarterly revenue jumped 75.9% to 34.65 billion yuan, with deliveries up 71.7% to 124,807 vehicles. Shares rose 15.2% after the results beat analyst forecasts. NIO expects Q1 revenue of up to 25.18 billion yuan and deliveries of up to 83,000 vehicles.
10 March 2026
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai shares closed at 4,124.19 on Friday, down 0.9% for the week after hitting a 10-year high Monday amid geopolitical tensions. The CSI300 fell 1.1% for the week, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 3.3%. Beijing set a 2026 growth target of 4.5%-5% and announced new AI and technology initiatives during its annual parliament session.
7 March 2026
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Hong Kong’s 2,000-Tonne Gold Vault Plan Gets Fresh Incentives as China Eyes Bullion Pricing Power

Hong Kong’s 2,000-Tonne Gold Vault Plan Gets Fresh Incentives as China Eyes Bullion Pricing Power

Hong Kong will offer support for gold refiners seeking LBMA certification and boost cross-border trade with mainland China, InvestHK said Thursday. The government aims to raise storage capacity to over 2,000 metric tons within three years. Beijing plans to manage overcapacity in heavy industries and expand strategic mineral stockpiles. China has increased gold reserves for 15 consecutive months through January.
5 March 2026
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Fortescue share price sinks 4.5% as iron ore turns choppy and China’s policy week looms

Fortescue share price sinks 4.5% as iron ore turns choppy and China’s policy week looms

Fortescue shares fell 4.49% to A$19.58 at Tuesday’s close, underperforming BHP and Rio Tinto. Iron ore prices slipped, with the Singapore benchmark down 0.41% to $98.85 a tonne. Investors are watching China’s factory PMI due March 4 and Beijing’s policy targets set for March 5. Shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and weak Chinese steel demand weighed on sentiment.
3 March 2026
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HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX shares closed at HK$419.00 on Friday, up 0.87%. Four companies launched Hong Kong IPOs seeking up to HK$4.9 billion, led by Shenzhen Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics. The exchange reported 2025 profit of HK$17.8 billion and revenue up 30% to HK$29.2 billion. Investors are watching Beijing’s “Two Sessions” and U.S. jobs data for market direction.
1 March 2026
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Component closed down 0.06% at 14,495.09 on Friday; ChiNext dropped 1.04%. The PBOC will scrap a 20% risk-reserve on FX forwards from March 2 to slow the yuan’s rise, which has gained over 7% since last April. Investors await March 4 PMI figures and the March 5 opening of the National People’s Congress. New home prices in 100 cities fell 0.04% in February, the steepest monthly drop in over three years.
1 March 2026
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Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.39% at 4,162.88 on Friday, while the CSI 300 fell 0.34% and traders await key policy signals from the upcoming “Two Sessions” meetings starting March 4. The Politburo called for more proactive fiscal measures as investors look for growth targets and budget details. Cambricon reported 2025 net profit of 2.06 billion yuan, with revenue up 450%. February PMI data is due March 4.
1 March 2026
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Shanghai Composite ends week higher after Lunar New Year — what to watch on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Shanghai Composite ends week higher after Lunar New Year — what to watch on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.39% at 4,162.88 on Friday, gaining 1.1% since trading resumed after the Lunar New Year break. Turnover in A-shares rose 24% to 2.43 trillion yuan in mid-February. The CSI300 blue-chip index fell 0.3%, while rare earth stocks surged and real estate shares dropped after new property rules. Beijing’s “Two Sessions” meetings begin March 4.
28 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Fast Food Shares Plunge as Rising Living Costs Hit Consumer Spending
    April 30, 2026, 11:22 AM EDT. Shares in major Australian fast food companies including Domino's Pizza, Collins Foods (KFC operator), and Retail Food Group plunged over 10% amid soaring living costs, notably rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions. Consumer confidence in Australia has hit lows not seen since the early pandemic, pressured by inflation hitting 4.6% and increased mortgage costs. Market strategist Lochlan Halloway says fast food, seen as discretionary spending, faces demand cuts alongside rising operational expenses, squeezing earnings outlooks. The downturn underscores growing investor worries that consumers are scaling back on takeaway, despite a steady broader ASX performance.

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Why Huachen AI Parking (HCAI) Stock Is Surging: Tiny Float, Reverse Split and Nasdaq Risk

Why Huachen AI Parking (HCAI) Stock Is Surging: Tiny Float, Reverse Split and Nasdaq Risk

30 April 2026
Huachen AI Parking shares surged as much as 135% in heavy Nasdaq trading Thursday, triggering four volatility halts. No new company filings or press releases explained the spike. The rally follows a 1-for-30 reverse stock split effective April 13, which sharply reduced the share count. Trading volume reached 34 million shares, far above the average of 727,390.
Altria Stock Jumps 7% After Marlboro Maker Beats Q1 Forecasts on Price Hikes

Altria Stock Jumps 7% After Marlboro Maker Beats Q1 Forecasts on Price Hikes

30 April 2026
Altria posted adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share and net revenues of $5.43 billion for the quarter, beating analyst estimates. Higher prices offset falling cigarette volumes, with domestic shipments down 2.4%. Shares rose about 7% in late-morning trading. CEO Billy Gifford is set to step down in mid-May.
Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

30 April 2026
Mastercard shares fell 2.7% Thursday despite first-quarter profit and revenue beating estimates, as investors reacted to slower April cross-border spending growth. Adjusted earnings reached $4.60 per share on $8.4 billion revenue. Cross-border volume growth dropped to 9% in April from 13% in Q1, with travel-linked growth at just 2%. Operating expenses rose 13%, including a $202 million restructuring charge.
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