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NIO Stock Rises Before Onvo L80 Launch as China EV Demand Faces a Hard Test

NIO Stock Rises Before Onvo L80 Launch as China EV Demand Faces a Hard Test

NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose over 4% Thursday ahead of the ONVO L80 SUV launch, with the stock last at HK$50.45. The company delivered 29,356 vehicles in April, up 22.8% year-on-year, despite a broader decline in China’s car market. NIO will report first-quarter results on May 21. Firefly, its compact EV brand, began a software update to boost motor power and add parking assist.
14 May 2026
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ASML Stock Slips After AI Surge as China Risk Tests 2026 Forecast

ASML Stock Slips After AI Surge as China Risk Tests 2026 Forecast

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.83% to $1,427.02 on Friday as its Amsterdam listing remained closed for Labour Day. Investors are weighing a higher 2026 sales forecast against export controls on China. The company reported first-quarter net sales of €8.8 billion and net income of €2.8 billion. CEO Christophe Fouquet said chip demand is outpacing supply, with customers accelerating expansion plans.
3 May 2026
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MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

MP Materials will report first-quarter earnings on May 7 after market close. China shipped 60 tons of yttrium oxide to the U.S. in March, but annual U.S. imports remain down 75% from a year earlier. MP shares ended Friday at $66.63, valuing the company at $11.7 billion. The firm recently began producing neodymium-iron-boron magnets at its Texas facility.
2 May 2026
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Okta Shares Rise Amid Valuation Debate: Is It Undervalued After Recent Rebound?
    May 21, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT. Okta's share price gained 13.9% in the past week and 17.5% over the last month, yet remains down 27.1% year over year. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates an intrinsic value of $126.23 per share, indicating Okta is trading at a 29.5% discount to this valuation, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, Okta's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 66.4x, significantly higher than the IT sector average of 21.2x and peer average of 47.1x, reflecting the market's high growth expectations or perceived risk. Okta received a 2 out of 6 value score on Simply Wall St's valuation checklist, highlighting mixed investor sentiment amid ongoing volatility in software stocks.

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Stellantis Launches $70 Billion Overhaul With Focus on Jeep, Ram, China

Stellantis Launches $70 Billion Overhaul With Focus on Jeep, Ram, China

21 May 2026
Stellantis announced a €60 billion, five-year plan Thursday, focusing investment on Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Fiat, and its commercial vehicles. Shares dropped over 5% in early European trading after the announcement. The company aims to launch over 60 new vehicles by 2030 and cut development cycles to 24 months. CEO Antonio Filosa is targeting 25% North American revenue growth and €6 billion in annual cost reductions.
Nike stock climbs but analysts hold back on turnaround calls

Nike stock climbs but analysts hold back on turnaround calls

21 May 2026
Nike shares climbed 3.4% to $44.07 Wednesday as falling oil prices and lower U.S. Treasury yields boosted consumer stocks. Nike reported flat quarterly revenue at $11.3 billion, with direct-to-consumer sales down 4% and net income down 35%. The company plans to launch a Google Gemini-powered shopping feature in June. Nike’s global footwear market share slipped to 22.9% in 2025, while Adidas gained, Reuters said.
Infleqtion shares react to $100 million quantum funding news in Washington

Infleqtion shares react to $100 million quantum funding news in Washington

21 May 2026
Infleqtion shares rose 5.1% premarket Thursday after the U.S. Commerce Department signed a preliminary $100 million funding letter for its neutral-atom quantum computing project, which would also give the government stock in the company. The proposed award, not yet final, is contingent on milestones and approvals. INFQ last traded at $11.18 before the New York open. D-Wave and Rigetti also saw premarket gains.
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