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BYD Profit Tumbles 55% as China EV Price War Hits Tesla Rival

BYD Profit Tumbles 55% as China EV Price War Hits Tesla Rival

BYD reported a 55% drop in first-quarter net profit to 4.08 billion yuan and an 11.8% fall in revenue to 150.23 billion yuan, citing weaker sales and heavy discounting in China. New energy vehicle sales fell 30% year-on-year to 700,463 units, though March exports reached 120,083. The earnings report was released after market close; full market reaction is expected Wednesday.
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Geely’s 6.5 Million-Car Plan Puts China’s BYD Rivalry On A Global Fast Track

Geely’s 6.5 Million-Car Plan Puts China’s BYD Rivalry On A Global Fast Track

Geely sold 709,358 vehicles in Q1 2026, its highest ever for the period, with exports up 126% to 203,024 units. China’s EV exports reached $21 billion in Q1, up from $12 billion a year earlier, after the Iran war disrupted oil flows. Geely aims to sell over 6.5 million vehicles annually by 2030, with three-quarters as new energy vehicles. BYD’s domestic sales have fallen for seven months as rivals gain ground.
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.
Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Rises on Europe Sales Rebound, but BYD and Zoox Keep Pressure On

Tesla Stock Price Today: TSLA Rises on Europe Sales Rebound, but BYD and Zoox Keep Pressure On

Tesla shares rose nearly 1% Tuesday after data showed an 11.8% jump in February European registrations, ending a 13-month decline. TSLA traded at $384.46 in late-morning New York. BYD’s sales more than doubled in Europe, matching Tesla’s 1.8% market share. U.S. regulators escalated a probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving, raising the risk of a recall.
Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK Sales Slide 37% as BYD Surges — a Fresh Headache for Elon Musk

Tesla’s UK registrations dropped 37% in February, while BYD’s rose 83% to 2,154, according to SMMT. Tesla’s market share slipped to 2.69% as the overall UK market grew 7.2%. An EU filing showed Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru are not in Tesla’s planned 2026 CO2 compliance pool. At Tesla’s Berlin plant, IG Metall won 13 of 37 works council seats, short of a majority.
Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Albemarle shares rose 3.3% to $170.23 after closing an asset sale and launching a debt tender. China’s lithium carbonate futures swung sharply, trading between 146,000 and 155,700 yuan a ton after a 13% drop Tuesday. Traders are watching for China policy signals and Albemarle’s March 12 bond redemption. Lithium prices remain volatile after surging 130% in 2025.
Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $397.21 in early New York trading Friday after reports the company set up an AI training center in China. European data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla as the top battery-electric vehicle seller in 2025, with Tesla registrations down 27%. U.S. lawmakers face renewed pressure to advance self-driving car legislation.
Tesla stock slips as January Europe registrations swing — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla stock slips as January Europe registrations swing — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla shares fell 2% to $421.81 in after-hours trading Monday after mixed January registration data from Europe, with steep drops in Norway and France. Registrations rose in Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and Italy but declined elsewhere. Investors are watching for steadier demand and changes to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving pricing set for Feb. 14. BYD shares also slumped in China after a 30% drop in January sales.
NIO stock slips in premarket as January deliveries jump 96%, but the next test is close

NIO stock slips in premarket as January deliveries jump 96%, but the next test is close

NIO shares slipped 1.3% to $4.70 in Monday premarket trading, despite January deliveries nearly doubling from a year earlier to 27,182 vehicles. The figure fell 44% from December’s record. Broader Chinese EV sales dropped sharply in January after tax incentives expired. Investors remain cautious as sector discounts and rising costs weigh on sentiment.
EV stocks face Monday test: BYD sales slump hits demand mood, Tesla pops on Musk deal talk

EV stocks face Monday test: BYD sales slump hits demand mood, Tesla pops on Musk deal talk

BYD reported January sales fell 30.1% year-over-year to 210,051 units, marking a fifth straight monthly drop. Tesla shares rose 3.3% Friday to $430.41 after reports of possible mergers involving Elon Musk’s companies. Rivian and Lucid declined, while U.S.-listed Chinese EV stocks also fell. NIO’s January deliveries nearly doubled to 27,182 vehicles.
NIO stock price faces Monday test after January deliveries nearly double

NIO stock price faces Monday test after January deliveries nearly double

NIO delivered 27,182 vehicles in January, up 96.1% from a year earlier, with newer ONVO and FIREFLY brands contributing 6,288 units. NIO’s U.S.-listed shares closed down 1.47% at $4.70 Friday, trading at less than half their 52-week high. BYD’s January sales fell 30.1% to 210,051 vehicles, while XPeng reported 20,011 deliveries. U.S. markets will reopen Monday for the first full session since the updates.
Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk as Elon Musk consolidation buzz grows

Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk as Elon Musk consolidation buzz grows

Tesla shares climbed 4% after reports that SpaceX is in talks to merge with xAI and may also consider a tie-up with Tesla, according to Bloomberg. The move follows Tesla’s announcement of over $20 billion in 2026 capital spending focused on autonomy and robotics. U.S. stocks broadly fell after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed pick and producer prices rose more than expected. No merger agreement has been finalized.
EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

EU’s China EV price-floor plan lifts BYD and Xpeng — tariff fight may be shifting

Shares of BYD rose 4.8%, Xpeng 5.3%, and SAIC 3.6% in Hong Kong after the European Commission signaled it may require minimum prices on China-made electric vehicles instead of tariffs. The proposed rules would apply to both Chinese and foreign brands producing in China. Chinese hybrid imports to the EU rose fivefold in the first nine months of 2025. The Commission is reviewing Volkswagen’s offer for its China-made Cupra Tavascan.
EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

Shares of BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong and Xpeng gained 5.3% after the European Commission signaled it may swap tariffs on China-made EVs for a minimum-price scheme. SAIC Motor climbed as much as 3.6% in Shanghai. The EU is negotiating with Beijing on alternatives to tariffs of up to 35.3% on battery electric vehicles.
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  • Watches of Switzerland Posts Record £1.83 Billion Revenue as US Becomes Leading Market
    May 20, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. Watches of Switzerland Group plc reported a record £1.83 billion in full-year revenue for FY26, up 13% at constant currency. Adjusted EBIT is forecast between £152 million and £155 million, surpassing prior guidance and boosting shares over 15% to £609. The US market became the group's largest, with revenue hitting $1.24 billion (£927 million), surpassing the UK and Europe combined at £901 million. CEO Brian Duffy credited ultra-wealthy American consumers and strong luxury watch and jewellery sales, with jewellery growing 18% to £240 million. Pre-owned watches grew 22%, and ecommerce revenue rose 21%. The company invested £67 million in retail expansion, including new showrooms. Net debt declined to £57 million. Geopolitical risks from Swiss import tariffs and Middle East conflicts are monitored but currently have limited impact.

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Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

Grab shares edge lower after Superbank shift

20 May 2026
Grab Holdings shares fell 1% to $3.465 on Wednesday, extending a year-to-date drop of over 30%, after announcing it will consolidate Indonesia’s Superbank into its accounts. The move gives Grab majority control of the digital bank, which has over 6 million customers and 24 trillion rupiah in assets. Grab’s Q1 revenue rose 24% to $955 million, but analysts trimmed price targets despite maintaining positive ratings. Competitor GoTo posted its first quarterly net profit in April.
Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

Super Micro Stock Gains Almost 10% With SMCI Up in AI-Server Rally

20 May 2026
Super Micro Computer shares rose 9.3% to $33.40 midday Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and other AI hardware stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The company recently reported fiscal Q3 sales of $10.2 billion, missing estimates, but issued a stronger-than-expected Q4 forecast. Senior sales executive Don Clegg retired May 15 and will consult for six months. Wall Street indexes climbed as chip stocks rallied.
OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

OpenAI IPO Filing Could Come Soon as ChatGPT Parent Moves Fast Toward Market Debut

20 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to file confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as this week, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The company is working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on a draft prospectus and is targeting a possible public debut as early as September. OpenAI could seek a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The move comes as rivals Anthropic and SpaceX also weigh public listings.
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