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Macroeconomic AnalysisCan Malaysia’s Improved Retail Sales Support Economic Growth in 2017?
Retail sales in Malaysia rose 13.9% YoY (year-over-year) in June 2017, compared with its 13.6% gain in May 2017. Fund ManagersWhat Bill Miller Thinks about Amazon’s Business Model
Whole Foods Market (WFM) has returned nearly 40% on a year-to-date basis as of June 20, 2017. Company & Industry OverviewsInside the Expanded JD-Tencent Partnership
China-based online retailer JD.com and social media and digital payments provider Tencent recently announced that they were expanding their partnership. Company & Industry OverviewsWalmart Takes On Amazon in a Marketplace Duel
According to eMarketer, Walmart.com is the preferred platform for most vendors looking to expand their online channels. ConsumerWhy Goldman Sachs Is Optimistic about Alibaba
Alibaba was trading at $169 on September 8, 2017. Its 52-week high is $177 and its 52-week low is $86.01.Company & Industry Overviews Analyzing Ferrari’s Separation from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
In October 2014, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) announced its intentions to spin off Ferrari (RACE) as an independent entity. Earnings ReportUnderstanding the Value of an Alibaba Customer
In Alibaba’s (BABA) e-commerce industry, metrics such as active shoppers and average revenue per user (or ARPU) are closely watched. Earnings ReportWhy did Amazon’s international business growth disappoint?
Amazon’s revenue growth at its Media segment has declined dramatically over the last few quarters. Its international business growth has also disappointed. BillionairesJack Ma Founded Alibaba With His Wife and 16 of His Friends
Who are Alibaba’s founders? Tech entrepreneur Jack Ma started the company that is now Alibaba Group with his wife and 16 friends. Personal Finance GuidesAlibaba Has Stopped the Sale of $536.2 Million in Fake Products
Are Alibaba products fake? Although the company has stopped the sale of $536.2 million in fake products, buyers need to know how to identify scams. Technology & CommunicationsDoes Alibaba Pay Dividends or Will It Pay Them Soon?
Does Alibaba pay dividends? Will it ever pay them, and does it even need to? We explore these questions in detail in this guide. Technology & CommunicationsIs Alibaba Stock a Good Buy?
Alibaba is a Chinese technology company that specializes in retail, e-commerce, internet, and technology. Is Alibaba stock a good buy? ConsumerWhat Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Amazon?
As of July 7, 2016, Amazon (AMZN) had generated returns of 68.7% in the trailing-12-month period and 1.8% in the trailing-one-month period. Macroeconomic AnalysisDelisting Impact: Alibaba, Baidu, and NIO Investors
On May 20, the Senate approved new legislation that could force Chinese companies to follow the same rules as other companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. Technology & CommunicationsUS Tech Companies Face Hong Kong National Security Law
China’s controversial Hong Kong national security law could be a nightmare for US tech companies. Overall, the law would give China more power. ConsumerBeyond Meat Enters Chinese Grocery Stores through Alibaba
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) wants to expand in the Chinese market. The company will offer Beyond Burgers in Alibaba’s (NYSE:BABA) Freshippo stores. Technology & CommunicationsWhy Investors Should Pay Attention to Alibaba’s Cloud Unit
Alibaba has been working to diversify its business beyond commerce. The company entered the digital media and cloud computing markets. Technology & CommunicationsWhy Baidu Stock Is Trading at a 48% Discount
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock rose 0.51% on Wednesday to $96.92, which its gains this week to 9.3%. Still, Baidu is going for a steep discount. Cryptocurrency & BlockchainXuperchain by Baidu, the Digital Yuan, and Blockchain 3.0
Baidu has successfully launched a public beta version of Xuperchain. It’s the first of its kind: a cryptocurrency that operates on a centralized network. Technology & CommunicationsAlibaba in 2020: Why Esports Are the Next Big Thing
Alibaba (BABA) has bagged the exclusive rights to stream media content from the English soccer club, Manchester United (MANU), in China. Company & Industry OverviewsWalmart Coin: A Bigger Deal than FB’s Libra and Bitcoin?
Retail giant Walmart (WMT) had applied for a digital coin patent. The news comes just as Facebook (FB) is pushing for its own cryptocurrency, Libra. ConsumerMaverick Capital lowers position in Baidu, Inc.
Maverick Capital lowered its position in Baidu, Inc. in 3Q14. The position accounts for 0.36% of the fund’s total portfolio in the third quarter. ConsumerCalPERS adds new position in Liberty Media
Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a range of communications and entertainment businesses. Recently, the company completed the previously announced spin-off of its cable business, Liberty Broadband. FinancialsOTPP opens new position in XPO Logistics
OTPP added a new position in XPO Logistics Inc. (XPO) during the third quarter that ended in September. The position accounted for 0.46% of the fund’s total portfolio. ConsumerKirkland Signature: Costco’s Key Differentiator in Fiscal 2Q16?
Costco has seen traffic growth averaging 4.3% per year in the period between fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2015. In fiscal 1Q16, club traffic rose by 3.5% YoY. Company & Industry OverviewsCloud Computing: What Investors Should Watch
Currently, AWS is the market leader in the cloud computing sector. Microsoft Azure holds second place, and Google Cloud comes in third. MaterialsGet Real: Roller Coaster Continues This Earnings Season
AT&T stock is prospering, while Netflix’s problems could be rising. We also have the latest earnings including U.S. Steel and Chevron today. ConsumerGet Real: Boeing’s Scandal Leads to Speculation
In today’s Get Real, we saw that Boeing is caught in a massive scandal. Chipotle investors are in a good place and Ford is looking to EVs. Company & Industry OverviewsMust-Know: The World’s Top Online Retailers
Retailing has undergone a tremendous change over the last couple of decades. The brick-and-mortar model is giving way to online retailers. Company & Industry OverviewsGoogle Marked Its 21st Anniversary in the Hot Seat
Google marked its 21st anniversary in the hot seat. Federal and state entities have opened antitrust investigations into the company. Company & Industry OverviewsFacebook’s Oculus AR Dream Has a Tough Challenge
On the same day that Facebook’s Oculus confirmed its plans to enter the AR market, Amazon unveiled its own AR-powered smart glasses. ConsumerTrade War Hits Consumer Confidence, Stocks Retreat
Today, the Consumer Confidence Index data fell sharply to 125.1 in September from August’s 134.2. The reading was below the expected 133.5. ConsumerThree Tech Stocks to Buy for 2020
Tech stocks have been massive wealth creators over the years. For 2020, you should look to Amazon, Alibaba, and Autodesk. Here’s why. Company & Industry OverviewsElon Musk or Jack Ma: Who’s Right about AI?
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and Alibaba’s cofounder, Jack Ma, debated AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China on Wednesday. Company & Industry OverviewsBesides Venmo, PayPal’s Xoom Is Causing Ripples
While PayPal’s (PYPL) Venmo has been crushing its competition, PayPal recently launched Xoom’s digital remittance service in 32 European markets. Macroeconomic AnalysisIs the Chinese Economy Crumbling? Trump’s Advisor Says So
President Trump’s economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, said in an interview with CNBC today that the Chinese economy is “crumbling.” ConsumerUS-China Trade Talks: Trump’s Comments Impact Markets
On Tuesday, in-person US-China trade talks resumed in Shanghai. The two sides have been talking on the phone since the truce last month. Macroeconomic AnalysisChinese and Indian Indexes Fall as Trade Talks Resume
On Tuesday, US and Chinese officials resumed trade talks over the phone days after they announced a trade truce. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing Could Benefit Shareholders
Alibaba (BABA) has begun the process of listing its shares in Hong Kong in what is known as a second public listing. According to a recent Reuters report, the company has confidentially filed paperwork for its Hong Kong listing, which could happen as soon as the quarter beginning in July. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Alibaba Wants to Compete in Global Cloud Market
Alibaba (BABA) has taken over the Chinese cloud computing market. ConsumerAnalysts Expect NIO to Outperform TSLA, TCEHY, BIDU, and BABA
According to the latest consensus data compiled by Thomson Reuters, six out of a total of 12 analysts covering NIO (NIO) recommended a “buy” for the stock. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s in the Cloud Market for Alibaba?
More than $180 billion is up for grabs in the global cloud computing market this year, and Alibaba is one of the major contenders for this opportunity. Company & Industry OverviewsAlibaba Unit Secures Hong Kong Virtual Banking License
Alibaba (BABA) looks to be on track to expand its financial services business in Asia. Company & Industry OverviewseBay Joins Peers in Opening Physical Stores
eBay is not the first to go offline to connect with small businesses in an attempt to bridge the gap between online and offline retail. Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon Is Leaving China after 15 Years in the Country
e-Commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) will retreat from its domestic marketplace business in China as of July 18. Company & Industry OverviewsAlibaba Stoking Another Fire against Amazon in India
Alibaba (BABA) is preparing to inject $50 million in fresh funding in BigBasket, India’s top online grocery retailer. Company & Industry OverviewsAlibaba’s Recent Africa Deal Could Worry Amazon
Kenya is one of the African countries where Alibaba and Amazon are battling for e-commerce market share. Company & Industry OverviewsPayPal Is Left with Big Shoes to Fill in EMEA Leadership
The departure of PayPal’s (PYPL) longtime executive Louise Phelan leaves the company with big shoes to fill in a key market region. ConsumerCould NIO Be on Warren Buffett’s Radar after Recent Stock Fall?
Chinese electric carmaker NIO (NIO) continued to burn cash in the fourth quarter. ConsumerThe Top Five Investors in NIO, the ‘Tesla of China’
According to Reuters, Baillie Gifford was the largest investor in NIO as of December 31.