A Chinese EV giant’s financing reckoning, and a stockbroker’s commodities pivot
China's central bank is shutting down an IOU system used by BYD to pay its suppliers. Why is it taking this step? And revenue for a stock broker called GoFintech has soared more than 40-fold after it entered the commodities trading business. How should investors look at such a move?
BRIEF: Capacitor film maker Haiwei sags in Hong Kong debut
Hebei Haiwei Electronic New Material Technology Co. Ltd. (9609.HK), a producer of ultra-thin capacitor film, opened 5.4% below its offer price in its Hong Kong trading debut on Friday, and…
BRIEF: BYD car sales fall 12% year-on-year in October
New energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD Co. Ltd. (1211.HK, 002594.SZ) said on Sunday that it sold 441,706 vehicles in October, down 12% year-on-year. Its sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles plunged…
Chery zooms out of the IPO gate. Now, it needs to show investors its longer-term value
China’s leading car export brand raised more than $1 billion in its listing on Sept. 25 , with its shares up 4% in their first three trading days Key Takeaways:…
BRIEF: Buffett sells BYD stake after 17-year holding, netting huge gain
Berkshire Hathaway, controlled by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, has sold its entire stake in electric-vehicle (EV) maker BYD Co. Ltd. (1211.HK, 002594.SZ), CNBC reported on Sunday. Regulatory filings to the…
BYD hits tariff roadblock after ramping up Mexico sales
The Mexican government’s plans to raise tariffs on Chinese-made cars to 50% could stall BYD’s growth engine in the North American market Key Takeaways: The Chinese car maker supplies nearly…
BRIEF: Magna Steyr to manufacture Xpeng EVs in Europe
Electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng Inc. (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) announced on Monday that it will localize production in Europe through a contract manufacturing arrangement using an Austrian plant operated by Magna…