Could consumer stimulus send Li Ning stock vaulting higher?
The sportswear maker’s gross margin rose by 1 percentage point last year as it boosted its dividend payout ratio to 50% Key Takeaways: Li Ning’s net profit declined last year,…
When patriotism lights a fire under stocks
The nationalistic forces that boosted ‘Ne Zha 2’ and DeepSeek have also lifted Chinese stocks. But are the gains sustainable after the excitement fades? By Lee Shih Ta The…
BRIEF: Bossini privatization approved, to delist in mid-March
Casual wear retailer Bossini International Holdings Ltd. (0592.HK) said on Monday its shareholders overwhelmingly accepted a privatization offer from Viva Goods Co. Ltd. (0933.HK), a company under sportswear seller Li…
BRIEF: Li Ning returns as sponsor of China’s Olympic delegation
Li Ning Co. Ltd. (2331.HK) has secured rights as the official sportswear partner with the Chinese Olympic Committee for the 2025–2028 period, the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange announced…
Bye bye Bossini? Faded clothing retailer gets a buyout offer
A company controlled by Olympic gold medal gymnast Li Ning has proposed a share swap that would take the well-known but now-struggling retailer private Key Takeaways: Viva Goods, controlled by…
China’s ‘consumption downgrade’ trips up Anta
The leading sportswear maker said sales of its premium Fila brand began to contract in the third quarter, while its core Anta brand continued to grow Key Takeaways: Anta said…
361 Degrees sprints ahead of rivals in earnings race
The Chinese sportswear brand has outpaced other major players in half-year earnings growth, benefiting from competitive pricing as consumers hunt for bargains and prioritize spending on children Key Takeaways: 361…