BRIEF: CATL in talks to acquire Nio’s battery-swapping unit

Battery giant CATL (300750.SZ) is planning to acquire electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s (NIO.US; 9866.HK) battery-swapping unit, Nio Power, according to Reuters, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. It…

BRIEF: Nio to raise $514 million in share placement

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc. (9866.HK, NIO.US) announced on Friday it will place nearly 137 million shares for HK$29.46 apiece, representing a 9.49% discount to its Thursday's closing price,…