Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Eli Lilly Reports Q1 Revenue Surge Driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound Sales
Eli Lilly posted strong first-quarter results, exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings, largely driven by soaring demand for its diabetes and weight...
Amazon Revives Theatrical Movie Market with Major Film Investments
Amazon is reshaping the cinematic landscape with a significant push into theatrical releases, pledging to spend around $1 billion annually to produce 12 to...
GM Cuts 2025 Outlook Amid $5 Billion Tariff Impact
General Motors has revised its financial guidance for 2025, adjusting for a projected $4 billion to $5 billion negative impact from recently implemented auto...
U.S. Auto Sales Surge in April Ahead of Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
Automakers including Ford, Hyundai, and Kia experienced strong year-over-year growth in U.S. vehicle sales for April, as consumers accelerated their purchases to avoid anticipated...
Eli Lilly CEO Questions Need for Drug Tariffs Amid U.S. Manufacturing Push
Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks has expressed a willingness to support national security efforts by helping secure the U.S. supply of essential medicines, as...
McDonald’s Posts Weak Q1 Sales as U.S. Traffic Declines Sharply
McDonald’s reported mixed results for the first quarter, revealing its sharpest domestic decline in same-store sales since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Trump’s Second Term Fuels Energy Uncertainty as Oil Prices Plummet
Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, U.S. oil prices have declined more than 20%, slipping below the breakeven point for many...
CSL Assesses Tariff Exemptions for U.S.-Made Drugs Amid China-U.S. Trade Tensions
Australian biotechnology firm CSL Ltd has confirmed it is evaluating whether some of its U.S.-made medicines, particularly those used in surgical procedures, are included...
Aston Martin Balances Tariff Costs and Affirms 2025 Outlook Amid U.S. Strategy Shift
Aston Martin announced that it will adopt a balanced approach in managing the financial impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs, splitting the associated costs...
Volkswagen Warns of Lower Profit Margins Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Volkswagen announced that its operating profit margin for the year will likely fall at the lower end of its projected 5.5% to 6.5% range....
Samsung Warns of Tariff-Driven Uncertainty Despite Solid First-Quarter Profit
Samsung Electronics issued a warning about increasing global trade uncertainties, noting that U.S. tariffs could dampen demand for products like smartphones and complicate future...
Markets Struggle as Tariff Warnings Weigh on Stocks and Oil Prices
Shares had a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors awaited crucial economic data that could shed light on the effects of U.S. President Donald...
Microsoft Affirms Commitment to European Laws Amid Big Tech Scrutiny
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, reiterated the company’s respect for European laws, including the landmark Digital Markets Act, which seeks to limit the power of...
Hedge Funds Pull Back from European Stocks Amid Trade Concerns
In the largest sell-off of European stocks by hedge funds in a decade, investors pulled back significantly during March and April, according to a...
