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.
DeepSeek Pauses Developer Top-Ups Amid Surging Demand for AI Models
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up that recently gained global recognition, has temporarily suspended developer top-ups for its platform due to high demand. On Thursday,...
Pop Mart’s Ne Zha Toys Sell Out as Company Continues Global Expansion
Pop Mart International is riding another wave of success, this time with its Ne Zha toy line, following the massive popularity of its Labubu...
Hong Kong Stocks Rise as Tech Gains Boost Market Ahead of US Jobs Report
Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday, with technology shares leading gains as the Hang Seng Index approached a four-month high. Despite some investors adjusting...
Toyota’s New EV Plant Boosts Shanghai’s Bid to Reclaim Top Car Production Spot
Shanghai is taking a significant step towards regaining its status as China’s top vehicle production hub with Toyota Motor’s decision to manufacture electric vehicles...
Yum China Plans Major Expansion with 1,800 New Stores in 2025
Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in mainland China, is set to continue its aggressive expansion by opening up to...
Match Group Appoints Spencer Rascoff as CEO Amid Leadership Change
Match Group has announced Spencer Rascoff as its new CEO, replacing Bernard Kim. Rascoff, best known for co-founding Zillow, has been a board member...
Snap Reports Strong Q4 Results, Shares Surge Amid Growing User Base
Snap shares rose in extended trading following the company’s better-than-expected Q4 earnings report. The social media platform reported $1.56 billion in revenue, slightly surpassing...
Google Updates AI Principles, Removing Pledge Against Military and Surveillance Use
Google has updated its AI Principles, removing previous commitments to refrain from developing weapons and surveillance technologies that violate international norms. The revised guidelines...
Uber Reports Strong Q4 Revenue but Stock Drops Amid EPS Miss and Soft Guidance
Uber shares fell more than 7% after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report showed strong revenue growth but missed earnings per share (EPS) expectations and...
Teladoc Acquires Catapult Health in $65M Deal to Expand Preventative Care
Teladoc Health shares rose nearly 6% after the company announced its acquisition of preventative care provider Catapult Health in an all-cash $65 million deal....
Alphabet Shares Drop 7% as AI Investment and Cloud Growth Raise Concerns
Alphabet’s stock fell 7.2%, marking its worst session since January 2024, after the company missed fourth-quarter revenue expectations and unveiled significant investment plans for...
AMD Shares Drop 6% Amid Disappointing Data Center Revenue
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw its stock drop 6.3%, closing at $112.01, its lowest level since November 2023, after reporting data center revenue that...
Qualcomm Reports Strong Q1 Earnings and Positive 2025 Outlook
Qualcomm posted better-than-expected fiscal Q1 results, with strong revenue growth across its key markets. The company reported $3.41 in adjusted earnings per share, surpassing...
Salesforce Appoints Robin Washington as President, CFO, and COO
Salesforce has named Robin Washington as its new President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, effective March. Washington, a longtime board member and...
