Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Unitree Soars Over 600% in Debut as First Humanoid Robot Firm on Mainland

Unitree Robotics shares surged as much as 620% on their Wednesday debut, the first humanoid robot firm to list on a mainland Chinese exchange.

Amazon Expands Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 US Cities This Year

Amazon announced Thursday it will extend drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities this year, carrying 5-pound packages in as fast as 30 minutes.

Trump’s Iran Threat Wipes Out Bessent’s Bond Rescue Within a Day

U.S. Treasury yields surged again Wednesday as Trump's Iran threat reversed the steadying effect of Bessent's expanded debt-buyback plan within a day.

Japan Exports Jump 23.2% in July, But Energy Costs Widen Trade Deficit

Japan's July exports jumped 23.2% on strong chip and auto shipments, but record imports and high energy costs extended its trade deficit for a third month.

Bessent Doubles US Long-Bond Buybacks as Surging Yields Rattle Markets

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled long-bond buybacks on Tuesday to steady a strained debt market as surging yields lift borrowing costs.

Walmart Shares Slide as U.S. Sales Post Weakest Growth in Six Years

Walmart shares fell after reporting 2.6% comparable U.S. sales growth, its slowest in over six years, hit by falling drug prices and a soft profit outlook.

US Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.65%, Still Above Last Year’s Levels

The 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate slipped to 6.65% this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday, but rates remain higher than a year ago, limiting buyers.

CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion From Panama Over Seized Canal Ports

CK Hutchison has launched arbitration against Panama, seeking over US$1.5 billion in damages over the takeover of two Panama Canal ports.

U.S. Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as 10-Year Yield Tops 4.70%

The U.S. Treasury will more than double government bond buybacks to calm rising yields, pushing the 10-year rate back to 4.65% and lifting gold prices.

Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks to Steady Bond Market, Pushing Yields Lower

The U.S. Treasury will double its debt buyback operations for longer-term securities, steadying the bond market and sending yields lower on August 19.

TJX Shares Drop as Quarterly Profit Guidance Falls Short of Estimates

TJX Companies shares fell after the off-price retailer forecast quarterly profit below estimates on soft demand, despite raising its full-year outlook.

Target Lifts Annual Forecasts as Fiddelke’s Turnaround Wins Back Shoppers

Target raised its full-year profit and sales outlook again as CEO Michael Fiddelke's store revamp and fresh merchandise draw customers back to the retailer

SK Hynix Unveils $28.6 Billion Share Buyback, Sending Stock Rallying

SK Hynix shares rallied after announcing a $28.6 billion share buyback and cancellation program, signaling confidence in surging AI memory demand.

Target Posts Second Straight Sales Gain and $994M Tariff Refund, but Stock Falls

Target reported a second straight quarter of comparable sales growth and a $994 million tariff refund, raising its outlook, but shares fell on the report.

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