Lynn Hatem

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

BP Profits Surge 144% to $5.7 Billion on Higher Oil Prices and Refining Boom

BP reported a $5.7 billion second-quarter profit, a 144% surge that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by higher oil prices and stronger refining margin

Volvo Cars Sales Slip 4% Over Three Months as China Demand Weakens

Volvo Cars reported a 4% sales decline over the three months through July, weighed down by weakening demand in China amid intensifying competition.

El-Sayed and Stevens Square Off in Closely Watched Michigan Senate Primary

Michigan Democrats choose Tuesday between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens in a closely watched Senate primary for Gary Peters' open seat.

CoreWeave Enters Indonesia with First Data Center in Asia-Pacific Region

CoreWeave announces its first Asia-Pacific data center in Indonesia, expanding AI computing infrastructure across Southeast Asia's growing digital market.

Walmart Shares Slip After Oppenheimer Downgrade Citing Difficult Short-Term Setup

Walmart shares fell after Oppenheimer downgraded the retailer and removed its price target, warning that high expectations leave little room for upside.

Broadridge Quarterly Profit Climbs on Strength in Investor Communications Segment

Broadridge Financial Solutions posted higher quarterly profit, driven by strength in its investor communications segment amid robust shareholder activity.

JPMorgan’s Dimon Spearheads Cross-Industry Coalition to Address Emerging AI Risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is spearheading a new cross-industry effort to tackle the risks posed by rapid advances in artificial intelligence.

CVS Beats Estimates and Raises Profit Forecast on Stronger Drug Revenues

CVS Health topped earnings estimates and raised its annual profit forecast on stronger drug revenues, unveiling a new Eli Lilly collaboration for Zepbound

AMD Shares Tumble Despite Earnings Beat as Investors Demand Bigger AI Payoff

AMD shares dropped about 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations, as investors demanded bigger returns from its AI chip business.

Fiserv Shares Slide as Fintech Cuts Outlook, Warns of Possible Revenue Decline in 2026

Fiserv shares dropped after the fintech company cut its full-year outlook and warned that organic revenue growth could turn negative in 2026.

FDA Approves Moderna’s mFlusiva, the First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults

The FDA has approved mFlusiva, Moderna's mRNA-based flu shot for adults 50 and older, the first influenza vaccine built on mRNA technology.

DoorDash Stock Surges as Analyst Projects 45% Upside on Growing Order Volume

DoorDash shares jump as analyst Mark Mahaney projects 45% upside, citing growing order volume and an expanding subscriber base for the delivery platform.

Versant Raises 2026 Outlook as Platforms Business and Advertising Drive Earnings Beat

Versant Media raised its full-year 2026 guidance after a Q2 earnings beat driven by growth in its platforms segment and stronger advertising revenue.

Asian Tech Stocks Slide as SK Hynix Suffers Brief Flash Crash Amid AI Sell-Off

SK Hynix briefly plunged 30% in a flash crash as Asian tech stocks fell on a Wall Street AI sell-off, though analysts say the investment cycle holds.

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