Lynn Hatem

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

Xpeng Shares Sink on Weak Delivery Outlook Despite $6.3 Billion Robot Valuation

Xpeng shares fell Monday as a weak delivery forecast overshadowed a $6.3 billion valuation for its robotics business, keeping focus on core EV demand.

Lego Posts Record First-Half Sales, Up 21% on World Cup and F1 Kits

Lego reported record first-half 2026 revenue of 41.9 billion kroner, up 21%, driven by World Cup, F1, Star Wars and KPop Demon Hunters ranges.

L3Harris Replaces CEO Kubasik After Conduct Probe, Names Sam Mehta

L3Harris removed CEO Christopher Kubasik after a conduct investigation and promoted insider Sam Mehta, sending shares of the defense contractor lower.

Woodside Scraps Long-Term Emissions Targets After 27% Profit Jump

Woodside Energy abandoned its long-term emissions and clean energy targets after reporting a 27% rise in sales profit to $1.67 billion amid the Iran confli

Treasury Weighs Tapping Near-$1 Trillion Cash Account to Fund Bond Buybacks

The U.S. Treasury may tap its near-$1 trillion cash reserve to fund expanded bond buybacks, giving officials leverage over long-term yields.

Strategy Earmarks $1.6 Billion Cash Pool for Bitcoin, Buybacks and Debt

Strategy has earmarked roughly $1.6 billion in cash for treasury operations, buybacks and debt, while leaving its Bitcoin holdings unchanged as prices rose

Zillow Settles FTC Claim It Paid Redfin to Stop Competing on Apartment Listings

Zillow has agreed to resolve FTC allegations it paid Redfin to stop competing for apartment rental listings, ending the antitrust litigation without a tria

Trump Hikes Canada Auto Tariffs to 50%, Effective January 2027

President Trump said the US will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts to 50%, effective January 1, 2027, escalating the trade dispute.

US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.32%, Highest Since 2007

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose to around 5.322% on Tuesday as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fueled inflation fears amid a global bond sell-off.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Lifts Hugo Boss Stake to 48%

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has lifted its Hugo Boss shareholding to 48% after an offer of €38 per share, stopping just short of full control.

Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

Government borrowing costs reached multi-decade highs on Tuesday after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, driving yields higher across major economies.

Baidu Revenue Falls 4% as AI Cloud Fails to Cover Ad Slump

Baidu posted a 4% drop in second-quarter revenue to 31.3 billion yuan on Tuesday, as AI cloud growth failed to offset a continued advertising decline.

Trump Rules Out Iran Talks, Lifting Oil and Sinking US Stocks

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday after Trump said no Iran talks were scheduled, lifting oil prices and Treasury yields amid the Hormuz standoff.

Warren Buffett Still Steers Berkshire Stock Picks as Abel Runs Company

Warren Buffett and portfolio manager Ted Weschler appear to be making Berkshire Hathaway's equity decisions while CEO Greg Abel runs operations.

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