Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the company's announcement, Union Group (00373) expects net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 (ended June 30) to range from approximately HK$200 million to HK$400 million, compared to about HK$1.7 billion in the same period of 2025. The significant decline i

According to Bloomberg, humanoid robot maker LimX Dynamics (逐际动力) filed a confidential Hong Kong IPO application today, seeking to raise up to $300 million, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) as lead underwriter. The Shenzhen-based company, founded in 2022, is backed by Alibaba

According to Futurus Securities and Brilliance Securities, Jinzheng Limited (03223) is conducting its IPO. As of August 18, the two brokers and others provided HK$57.734 billion in borrowings for the offering, with subscription exceeding 178.5

According to ZhitongCAI, Caili New Energy (01986) released its H1 2026 results for Caili Technology as of June 30, 2026. Operating revenue reached 303 million yuan, up 6.88% year-over-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders stood at 85.95 million yuan, down 0.56% compared to the same per

Xiaomi said memory chip prices are expected to show slower growth for the remainder of 2026.

Bitcoin is trading near $64,000 after another push toward $65,000, but longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff has issued a warning that the rebound represents a selling opportunity rather than the start of a stronger recovery. Schiff questioned Bitcoin's ability to extend gains beyond $65,000,

According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire real estate company LCN for up to $410 million in a recently announced deal.

According to Peter Schiff, Bitcoin is holding near $64,000 with resistance at $65,000, which he views as a key exit opportunity for holders rather than a catalyst for sustained gains. Schiff questioned Bitcoin's ability to extend above $65,000, citing downside risks as greater than upside

China Iron Titanium (00893) issued a profit warning for the first half of 2026 (ended June 30), expecting a net loss attributable to shareholders of no more than RMB 10 million, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 1 million in H1 2025. The company attributed the loss primarily to the

Bitget has launched FCN (Fixed Coupon Notes), offering up to 71% APR and becoming the first exchange to combine FCN structure with USDT settlement and U.S. equity rToken redemption. The product introduces structured fixed-income instruments from traditional finance to the tokenized U.S. equity

According to Smart Finance, Minxin Group (00222) predicted on August 18 that profit attributable to shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026, is expected to range from HK$32.5 million to HK$37.5 million, representing a decline of 42% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025.

According to Jin10, Genesys Microelectronics released its H1 2026 results today (August 18), posting a net profit of 6.857 billion yuan, up 1091.5% year-over-year. Operating revenue for the first half reached 115.66 billion yuan, marking a 178.67% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to its official announcement, iFLYTEK Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (02506) received an ESG rating upgrade from A to AA level by Wind, China's leading ESG rating agency, recently. The company ranked in the top 3% within its industry with a composite score exceeding the sector average. Wind'

According to Guzhen Finance App, iFlyTek Medical Technology (02506) reported H1 2026 revenue of approximately 446 million yuan, up 49.4% year-over-year, with gross profit reaching 236 million yuan, up 53.5%. Net loss attributable to parent company shareholders narrowed to 59.3 million yuan,

According to Jin10, Jiangsu Goke Semiconductor (兆易创新) released its H1 2026 financial results on August 18, posting operating revenue of 11.566 billion yuan, up 178.67% year-over-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 6.857 billion yuan, up 1,091.5% year-over-year.

Citigroup raised its price target for Salesforce (CRM.N) to $204 from $187, according to recent reports. The adjustment represents an increase of $17, or approximately 8.6%, on the software company's stock.

According to BlockBeats, on August 18, GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc., a leading Chinese semiconductor design company, released its H1 results showing operating revenue of 115.66 billion yuan, up 178.67% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 68.57 billion yuan,

According to KB Securities analyst Lee Eun-taek on August 18, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield currently stands at 4.7%. If it exceeds 5.0-5.3%, the artificial intelligence investment rally driving recent market gains could lose momentum, KB Securities' research division said at a Korea Exchange

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's 1-year Interest Rate Swap (IRS) rates rose 1.75 basis points to 3.4725% on Aug 18. Three-year and five-year IRS rates increased 3.75bp and 5.50bp respectively. The yield curve shifted upward in early trading amid caution about back-to-back rate hikes, but s

Silver is testing a major resistance zone near $66-$67 after rebounding from its July lows. The metal traded near $65.84 on the daily chart and $65.65 on the weekly chart, where a rising short-term channel collided with the upper boundary of a broader descending structure that has guided prices