CHINA BULLETIN: More Trade Contraction
In this week’s issue exports keep falling, another new chip fund and China’s answer to Irish coffee. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 45 for offshore-listed China stocks.
Qudian unveils last-mile delivery transformation plan
The former Chinese online consumer lender revealed it began trialing a new last-mile delivery service in Australia and New Zealand at the end of last year Key Takeaways: Qudian announced…
Qudian: A $1.4 billion cash cow
The company officially left the fintech realm in the first quarter by posting no revenue from its original online financing business for the first time Key Takeaways: Qudian’s revenue plunged…
Qudian Finds New Business Model in Buying Back Shares
Online lender announces plan to buy back up to $200 million worth of its shares, sending its stock up by as much as 60% Key Takeaways: Qudian has announced a…
FAST NEWS: Qudian Regains Compliance With New York Listing Rules
The latest: Online lender Qudian Inc. (QD.US) said on Thursday it has regained compliance with New York Stock Exchange listing rules, after its average closing price for the last 30…
Qudian Sees Food for Growth in Prepared Meals, Weighs Exit of Core Lending Business
The former fintech pioneer’s stock fell more than 10% after it announced a potential wind down of its original credit business as well as a new foray into ready-made meal…
FinVolution Emerging as Fintech Lending Leader After Industry Makeover
Direct lender-turned-loan facilitator reported better results for 2021 than two of its peers that also released earnings last week, sparking a 30% jump in its shares Key Takeaways: • FinVolution,…