News Digest: September 27-29, 2014
The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on September 27-29. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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INTERNET: JD, LightInBox Step Up E-Commerce Globalization
Bottom line: New global e-commerce moves by JD and LightInTheBox look well conceived and could yield some strong results, while Baidu’s new e-commerce investment reflects its lack of focus and broader...
View ArticleNews Digest: March 10, 2015
The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on March 10. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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INTERNET: Slowdown Lurks In Phoenix, Qihoo, LightInTheBox Results
Bottom line: China’s Internet companies are expecting a slowdown this year as the nation’s economy slows, but their shares could see some upside if the declines are less severe than many are...
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FUND RAISING: Bona Film Cashes Out of NY, LightInTheBox In Shoe Tie-Up
Bottom line: A new strategic investment in LightInTheBox by a major shoemaker is a vote of confidence in its turnaround story, while Bona Film’s buyout offer caps a week of record privatization...
View ArticleNews Digest: September 17, 2015
The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on September 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
View ArticleNews Digest: September 23, 2015
The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on September 23. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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INTERNET: Spending Hits 58.com, Cost Cuts Dog LightInTheBox
Bottom line: 58.com’s buying binge and LightInTheBox’s cost-cutting drive are both risky strategies that could boost profits if they succeed, but also stand a sizable chance of backfiring if they...
View ArticleNews Digest: December 22, 2015
The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on December 22. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
View ArticleChina News Digest: March 31, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 31. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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BUYOUTS: Qihoo Nears Exit Door, LightInTheBox Gets New Partner
Bottom line: Qihoo’s privatization is likely to succeed after shareholder approval of its buyout offer, though many similar pending deals could collapse and might consider strategic stake sales like...
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