China's factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows

China’s factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows

Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in Mengshan County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both…

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OpenClaw breathes new life into this Chinese tech stock ahead of earnings

OpenClaw breathes new life into this Chinese tech stock ahead of earnings

China’s latest wave of interest in OpenClaw is increasing the willingness of price-conscious locals to spend on artificial intelligence tools, potentially boosting AI players in search of a monetization path. In particular, Hong Kong-traded Tencent shares were trending lower to start the year. But news last week that the company was integrating its own version…

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ADBE ULTA PODD KLAR OFRM

ADBE ULTA PODD KLAR OFRM

Check out some of the companies making the biggest moves midday: Adobe — The software giant saw shares tumble more than 5%. CEO Shantanu Narayen said that he would step down from his post after a successor has been named. Narayen will remain as chair of the company’s board. He has been Adobe’s CEO since…

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