Alibaba Buying Netflix? Makes Perfect Strategic Sense, But A Minority Stake More Likely
There was market rumour in the US on Friday that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA US) would buy Netflix Inc (NFLX US) . Netflix closed up 3.84%...
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Event Risks, Catalysts and Volatility in Latter 2016
The UK’s referendum to exit Europe and the ensuing gyrations in global markets warned us against complacency in the face of event risk. Vigilance...
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Baidu Shut Down All Commercial Post Bars; E-Commerce in a Downward Spiral
In July, Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU US) announced that it would shut down all commercial Baidu Post Bars (BPBs). A BPB works like a Facebook Page....
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Pilot Safety on Chinese Aircraft Carriers
A report about the death of a pilot landing on the prestigious Liaoning aircraft carrier raises important questions over safety and the quality of...
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Merger of Uber China and Didi Will Benefit Tencent and Alibaba in Long Term; A Negative for Baidu
On Aug. 1, 2016, Uber, the global leading app-based ride hailing service provider, announced its intention to merge Uber China with Didi Chuxing....
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