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Jim Rogers to Leave His China Stocks to His Daughters After Selling Almost Everything Else

Jim Rogers to Leave His China Stocks to His Daughters After Selling Almost Everything Else

Legendary investor Jim Rogers, 84, says he has sold stocks in most countries including the US, keeping only Chinese and Uzbek equities — and plans to pass his China holdings on to his two daughters. He calls China 'the next great country,' predicting it will be the world's most important nation within his children's lifetimes.

Sep 11, 2026 1:14 AM · 38 views
Bawang Chaji Sells Tea Eggs at Shanghai Stores for 5 Yuan Apiece

Bawang Chaji Sells Tea Eggs at Shanghai Stores for 5 Yuan Apiece

On September 7, Bawang Chaji's Shanghai official account announced its stores would start selling tea eggs. Priced at 5 yuan for a single 'Baiwu Hongchen' tea egg — or 2.5 yuan as an add-on with a regular drink — the launch has sparked debate over premium pricing in the beverage chain's push into food.

Sep 8, 2026 12:44 AM · 32 views
S&P 500 Posts Biggest One-Day Gain in Nearly a Month

S&P 500 Posts Biggest One-Day Gain in Nearly a Month

Wall Street rallied on September 3, with the S&P 500 jumping 1.06% to 7,747.71 — its biggest one-day advance in nearly a month — as dovish Federal Reserve signals cooled rate expectations and dragged Treasury yields lower, lifting all three major indices at least 1%.

Sep 3, 2026 11:49 PM · 24 views
US Fried-Chicken Giant Draws 2-Hour Lines at First China Store

US Fried-Chicken Giant Draws 2-Hour Lines at First China Store

The American fried-chicken chain's first store in mainland China opened to massive crowds, with customers queuing up to two hours. The debut underscores both the brand's popularity and the intense competition in China's fast-food market.

Sep 1, 2026 4:07 AM · 56 views
Unitree Shares Halve From Debut Peak After Sharp Selloff

Unitree Shares Halve From Debut Peak After Sharp Selloff

Unitree (Unitree Robotics) shares fell more than 2% at the open on August 31, briefly touching 555.8 yuan per share — roughly half the 1,100 yuan debut high on August 19 — erasing over 200 billion yuan in market value.

Aug 31, 2026 6:12 AM · 17 views