East Buy ends superstar influencer addiction – but at a big price
The livestreaming e-commerce company’s revenue declined and it fell into the red in the first half of its fiscal year after the departure of its key online salesman Dong Yuhui…
PODCAST: A Rebel Livestreaming Host, and Gloomy Skies for a Solar Farm Operator
A popular livestreaming host parts ways with e-commerce company East Buy. How will the company move past the crisis? And solar farm operator Xinyi Energy sings the profit blues. Why is China's solar energy market suddenly looking far less bright?
East Buy faces rebuilding after breakup with star livestreamer
The e-commerce company is trying to diversify its livestreaming and product strategies after a drawn-out dispute with star host Dong Yuhui Key Takeaways: East Buy’s shares fell to a two-year…
East Buy counts the cost of candor after share rout
Just months after a corporate battle over its star anchor, the e-commerce platform has landed back in the spotlight after airing issues with its livestreaming business Key Takeaways: East Buy’s…
PODCAST: A Biotech Buyout, and an Influencer Uprising
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine AstraZeneca has offered to buy money-losing Gracell Biotech for up to $1.2 billion, in a first-of-its kind M&A for a Chinese drug startup. Will…
East Buy drama offers lesson on the power of key influencers
The clash between the e-commerce company’s CEO and its top livestreaming host touched off a roller coaster ride for its shares Key Takeaways: East Buy fired its longtime chief Sun…
