Nasdaq tightens IPO rules amid rising concerns over Chinese firms

Nasdaq plans to tighten its initial public offering (IPO) rules, a move that will make it harder for some Chinese companies to float on its stock exchange, according to reports. The measure is driven by concerns over lack of accounting transparency among recently listed Chinese firm in the US and represents another flashpoint between the…

Scandal-hit Luckin Coffee raided by Chinese regulators over $310m accounting probe

Mohit Oberoi

Scandal-hit Luckin Coffee has had its offices raided by Chinese regulators, as the coffee chain faces a $310m accounting probe. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation swooped on the chain’s headquarters on Tuesday, based in Xiamen, southeast China, after the business admitted earlier this month that it had uncovered $310m (£250m) in fake transactions. The…

Ford Stock Price cut in Half by health crisis – Time for investors to buy?

Siraj Sarwar

Ford (NYSE: F) stock has been crushed by concerns over slowing economic growth and supply chain problems due to shutdowns all over the world caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The massive drop in demand is adding to panic selling; RBC Capital Market report suggests a 16% decline in global auto production and a 20% fall…