Xunlei Reconnects with Its 'Thunder' by Returning to Video Origins
Revenue Growth: Xunlei's revenue increased by 30.6% in the third quarter, driven by an 86% rise in its livestreaming services, which has become its largest income source.
Stock Performance: The company's stock has surged over fivefold in the past year, including a 96% increase in just three days following its earnings report for the second quarter.
Strategic Shift: Xunlei is moving back towards its video roots with a focus on overseas livestreaming markets, following its acquisition of sports media platform Hupu.
Investment Gains: The company reported significant gains from its investment in Arashi Vision Inc., contributing to a non-GAAP net profit increase, although its livestreaming and cloud computing segments are still operating at a loss.
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Coty, Bilibili, Canadian Solar, and Other Major Stocks Decline in Thursday's Pre-Market Trading
U.S. Stock Futures: U.S. stock futures are down, with Dow futures dropping approximately 100 points on Thursday morning.
Coty Inc. Performance: Coty Inc. reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue of $1.25 billion exceeding estimates but an adjusted loss of 5 cents per share falling short of expectations, causing shares to plummet 21.4% in pre-market trading.
Other Stocks Declining: Several other stocks also saw declines in pre-market trading, including Canadian Solar Inc. (-9.3%), Shineco, Inc. (-8.3%), and Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (-5.1%).
Market Trends: The overall market sentiment appears negative as multiple companies report disappointing earnings or guidance, leading to significant drops in their stock prices.
