Category: Flash News

On April 30th, Petrobras released a report stating that its daily production of oil, natural gas, and liquefied gas in the first quarter was 2.77 million barrels of oil equivalent (boed), a year-on-year decrease of 0.2%. Petrobras stated that its oil production in Brazil decreased by 1% year-on-year to 2.21 million barrels per day.

① 09:30 China’s official manufacturing PMI for April; ② 09:30 Australian Q1 CPI Annual Rate and March Weighted CPI Annual Rate; ③ 09:45 China’s April Caixin Manufacturing PMI; ④ 13:30 Initial annual GDP rate for the first quarter of France; ⑤ 14:00 UK April Nationwide House Price Index Monthly Rate; ⑥ 14:45 Initial monthly CPI rate for April in France; ⑦ 15:55 Quarterly adjusted unemployment figures and unemployment rate in Germany for April; ⑧ At 16:00, Germany’s first quarter non seasonally adjusted GDP annual value and Switzerland’s ZEW investor confidence index for April; ⑨ At 17:00, the initial annual GDP rate for the first quarter of the Eurozone; ⑩ 20:00 Initial monthly CPI rate for April in Germany; ⑪ 20:15 ADP employment figures for April in the United States; ⑫ 20:30 US Q1 GDP and PCE annualized quarterly rates, Q1 labor cost index quarterly rates, US Treasury Department releases quarterly refinancing statement; Canada’s February GDP monthly rate; ⑬ 21:45 Chicago PMI for April in the United States.

On April 30th, A-share companies have basically completed the disclosure of their 2024 annual reports. According to Securities Times reporters, as of 19:00 on April 29th, nearly 5300 listed companies have disclosed their annual reports. The above-mentioned companies have achieved a total operating revenue of 70.6 trillion yuan and a total net profit attributable to the parent company of 5.25 trillion yuan. Nearly 60% of A-share companies have maintained revenue growth, with nearly 80% of companies making profits. The number of companies with net profits exceeding 100 billion yuan has increased to 10, and the number of companies with revenues exceeding 100 billion yuan has reached a new high of 117.

On April 30th, in response to the safety risks caused by overcrowding on Mount Everest, the Nepalese government recently submitted a new draft law, which stipulates that only climbers with experience in climbing mountains above 7000 meters above sea level in Nepal will be issued Everest permits, and requires climbing guides and team leaders to be Nepalese citizens.

On April 30th, 24 states in the United States and Washington D.C. filed a lawsuit against the “American Volunteer Team”, accusing it of layoffs and terminating projects. It is reported that this is one of the efforts of the Trump administration to reduce the size of the federal government. 23 Democratic attorneys general and two governors argued in the lawsuit that the government is reducing the size of the agency, making it unable to function properly. The Multi State Alliance stated that this action is illegal and violates the power of Congress. According to the lawsuit, 85% of the “American Volunteer Team” employees were placed on administrative leave at the beginning of this month. Last week, the agency began issuing layoff notices to employees on vacation. The lawsuit also pointed out that the “American Volunteer Team” project worth nearly $400 million was immediately terminated.

On April 30th, it was reported that there has been a change in the management of Luckin Coffee. Among them, Chairman and CEO Guo Jinyi will no longer serve as the Chairman of the Company and will continue to serve as the CEO and Director of the Company. Meanwhile, the board of directors has approved the appointment of Li Hui to rejoin the board and assume the position of chairman. It is understood that as of February 28, 2025, Dazheng Capital holds 17.4% of Class A shares and 100% of Class B shares, making it the largest shareholder of Luckin Coffee. At present, Dazheng Capital holds a total of 31.3% of the shares and 53.6% of the voting rights, with Li Hui serving as the chairman and CEO. (Reporter Xu Cihao)

On April 30th, the US House Armed Services Committee advanced a $150 billion defense plan on April 29th local time. This plan will be included in the comprehensive bill proposed by the Republican Party in the House of Representatives to implement President Trump’s legislative agenda. The plan includes $34 billion for improving the US maritime industrial base, $21 billion for arms procurement, and $25 billion for the “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

On April 30th, the preliminary adjusted EPS data for the third quarter of Supermicro Computer was 0.29-0.31 US dollars, with analysts expecting 0.53 US dollars. Reduce the third quarter revenue forecast to $4.5-46 billion, lower than the previous estimate of $5-6 billion. Supermicro computers fell more than 17% after the market closed.

On April 30th, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that the overall approval rating of US President Trump remained stable at 42%. Trump’s approval rating for the handling of the US economy dropped to 36% (opposition rate rose to 56%), while his approval rating for immigration policy remained unchanged at 45% (opposition rate rose to 48%).

On April 30th, the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada announced on the 29th local time that Canadian Prime Minister Carney had a phone call with US President Trump. The leaders of both countries unanimously believe that Canada and the United States, as independent sovereign states, working together is crucial for common development. The leaders of the two countries have agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting in the near future.