Shaky Vanke Finds Stabilizing Friend In Shenzhen Government (CHVKF)

Feng Li Shenzhen SASAC and Shenzhen Metro Group offered the hometown property champion their support after investors worried about its ability to repay its debt. First it was Evergrande (OTC:EGRNQ)[3333.HK], then Country Garden (OTCPK:CTRYF)[2007.HK]. Now, everyone is trying to guess who among China’s debt-challenged real estate developers will be next to fall into crisis. Once…

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National Vision: Life After Walmart Seems Shaky (NASDAQ:EYE)

AzmanL/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ:EYE) is among the largest eyewear player in the US with ~1,400 stores across the country. It operates through five brands including America’s Best and Eyeglass World offering eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses to budget-conscious and low income consumers. However, its growth has continually lagged…

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