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Fannie Mae announced the results of its tender offers for specific Connecticut Avenue Securities notes. The offers, outlined on May 22, 2025, targeted various note classes and reflect Fannie Mae’s strategy to manage risk and adjust its portfolio for market stability. Approximately $1.798 billion in principal amount of notes were tendered by the May 29, 2025 deadline. The announcement provides detailed data on the securities, including CUSIP, ISIN, and tender percentages.

JD.com’s 618 shopping festival saw a massive surge in sales, with transaction volume and orders up over 200% year-over-year in the first hour. Consumer electronics, including major brands like Apple and Xiaomi, performed exceptionally well. Sales in Hong Kong and Macau also soared. JD.com’s logistics, using autonomous delivery vehicles, is efficiently handling the increased demand across 400+ cities.

As Children’s Day approaches, online retailers face a potential surge in costume returns. To combat this, some vendors are implementing strategies like attaching prominent “no return if removed” stickers. This follows concerns about customers using costumes for performances and then returning them. The focus is on balancing consumer rights with protecting businesses from unfair exploitation of return policies.

Super League Enterprise (SLE) announced the successful closing of an underwritten public offering on May 30, 2025, raising approximately $550,000 in gross proceeds. The offering involved the sale of common stock at $0.12 per share, including the underwriter’s overallotment option. Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, working capital, and debt repayment, supporting Super League’s mission to revolutionize brand engagement through playable media.

A Chinese court ruled in favor of retail giant Pang Dong Lai, fining a Douyin user RMB 400,000 (USD $55,000) for defamation. The case involved negative videos about red underwear purchased at a Pang Dong Lai store. The court ordered a formal apology and compensation, highlighting the financial risks of unsubstantiated online claims.

A consumer complaint alleges a refrigerator failed just five months after repair by a major appliance platform. The initial repair, costing over 500 yuan, was for a refrigerant leak. Subsequent diagnoses suggest the repair overcharged the unit or improperly used methanol. Independent technicians found the unit irreparable. The consumer has filed a formal complaint, which was dismissed by a supposed regional director. The platform faces a crisis of confidence amidst thousands of complaints.

VivoPower International PLC (VVPR) corrected its May 28, 2025 press release regarding its XRP digital asset strategy and a $121 million private placement. The company is shifting towards the XRP space, acquiring and managing XRP as part of a diversified digital treasury to support the XRP Ledger and DeFi infrastructure. This strategic pivot reflects a commitment to digital assets, with forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.

The United States has reportedly restricted exports of crucial technologies to China, impacting key sectors like aerospace and semiconductors. The restrictions, impacting the development of the COMAC C919 aircraft, are seen by Beijing as an overreach of national security concerns. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the US actions, emphasizing its commitment to international norms in its export controls and advocating for dialogue and cooperation.

This article compares four budget projectors: Hachi H3, Dangbei C2 Air, Xming Q5 Neo Plus, and Xiaomi Redmi 3 Lite. The Hachi H3 excels with impressive image quality, smooth system performance powered by Dangbei OS, and a sleek design. While others offer certain advantages, the Hachi H3 provides the best overall value, outperforming the competition in clarity, smart features and ease of use.

So-Young International (Nasdaq: SY) plans a reverse ADS split, changing its ADS ratio from 13:10 to 1:15, effective June 30, 2025. This adjustment, impacting ADS holders without required action, aims to proportionally increase the ADS price. Fractional entitlements will be sold, with net proceeds distributed to ADS holders. So-Young, connecting consumers with aesthetic treatments in China, highlights potential market risks.