

A plethora of countries have well-known artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. A smaller number have credible avenues for realizing those objectives, prompting many experts to opine that the global AI competition is largely a two-horse race between the U.S. and China.

The recent initial public offering (IPO) of semiconductor manufacturer CXMT enriched insiders and early investors at that China tech company. It could also serve to renew interest in other China growth stocks.

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (CWEB:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSE: CWEB - Get Free Report) shares dropped 7.8% during mid-day trading on Friday. The stock traded as low as C$1.18 and last traded at C$1.19. Approximately 123,898 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 33% from the average daily volume of 185,107 shares. The stock had previously closed

Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Bull 2X Shares ETF plunged after U.S. announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, intensifying trade tensions. CWEB offers 2x daily exposure to the CSI Overseas China Internet Index, making it suitable only for short-term, high-risk trading due to compounding and potential value decay. Ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations and retaliatory measures may keep Chinese internet stocks volatile, presenting both risks and tactical opportunities.

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:CWBHF) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference August 13, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Cory Pala - Director of Investor Relations Erika Lind - CFO & Principal Accounting Officer William J. Morachnick - CEO & Non-Independent Director Conference Call Participants Pablo Ernesto Zuanic - Zuanic & Associates Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call.

CWEB offers 2x daily exposure to Chinese Internet stocks but is only suitable for short-term traders due to daily resets and value decay. Leveraged ETFs like CWEB can experience significant performance divergence and value loss over longer holding periods, making them risky for buy-and-hold investors. CWEB could benefit from positive U.S.-China trade negotiations, but high management fees and liquidity considerations must be weighed before trading.

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