Huawei doubles down on smartphones as EV sales slow

Markets are digesting a clear general catalyst titled "Huawei doubles down on smartphones as EV sales slow". The facts on the ground are that chinese tech giant Huawei wants to recover lost smartphone market share with homegrown tech. The facts on the ground are that during a public holiday, the company launched a new phone series and revealed renewed global ambitions.

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