Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi plans $1.5b buyback to arrest stock tumble

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi plans $1.5b buyback to arrest stock tumble

A "MI" logo stands outside the main entrance of the Xiaomi Corp. headquarters in Beijing, China. Photographer: Edmond Lococo/Bloomberg

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp announced a HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) share buyback plan on Tuesday, in a reversal of its cash-management strategy that is aimed at boosting its floundering stock.