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Lenovo's distribution channel is very mature in China, and it is something that most of its competitors cannot match, says Simon Ye, principal analyst at Gartner. He tells CNBC's Lisa Oake more.
CNBC's Trish Regan sits in for Maria Bartiromo to discuss the day's top business and financial stories, and look ahead to Friday's Closing Bell.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.
The top headlines this hour, with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah.
BHP Billiton CEO, Marius Kloppers, updated investors on the mining giant's future plans at its annual general meeting.