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According to experts at Herald Money Festa 2026 held on October 2 in Seoul, three major asset management firms recommended investors diversify into AI ecosystem "bottleneck sectors" including semiconductor supply chains, data center power, nuclear energy, and shipbuilding rather than timing individual market rallies. The panel highlighted that U.S. 30-year Treasury yields recently hit 5.7%, a 22-year high, creating bond-buying opportunities. Experts advised regular accumulation of core ETFs like

According to BlockBeats citing Lookonchain monitoring, four newly created addresses deposited 1 million USDC into Hyperliquid and shorted Bitcoin at 40x leverage this morning before the market declined. The positions held a total value of 12.5 million USD.

According to Lookonchain, four newly-created wallets deposited 1 million USDC to Hyperliquid and opened short positions of 148.49 BTC (worth approximately $12.5 million) with 40x leverage as Bitcoin dropped below $84,000.

According to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, the SEC's crypto asset FAQ released on September 25 and updated on September 28 is non-binding employee guidance and should be treated as reference material only, not as a legal shield. The FAQ, issued by the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, addresses how staking receipts, decentralized network buyback programs, and marketing communications fit within the Howey test framework, but does not name specific assets or protocols. Mariotti n

According to official announcement reported by BlockBeats, on October 7, the trading application Moonshot added support for the Robinhood chain. Multiple tokens including PONS, AI, and INDEX are now available on the platform.

According to Mirae Asset Securities, top-performing investors—defined as those in the top 1% by returns over the past month—ranked Samsung Electronics (005930) as their top net buy on Oct 7, followed by LG Innotek (011070) and LG Electronics (066570). Securities firms forecast Samsung Electronics' third-quarter operating profit to exceed 100 trillion Korean won, with consensus estimates at 200.26 trillion won in revenue and 105.41 trillion won in operating profit. The company's third-quarter ear

On Tuesday late, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite index clocked fresh all-time highs during regular trading hours, with the S&P 500 closing 0.58% higher. Technology stocks led the rally, with Marvell Technology gaining nearly 6% after announcing higher long-term revenue targets at its Investor Day, while Advanced Micro Devices jumped nearly 3% on Citi's raised price target to $800. Separately, Google and Constellation Energy agreed to a 20-year deal to add 890 megawatts of nuclear capacity to th

According to Edaily, AlphaChips (ticker: 117670) announced on October 7 that it approved a 1-for-1 bonus stock issuance. Under this decision, the company's outstanding ordinary shares will increase from 6.661742 million to 13.323484 million shares.

According to the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's share buyback programs are nearing completion as of October 6. Samsung has acquired 55.8 million shares, exceeding its planned 53.29 million shares with a 104.72% execution rate. SK Hynix has purchased 18.85 million of its targeted 24.07 million shares (78.31% execution), with remaining volumes expected to be exhausted within 7–8 trading days—roughly one month ahead of the initially scheduled November 19 deadline. The completion

According to Kim Kyung-pil, CEO of Money Training Lab, speaking at Herald Money Festa 2026 on October 2, young investors in South Korea should immediately exit the stock market if they lack capital that can be tied up for at least five years. Kim warned against short-term speculation in semiconductor stocks and emphasized the need to prepare for an AI-driven economy expected to fully mature in 2031. Kim advised Gen Z to prioritize saving over investing, stating that accumulated capital should be

According to Meta Singapore, parental supervision features for the standalone Meta AI app are now available globally. Parents and guardians can view the topics their teens asked Meta AI about over the past seven days without accessing full conversations. They can also adjust settings from the default 13+ to the more restrictive Limited Content option. Supervision can be enabled directly in the app or through Family Center.

NEAR Protocol recently showcased its commitment to community engagement at the Token2049 event in Singapore, according to an official statement. Builders, investors, partners, and community supporters, referred to as NEARians, gathered at a Happy Hour to emphasize collaboration in developing user-owned AI. The event brought together a diverse mix of participants eager to discuss and explore the future of NEAR's ecosystem and blockchain innovations.

In 2026, Aperma Capital, an Asia-focused alternative asset manager, successfully recovered 650 billion won across five portfolio company exits spanning consumer goods, manufacturing, K-beauty, and digital platforms, demonstrating diversified investment expertise. The firm simultaneously deployed capital into new ventures, including a maximum 100 billion won investment in Blue Elephant, a domestic fast-fashion eyewear brand, acquiring up to 25% equity. The exits included cosmetics ODM companies H

According to Goldman Sachs and major foreign brokerages including JPMorgan, foreign investors reversed course to aggressively buy Samsung Electronics on October 7, with over 1 million shares purchased by mid-morning, marking the first buying wave in seven trading days ahead of the company's Q3 earnings announcement on October 8. Goldman Sachs simultaneously lowered Samsung Electronics' operating profit forecast by approximately 5% to 106 trillion won from 112 trillion won, citing won appreciatio

South Korean private equity firm IMM PE acquired a 65% controlling stake in Ehwa Diamond Industrial, the country's leading diamond tool manufacturer, for approximately 400 billion won (about $300 million) in May 2026, according to local media reports. The transaction completed in August after receiving regulatory approval from South Korea's Fair Trade Commission in July. Ehwa Diamond Industrial, ranked third globally in diamond tool production, supplies essential components to manufacturers acro

According to Bloomberg on October 7, Taiwan's Taiex index significantly outperformed South Korea's KOSPI index in the third quarter, with a gap of approximately 23 percentage points—the largest since 2000. The difference reflects Taiwan's broader exposure to the AI value chain, including semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging, and networking, while South Korea's gains remain concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. A Bank of America survey of 87 fund managers (managing $211 bill

According to bond market data, South Korea's 10-year government bond yield spread against U.S. Treasuries expanded to 91.20 basis points as of October 7, the widest gap in approximately 11 months. The spread surged from 39.40 basis points one month prior. The divergence reflects structural differences in how artificial intelligence investments affect each economy: U.S. tech firms' competitive bond issuances push Treasury yields higher, while South Korea's semiconductor revenue gains and resultin

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 45.96 points to 70,729.94 on Oct 7, gaining 0.07%, while the TOPIX index climbed 14.42 points (0.34%) to 4,197.98. The benchmarks were supported by a rally in U.S. stock markets, where the S&P 500 reached an all-time high for the first time since mid-August. The dollar-yen exchange rate stood at 158.444 yen.

According to Korea Exchange, KOSDAQ recovered the 900 level for the first time in approximately three months on October 6, gaining 16.41% over the past month as of that date—significantly outpacing KOSPI's 5.5% gain. The rally was led by semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment stocks, with the KOSDAQ150 IT index rising 37.07% over the same period. Individual chipmaking suppliers including Jusung Engineering and Won-Ick IPS surged 65.77% and 70% respectively, far exceeding Samsung Electroni

According to Wall Street Journal and New York Times, the U.S. military withdrew all 12 B-1 strategic bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK last weekend (October 6) after intelligence indicated planned Iranian attacks. U.S. authorities received intelligence that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was planning drone strikes targeting the base, which is a key hub for U.S. Air Force operations against Iran in Europe.