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According to the Wall Street Journal, on September 22, the Trump administration proposed investing $5 billion to launch an investment fund aimed at rebuilding energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to Kakao's official statement, the company's stock price fell to 33,200 Korean won on September 21, down 7.5% from the day it announced its human-separation (spin-off) plan on August 21. On September 16, Kakao management held an online briefing with retail shareholders, emphasizing enhanced shareholder returns and value improvement plans, including a 300 billion won share buyback program. Kakao AI aims to achieve 6 trillion won in annual revenue by 2030, while Kakao X targets 13.3% ann

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea launched Korea Premium Weeks, a three-week integrated investor relations campaign, starting September 28 through October 16. The event will feature 42 financial institutions and 55 listed companies, with participation from the Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange. The campaign comprises a core week with policy sessions on capital market reforms and corporate governance improvements for global institutional investors, followed by two weeks of se

According to Investing.com, on September 21, HP filed a regulatory notice with the SEC revealing that it expects global personal computer shipments to decline 4-6% year-over-year in 2027. The forecast, included in the company's SEC 8-K filing, aligns with third-party market research projections. HP clarified the projection may change based on second-half 2026 market conditions and does not constitute official 2027 guidance. HP stock declined 4.2% to close at $32.95, down $1.45. Rival Dell Techno

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) rose to 100.428 today (Sept. 21), up 0.223% from the previous close of 100.205, marking its first gain in three trading days. The dollar-yen exchange rate climbed to 157.424 yen, up 0.442% from the prior New York close of 156.732 yen. The rally was driven by a rebound in U.S. Treasury yields despite a sharp decline in global oil prices. Federal Reserve officials also supported dollar strength with hawkish comments; Chicago Fed President Au

On September 22, IBK Investment & Securities initiated coverage of Cirus (458870) with a 'buy' rating and a 30,000 won target price, citing potential for export expansion starting with the United Arab Emirates market. According to IBK analyst Jo Eun-ae, Cirus signed a product supply contract with UAE-based PureHealth in May 2026 worth approximately 20 billion won. The analyst expects that once UAE pricing is confirmed and revenue is recognized, the company could see upward earnings revisions and

According to Guru Club, xAI's Grok 4.6 model is now available on Amazon Bedrock as of September 22. The large language model is accessible through AWS's managed AI service platform.

According to The New York Times, SB Energy, the data center subsidiary of SoftBank, delayed its planned initial public offering initially scheduled for this month on September 22, following investor pushback over the company's valuation expectations of 500 billion dollars or higher. Sources familiar with the deal marketing said underwriters struggled to secure sufficient buyer interest at the company and its bankers' expected price range.

According to three informed sources, the U.S. is planning to reopen a military base located in southern Greenland and establish a second military base in eastern Greenland.

According to Daishin Securities analysis, South Korea's KOSPI index is attempting a rebound on September 20 after digesting global central bank tightening, including the U.S. Federal Reserve's first rate hike in 3.2 years and the Bank of Japan's additional increase. Historical data covering 22 years shows the KOSPI has a 73% probability of rising on the last trading day before the Chuseok holiday, with an average 5-day post-holiday return of 1.34%. The index has found strong support at the 6,500

According to Daily An, on September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.0%, the first increase in nearly three years. The decision came despite pressure from President Donald Trump to keep rates lower. The rate hike widens the gap between U.S. and South Korean rates to 100 basis points, raising expectations for further increases by the Bank of Korea. Meanwhile, analysts note stocks are becoming more attractive relative to bonds as equities and

According to Herald Economy, the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.3% to close at 27,122.09 on Sept 21, marking an all-time high. Meta stock jumped 11.4%, its largest gain since April 2025, after its AI agent Muse ranked first among free apps on Apple's App Store. AMD shares rose 10% to $615.52, pushing the chipmaker's market cap above $1 trillion. WTI crude oil fell 4.5% to $95.78 per barrel, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yield declined 2 basis points to 4.972%, as expectations of diplomatic resolution b

According to IBK Investment & Securities, the brokerage cut its target stock price for Kakao to 53,000 KRW from 73,000 KRW on September 22, reflecting uncertainties surrounding the company's planned spin-off. The investment rating was maintained at 'Buy'. Kakao approved a spin-off into Kakao AI (new entity) and Kakao X (surviving company), with existing shareholders receiving shares in both firms at a net asset ratio of 0.36 for Kakao AI and 0.64 for Kakao X. Kakao AI will serve as the 'AI core

According to Jin10 data, on Monday, Sept 22, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea will require more than 10 ships, noting the region currently lacks sufficient assets. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Kallas said: "When Operation Aspides started, we needed at least 10 ships. I think the situation is more serious now." EU officials confirmed Kallas sent letters to member states last week requesting additional naval and air resources for t

According to Goldman Sachs, artificial intelligence investments contributed nearly 50% of S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026, but the bank warned this growth momentum will weaken starting next year as capital expenditure growth slows and depreciation costs from massive AI infrastructure investments begin eroding profits. Goldman Sachs chief U.S. stock strategist Ben Snider projects S&P 500 earnings per share will grow 11% in both 2027 and 2028, reaching $415 and $460 respectively, significantly coo

According to Politico, crypto super PAC Fairshake plans to spend $30 million opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio's 2026 Senate race, days after the Senate blocked the Clarity Act. Brown, a former Democratic senator and crypto skeptic, is challenging Republican incumbent Jon Husted. Fairshake previously spent roughly $40 million against Brown in 2024. The announcement follows the Senate's rejection of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which would establish federal rules for crypto markets. The mea

According to the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics closed at 272,500 Korean won on September 21, up 4.41% from the previous trading day, marking the fifth consecutive day of gains. The stock surge comes as the company announced a third-quarter cash dividend of approximately 30 trillion won, significantly larger than the typical quarterly dividend of about 2.45 trillion won. To qualify for the dividend, investors must purchase shares by September 28, the final trading day before the record date

According to Koscom data as of September 21, South Korean nuclear power exchange-traded funds surged following early-September announcements of joint U.S.-Korea nuclear power investment initiatives. TIGER Korea Nuclear ETF recorded a monthly return of 17.83% and ACE Nuclear TOP10 reached 17.38%, ranking 4th and 5th among all domestic ETFs respectively. HANARO Nuclear iSelect lagged at 10.33%, while SOL Korea Nuclear SMR and KODEX Nuclear SMR posted 14.91% and 14.72% gains. The divergence in retu

According to Meritz Securities analyst Lee Hyo-jin on September 22, the firm maintained a buy rating on Naver with a 330,000 KRW target price as the company's AI cloud business gains revenue visibility following its announcement of AI factory operations in June and $1 billion participation in Nvidia's capital increase. The analyst noted that existing business concerns are now sufficiently reflected in Naver's stock price, with revenue generation expected next year. A key inflection point is anti

According to KB Securities analyst Jang Moon-jun, on September 22, KB Securities raised its target price for GS Construction by 11.6% to 48,000 Korean won from 43,000 won, maintaining a buy rating. The upgrade reflects expectations for significant profit growth next year, expansion in AI data center operations, and potential entry into overseas nuclear power projects. KB Securities forecasts GS Construction's operating profit will surge over 57% next year, with net income attributable to shareho