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According to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, the BofA Bull/Bear Indicator has fallen below the alert threshold, ending a sell signal triggered on May 26. The index dropped from 8.1 to 7.4, though no buy signal has been issued yet. Hartnett noted that while the sell signal has resolved, investors' ability to re-enter technology stocks in mid-November hinges on semiconductor price trends. If chip prices continue rising, it suggests continued AI competition will support the market. How

According to Citadel Securities analyst Scott Rubner, U.S. retail investors made a net purchase of $9.1 billion in U.S. stocks through the firm's platform last week (October 18), marking the largest weekly inflow since late June and the ninth-largest in the past 12 months. The buying spree concentrated heavily in AI-related sectors, with semiconductor stocks attracting $2.6 billion in net inflows and Neo Cloud-related stocks receiving $700 million, both reaching record weekly highs. The trend re

According to Business Insider on October 18, Ross Mayfield, strategist and managing director at Baird, recommended increasing allocations to healthcare, financial, and energy sectors to hedge against the concentrated risk in AI-related stocks amid rising volatility. Mayfield noted that both healthcare and financials can leverage AI technology to improve profit margins while providing downside protection. Energy stocks can benefit from geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices, he added, potenti

According to The Atlantic, last week Tesla displayed a flying prototype of its Roadster performing aerial stunts, but the publication argues that flying cars should never have been built. The magazine's commentary suggests the century-old dream of flying cars holds greater appeal as fantasy than reality. Tesla's demonstration saw the Roadster perform stunts using aerodynamic fans and a rocket booster, though it remains unclear whether the vehicle can actually support practical daily commuting. M

WTI crude oil declined 1.00% intraday to $97.96 per barrel on October 18, while Brent crude fell 0.9% over the same period.

According to commodity fund trading data, large commodity funds net sold U.S. corn, soybeans, wheat, and soybean meal futures on Friday while net buying soybean oil futures. Net corn sales reached 8,000 contracts.

According to Hamptons real estate data, in September, 56% of first-time homebuyers in the UK who purchased property saw their monthly mortgage payments exceed the rent they previously paid, marking the highest proportion in at least a decade. On average, these buyers pay an additional 39 pounds (approximately $52) monthly compared to their former rent. Meanwhile, Moneyfacts reported that UK five-year fixed-rate mortgage rates rose to 6% this month, the first time reaching this level in nearly th

In the first nine months of 2026, Changxin Semiconductor (CXMT) recorded a net profit of 130 billion yuan, equivalent to 480 million yuan daily, reversing significant losses in the prior year. The company proposed a stock buyback of up to 2 billion yuan.

On Friday (Oct 18), U.S. equities tumbled amid AI-related trading concerns. The Nasdaq fell over 2%, with the semiconductor index extending losses to eight consecutive days. CoreWeave, a major AI infrastructure provider, plummeted 12%. In commodities, Brent crude oil broke above the $110 per barrel mark.

According to Hana Securities on October 19, South Korean semiconductor stocks fell sharply amid concerns over sustained AI investment, though memory chip supply shortages and rising prices remain intact. In its latest semiconductor industry report, analysts Kim Rok-ho and Park Gyu-yeon projected that Q4 DRAM prices will exceed previous forecasts, despite weakened investor sentiment. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have declined 17.8% and 24.3% respectively over the past three weeks, significant

According to ChainCatcher, stablecoin payments reached $482 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 45% year-over-year, while transaction count surged to over 1 billion, marking a 71% increase. On-chain stablecoin card spending hit $3.9 billion, up 10-fold from the same period last year, with transactions under $50 accounting for 84% of card transaction growth. Mastercard, Stripe, and Visa have each launched services to integrate stablecoins into their existing payment systems this week, si

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, on October 19, Iranian officials denied social media reports of explosions in eastern Tehran. The spokesman for the Seyyedal-Shohada military corps in Tehran Province stated that the claims have no basis. No explosion sounds or security incidents have been reported in eastern Tehran so far.

According to Rightmove, the UK's average house price index declined 0.1% year-over-year in October, compared to the previous month's decline of 0.8%.

According to CNBC, about 70 S&P 500 companies will report Q3 results this week (October 18-22, U.S. local time). Tesla will report Q3 earnings after market close on October 21. LSEG estimates Tesla's EPS will decline 14.5% year-over-year, with revenue down about 1% from the same period last year. Investors are watching for Tesla's margin trends and updates on the potential SpaceX merger. Meta Platforms will also report Q3 results on October 21, with LSEG forecasting EPS growth of 460% year-over-

According to Xinhua News Agency, the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) opened on October 18 in Yerevan, Armenia. The conference will conduct the first global stocktake on implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and advance progress toward achieving the framework's 2030 targets.

SpaceX stock (NASDAQ: SPCX) closed at $146.03 on October 16, down 10.2% over five trading sessions, as tensions over Starshield military communications services in Ukraine coincided with broader tech-sector selling. The shares are now approximately 35% below their post-IPO high of $225.64. According to Reuters and Ukrainian officials, Starshield terminals lost connectivity at high speeds, affecting drone operations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the restrictions on October 14

According to DS Investment Securities on October 19, South Korean semiconductor stock declines have been assessed as excessive relative to fundamentals, with actual chip demand remaining robust. The brokerage upgraded its industry outlook, citing stronger-than-expected capital expenditure plans from major cloud service providers. Global cloud service providers' 2027 capital expenditure growth forecast was raised to 60% from 50%, while AI server shipments are projected to grow approximately 36% n

According to Guru Club, Nscale's planned IPO with a $30 billion valuation target faced investor pushback on October 19, with some investors suggesting a fair value range of $16-19 billion. The AI cloud company's IPO bid is also challenged by the termination of its Microsoft-backed UK data center deal.

According to Jin10, the Finance Street Forum annual conference kicked off today (October 18), with regulatory authorities set to issue guidance and A-share tech leaders including Lanqi Technology announcing share buyback programs. The conference marks a key platform for policy announcements and market sentiment.

According to Time magazine's October 15 interview, Apple CEO John Ternus emphasized that memory supply constraints constitute a serious crisis and the company must consider all options, including potential Chinese suppliers. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix raised low-power DRAM prices for iPhones by 80% and 100% respectively in Q1 2026, pressuring Apple, which spends billions annually on memory and storage. Apple has been testing memory chips from China's Changxin Semiconductor (CXSC) for iPhon