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According to KB Securities, Samsung Electro-Mechanics' stock rose 4.36% to 1.388 million won on September 18, as the brokerage maintained a 3 million won price target amid expectations of strong Q3 earnings. KB Securities analyst Lee Chang-min forecasted Q3 operating profit of 660.1 billion won, up 154% year-over-year, and revenue of 3.83 trillion won, up 33% year-over-year, significantly exceeding market consensus. The gain was driven by AI server-related products, including multilayer ceramic

According to Bank of America strategists Mark Cabana and Meghan Swiber, released Friday, the Federal Reserve's policy rate risks breaking above 5%, with short-term Treasury yields having further upside potential. The strategists said rate markets may be underestimating the endpoint of the Fed's rate-hiking cycle and recommend positioning for higher two-year Treasury yields. Current swap market pricing reflects expectations for three more 25 basis point hikes, bringing the federal funds rate to 4

According to UBS analysts, the bank released 14 top stock picks on September 20, highlighting opportunities in the artificial intelligence sector. Amazon is UBS's preferred large-cap internet company with a $318 target price. Among semiconductor manufacturers, Texas Instruments is the top pick with a $380 target. For software, Palantir sits at the intersection of AI and data trends with a $250 target price. The analyst team noted the AI spending cycle remains in early stages, with substantial ca

According to Coinglass data, over $197 million in cryptocurrency positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with long positions accounting for $84.38 million and short positions $113 million. Bitcoin long liquidations totaled $10.27 million while short liquidations reached $17.75 million. Ethereum saw $11.15 million in long liquidations and $28.53 million in short liquidations. The largest single liquidation occurred on Bybit's ETHUSDT pair at $1.21 million, affecting 94,280 traders overall

According to Midnight CTO Sebastien Guillemot, the mainnet will soon support smart contract deployment and enable creation of custom tokens that can trade across both private and public ledgers. Upon launch, these tokens will be available for use in certain decentralized finance (DeFi) applications through Offer Files, with future upgrades planned to expand use cases via composable contracts.

According to HTX market data, AVAX broke through $10 on September 20, currently trading at $9.958, with 24-hour gains of 19.68%.

According to Axios and other U.S. media outlets, President Trump returned to the White House from the presidential retreat at Camp David on the evening of September 19, cutting short his originally planned weekend trip by one day. CNN reported that Trump reviewed and evaluated options for strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen while at Camp David. The exact reason for his early return remains unclear.

According to Hana Securities analyst Kim Hong-sik, on September 20, the firm recommends buying six South Korean wireless equipment companies—RFHIC, KMW, Solid, HFR, LIG Acuber, and O-I Solution—citing expected supply shortages in 2027. The shortage stems from U.S. regulations restricting Chinese wireless equipment and components. Kim noted that if supply constraints materialize as expected, valuations may exceed current forecasts, with KMW potentially reaching a 10 trillion won market cap within

According to Hubusi's September 20 research report, as of August 2026, 106 centralized embodied intelligence data collection centers have been publicly disclosed nationwide, with 84 operational, accounting for 79.25% of the total. Based on 52 centers that disclosed robot deployment numbers (totaling approximately 3,972 units), the estimated robot fleet across all data collection centers exceeds 5,000 units. Construction peaked in Q1 2026, with new projects declining significantly thereafter as t

According to the People's Bank of China, the central bank conducted a 32 billion yuan 7-day reverse repo operation today (September 20) at an interest rate of 1.40%, with both bids and successful tenders totaling 32 billion yuan.

According to Foresight News, BR (Bedrock) reached a high of $1.23 this morning on Bitget, according to the exchange's data. The token is currently trading at $1.12, up 40.23% over the past 24 hours.

According to Jin10, on September 19, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is not 'Slovakia's war' and that Slovakia should not be drawn into a direct military confrontation between NATO and Russia. He called for those pushing for such escalation to assume responsibility rather than transferring risks to other NATO members. Fico urged the swift initiation of peace negotiations, warning that continued military escalation could increase security and economic ris

According to Seoul Foreign Exchange Market, the USD/KRW exchange rate jumped to 1,380 won on September 20, marking a gain of nearly 50 won within one week. The Korean won has weakened for seven consecutive trading days. The depreciation reflects rising U.S. Treasury yields, elevated international oil prices, and the Federal Reserve's rate hike—its first increase in approximately three years and two months. The closing rate on September 18 stood at 1,383.3 won per dollar.

According to Seoul's foreign exchange market, the USD/KRW exchange rate hit 1,383.3 won on September 20, rising nearly 50 won in just one week. The currency pair has recorded seven consecutive trading days of gains since September 13. The dollar's strength has been driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields, elevated global oil prices, and the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate increase—its first in approximately three years and two months.

Universal Protocol announced it will cease operations on November 17, 2026, due to market adoption falling short of sustainability requirements. During a 60-day transition period, uAssets will continue to be backed 1:1 by underlying assets, allowing users to sell or redeem through the Universal app. After shutdown, six cross-chain assets on Base—uSOL, uXRP, uDOGE, uADA, uBTC, and uLTC—will be exchanged for corresponding bridged assets via smart contracts, while remaining uAssets will be converte

According to China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), the offshore yuan (CNH) reached a four-year high on September 18, with the dollar-yuan rate falling to 6.6926, the lowest level since July 2022. The strengthening occurred despite lower foreign exchange settlement rates among exporters, supported by robust export growth and the central bank's gradual tolerance for appreciation. China's exports in August jumped 25% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive month of growth e

According to Jin10 Futures, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on September 20, delivering the expected rate hike and signaling a fresh round of monetary tightening. The decision initially pressured gold and silver prices as higher yields and a stronger U.S. dollar discouraged safe-haven demand. However, as the rate decision landed and bear-driven liquidation subsided, both precious metals staged a technical rebound with increased volatility. China's central bank's cons

According to CBS News, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang rejected artificial intelligence doomsday concerns on Sunday (September 20), stating that 2030 will definitely not be an apocalypse. "This is absolutely zero probability of happening," Huang said in the interview. Huang emphasized that AI can be properly managed and kept safe, adding that the industry should accelerate development without slowing pace. "We will never ship a product before it is ready, and we certainly will not deliver unsafe product

Ivo Crnkovic, co-founder of Pascal, recently emphasized Solana's distinctive strengths in brand identity and community engagement. According to his remarks, Solana's solid brand and engaged user base position it as an attractive ecosystem for builders, potentially driving increased innovation and developer participation in the space.

According to Substrate as of Sept 18, semiconductor and AI infrastructure research firm SemiAnalysis projects 2026 revenue exceeding $100 million with approximately 100 employees. Founder Dylan Patel launched the firm as a WordPress blog in 2020; 2023 revenue reached seven figures, with over 95% derived from data models, institutional research products Core Research, and consulting services. SemiAnalysis currently operates 12 models covering networks, semiconductor equipment, foundries, and ener