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Alphabet is considering its first Australian dollar-denominated bond issuance, Bloomberg reported on the 16th (local time), as US tech companies increasingly tap debt markets to fund artificial intelligence investments. ANZ Bank, one of the underwriters, stated in a release that Alphabet is

As of Aug. 17, 2026, Gate’s stock market data shows that NBIS (Nebius Group) ended last week at $277.7, nearly double its interim low of approximately $145 at the end of July. Year to date, NBIS has risen more than 210%. Its 52-week high is $299.86, putting the current price less than 8% below its all-time high. Having gained more than 90% in less than a month, NBIS is becoming one of the most closely watched stocks in the AI infrastructure sector. Is this rally a fundamental revaluation driven

Bernstein analysts raised Robinhood’s (HOOD) stock price target to $160 per share on August 17, citing tokenization and prediction markets as key growth drivers. On the same day, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost posted on X that the average daily outflow from Binance’s 10 largest UNI transactions reached a five-year high when UNI’s price approached $3. CryptoQuant’s Binance UNI Outflow Data Darkfost uses the daily outflows generated by Binance’s largest transactions as a proxy for tracking accumulat

Researcher Davide Piffer argued in a commentary that the more likely explanation for AI’s progress in mathematics is the nearly unlimited symbolic working memory provided by context windows, rather than a deepening of reasoning capabilities. Piffer cited physicist Wigner’s observations of von Neumann and Einstein, characterizing current AI as a machine-augmented von Neumann: fast and equipped with an excellent memory, but not yet possessing the Einstein-like depth needed to reframe the problem i

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks have fallen over 40% from their highs due to excessive credit leverage liquidation, pushing their price-to-earnings ratios down to approximately 3 times based on 2027 earnings, according to Kim Dong-won, Head of Research at KB Securities. KB Securities

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its mild decline, trading at around $63,090 on Aug. 17. The BSC-based meme coin “Niu Lai” retreated after its market cap surpassed $40 million. “Niu Lai” sparked a bizarre movie-watching frenzy: on its opening day, the film had 251 screenings but was watched by only 122 people. Ethereum developers are currently reviewing 66 proposals to narrow the scope of Hegotá, the next major Ethereum upgrade. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots According to GMGN data, the market cap of the

Daewoo Engineering & Construction recently underwent credit evaluation to apply for Primary Collateralized Bond Obligation (P-CBO) financing, aiming to diversify funding sources and reduce interest rate burdens. The company cited lower borrowing costs and available quota as key reasons for

The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, posted on X on Aug. 15, citing economic analyst Jim Rickards’ predictions that gold will reach $10k per ounce and silver $200 per ounce by the end of 2026, and naming silver as his top asset pick for August. On the same day, Kiyosaki reflected on futurist R. Buckminster Fuller’s influence on his worldview, saying Fuller had foreseen the emergence of Bitcoin and AI. Fuller’s Technological Predictions and Kiyosaki’s Career Turning Point In his X po

“Chip Inflation” Is Here: The Two Memory Giants Rebound Sharply, and KOSPI Enters a Technical Bull Market Data as of Aug. 14, 2026 (Korean stocks at the close / U.S. stocks at the Aug. 14 close) I. Key Views at a Glance The memory supercycle has entered a “verification-driven” phase: The supply-demand gap remains structurally tight (the three major manufacturers’ 2027 DRAM/HBM capacity is already sold out, with an HBM shortfall of 50–60%), but the pace of price increases is slowing (Q3 contract

Novig subsidiary Ludlow Exchange LLC filed a 45-page complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on Aug. 15, suing Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and state gambling administrator John Dillett. It also sought an expedited hearing on a preliminary injunction to prevent the state government from taking enforcement action against its sports event contracts, arguing that those contracts fall under the CFTC’s jurisdiction. Background of the Wisconsin Lawsuit: Five

Foreign investors net bought 6.547 trillion won in Korean stocks during the 10-14 trading period while individual investors net sold over 7 trillion won. The KOSPI rose for five consecutive trading days during this period, gaining 11.5% total. Foreign investors had net sold for three consecutive

Bitcoin extended its weekend decline on August 17, trading near $62,890, while continued divisions in the Gaza ceasefire talks weighed on market sentiment. Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor published an article on August 15 arguing that money is essentially “economic energy” and that Bitcoin is the optimal technology for storing that energy. CEO Phong Le expects the company to resume Bitcoin purchases by the end of 2026. Divisions in Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Trump Envoy Meets Mediators in Cairo Trum

Samsung Electronics leverage ETFs recorded returns exceeding 33% during the one-week period of Aug 7-13, as domestic stock funds averaged 9.60% gains amid an 8.2% KOSPI rally. The surge followed US Big Tech firms' continued AI investment announcements and the South Korean government's plan to

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki cited forecasts of $10,000 gold and $200 silver in an Aug. 15 post on X, while identifying silver as his preferred metal for August. His remarks came as U.S. total public debt outstanding stood at approximately $39.93 trillion on Aug. 13, according to the

South Korea's Big 5 non-life insurance companies posted combined net profit of 2.677 trillion won in Q2, up 26.6% year-on-year, rebounding from a 13% decline in Q1. The turnaround was driven by stabilized auto insurance loss ratios, improved investment returns, and steady growth in long-term insuran

Three major South Korean life insurers reported divergent Q2 earnings results. Hanwha Life, Samsung Life, and Kyobo Life collectively posted 1.51 trillion won in net profit for Q2, up 19.5% from the same period last year but down 27.8% from Q1. Hanwha Life led with a 215% year-over-year profit

Eugene Investment & Securities analyst Son In-jun stated on the 14th that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's shareholder return policies are unlikely to drive sharp stock rebounds. The analyst noted in an interview that substantial shareholder return expectations are already reflected in the

Samsung Securities issued an 'OVERWEIGHT' opinion on the healthcare sector, stating that second-half clinical data and technology transfer events will trigger sector re-evaluation. Korean biotech stocks remain undervalued despite global M&A activity. Researcher Seo Geun-hee noted Korean companies

Korea Investment & Securities has been selected as the preferred bidder for KDB Life Insurance, reshaping South Korea's insurance merger and acquisition landscape. The selection eliminates Korea Investment & Securities as a potential buyer for other insurance assets on the market, including BNP

The Hang Seng Index fell 552 points or 2.15% last week to close at 25,116 on Friday, marking a two-week low. The index experienced consecutive weekly declines and broke below its 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages. The decline coincided with reduced mainland capital inflow through Stock