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Shinhan Asset Management has not launched new exchange-traded funds for nearly two months, with its most recent product 'SOL Aerospace Value Chain' listed on June 16. The company confirmed no new ETF listings are scheduled for this month, while

SK Hynix reported non-operating income of 62.17 trillion won in Q2, surpassing its operating profit of 60.54 trillion won from memory chip operations, according to earnings data released on the 29th. The gain stemmed from a sharp increase in the value of its 2018 investment in Japan's Kioxia,

GC Pharma is forecast to report a second-quarter operating profit decline of 83% compared to the previous year, according to a consensus of 8 domestic securities firms. The company is expected to post revenue of 417.1 billion won and operating profit of 4.6 billion won for the quarter. The sharp dec

From 23:30 to 23:45 UTC on July 28, 2026, BTC traded within the range of 63,632.8 to 63,845.9 USDT. The 15-minute return was +0.33%, and the Ampl was 0.33%. The current price is $63,654.6, with only a -0.02% change over the past 24 hours. The market is in an extremely narrow-range consolidation; the intraday range is about 2.1%, trading volume is low, and participants are heavily in a wait-and-see mood. The main drivers behind this modest BTC uptick are temporary peacemaking developments amid th

According to SK Hynix, the company's Q2 2026 non-operating profit reached 62.17 trillion won on July 29, exceeding operating profit of 60.54 trillion won by approximately 1.6 trillion won. Investment-related gains accounted for 63.27 trillion won of the non-operating profit, primarily driven by the

According to Yonhap Infomax, Shinhan Asset Management has not launched any new exchange-traded fund (ETF) products for two months as of July 29. The company's last ETF listing was 'SOL Aerospace Value Chain' on June 16. With no standard codes issued for upcoming products, a typical two-week gap

Mirae Asset Securities lowered Samsung Electronics' target price to 370,000 won on the 29th following the stock's recent decline. Samsung Electronics closed at 220,000 won on the 28th, down 13.39% from the previous trading day. Analyst Kim Young-gun attributed the downgrade to the stock's

According to Mirae Asset Securities on July 29, the brokerage cut Samsung Electronics' target price to 370,000 KRW, citing excessive recent declines. The stock fell 13.39% on July 28 to close at 220,000 KRW. Analyst Kim Young-gun said the recent selloff is overdone, noting that while China's

CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, reported that its newly launched 24/7 one-ounce gold futures contract traded $60 million in notional value during its inaugural weekend, with 15,000 contracts changing hands. The contract was launched in January 2025 specifically to serve retail t

According to Huatai Macroeconomic Research released on July 29, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July is above 50%, higher than current market pricing of around 40%. Under the base case scenario, the probability of a rate hike before September is near 100%. The research notes that F

According to CME Group, 15,000 one-ounce futures contracts were traded during the inaugural weekend of its 24/7 gold futures contract, representing approximately $60 million in notional value. The contract, launched in January 2025 and designed specifically for retail traders, averaged 87,000 contra

According to Bitget data, on July 29, South Korea's KOSPI index opened up 1.2%, with SK Hynix gaining 2% after reporting Q2 operating profit of 7.9 trillion Korean won, below market expectations of 8.4 trillion won. Samsung Electronics

According to Hana Securities, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 28.9% in July, marking its largest monthly decline since 1990.

KT&G is projected to report a 14.18% year-over-year increase in Q2 operating profit to 399.5 billion won, according to a consensus forecast from 11 major domestic securities firms surveyed by Yonhap Infomax on the 29th. The South Korean tobacco company's revenue is expected to reach 1.676 trillion w

Visa Stocks rose 1.12% to $366.59 on the 28th (local time) following the company's third-quarter earnings report that exceeded analyst expectations. The global payment network operator posted quarterly earnings per share of $3.32, surpassing the Zacks consensus estimate of $3.23, while revenue

Kiwoom Securities on the 29th projected that Hanwha Corporation's combined market capitalization will increase following its spin-off scheduled for the 1st of next month, maintaining a 'Buy' rating and 169,000 won target price. The securities firm stated that a pre-split purchase strategy remains

Hong Kong stocks gained 10.62% in July, leading global major indices, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 25,310 points, up 103 points and above its 100-day moving average. The rally occurred as MSCI Emerging Markets Index entered consolidation after June record highs, with Taiwan and South Korean s

Operating profit for South Korean tobacco company KT&G is expected to reach 399.5 billion won in the second quarter of 2026, up 14.18% year-over-year, according to forecasts from 11 major South Korean securities firms compiled on July 29. Revenue is projected at 1.676 trillion won, representing an 8

According to Kiwoom Securities, Hanwha's combined market capitalization after its Aug. 1 spinoff is expected to increase from current levels, the brokerage said on July 29. The company will split into Hanwha (surviving holding company) and Hanwha Machinery & Service Holdings (newly established),

According to Mirae Asset Securities on July 29, the firm cut its SK Hynix target price by 33% to 280 million won from 420 million won, citing unavoidable headwinds from China's homegrown photolithography equipment development. The brokerage maintained a "buy" rating despite the adjustment.