Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to reports, this year DRAM prices have risen significantly while demand for HBM4 from major tech companies including AMD, Meta, and Google has expanded rapidly. The shift in market dynamics is prompting chipmakers to reevaluate long-term contracts previously secured with customers like

Iran is demanding toll fees of 5% to 7% of cargo value for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Reuters. The toll requirement is part of ongoing negotiations over an agreement that would grant Iran control over vessels entering the Gulf through

According to Goldman Sachs, SK Hynix is projected to achieve revenue of 592 trillion won and operating profit of 448 trillion won by 2028, with operating margin approaching 76%. The bank forecasts gross margin will peak at 86% in 2027, driven by sustained AI demand, tight semiconductor supply, and r

SanDisk signed multi-year NAND flash memory supply contracts with eight customers in early 2026, primarily datacenter, edge computing, and AI-focused buyers. The agreements include minimum revenue commitments of approximately $93.9 billion at floor pricing levels, with contract periods exceeding

According to its official financial disclosure on August 6, WonIkIPS (240810) reported a net profit of 899 billion Korean won in Q2 2026, surging 307.8% quarter-over-quarter and rising 225.2% year-over-year. The company posted revenue of 216.5 billion won, reflecting a 31.3% sequential increase

According to an analysis by Mirae Asset Securities, South Korea's Finance Ministry introduced a stock price stabilization measure on August 3 as part of its 2026 tax reform package. The law aims to close inheritance tax gaps between listed and unlisted companies by preventing shareholders from

SanDisk (SNDK) issued quarterly margin guidance showing a slight decrease from the previous quarter while maintaining an absolute level near 84 percent. The market interpreted the guidance as a constructive signal rather than a warning, noting that revenue acceleration continues alongside

LIG Defense & Aerospace's stock declined following its Q2 earnings announcement, which missed analyst consensus by approximately 5%. The decline was attributed to reduced overseas order backlog disclosed in the earnings materials, despite the consensus miss falling within a range typically

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, the agency announced on August 3 that it would raise tariffs on 14 derived copper, steel, and aluminum products—including electrical conductor cables—to 25%, removing temporary 15% exemptions that previously supported AI infrastructure development. South

SanDisk reported Q4 results that beat expectations across the board, with revenue of $89.7 billion (vs. consensus $86.4B), adjusted EPS of $39.25 (vs. $34.37), and gross margin of 84.6% (vs. 81.5%). However, shares fell 5% in after-hours trading after the company issued Q1 guidance of $103–108 billi

According to Zhitong Finance, Morningside Telecom (02000) issued a profit warning on August 11, projecting a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 5 million to HKD 20 million for the first half of 2026, compared to a profit of HKD 8.8 million in the same period of 2025. The board at

InBody announced Q2 2026 preliminary consolidated results on August 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM, with a market capitalization of approximately 784.6 billion won at disclosure time. Q2 revenue reached 73.3 billion won, up 30.4% year-over-year, while operating profit surged 70.2% to 17.7 billion won and net p

According to the company's official announcement, Iwen Group (00772) released its mid-year results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, posting revenue of RMB 35.31 billion, up 10.68% year-over-year, with gross profit of RMB 17.92 billion, up 11.15%. The company recorded net profit attributable t

According to the company, CMTX shareholders approved amendments to the articles of association, including adoption of an independent director system and expanded issuance limits for convertible bonds and warrants, on July 22. The semiconductor materials and components manufacturer also launched a sh

According to its regulatory filing, Lian Da Technology Holdings (00889) reported on August 11 that the company expects a loss attributable to shareholders exceeding HK$1 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of HK$6 million in the same period of 2025. The improved l

According to its announcement, Morning Telecom (02000) reported revenue of approximately HK$208 million in the first seven months of 2026, down 9.3% year-over-year. July revenue declined to HK$17.6 million, down 58.5% from the previous month. The company attributed the overall decline primarily to t

Carry trade investors absorbed recent coordinated yen intervention by Japan and the United States without triggering the emerging market disruptions seen in August 2024. The Bloomberg Emerging Market FX Carry Risk Premia Index fell approximately 1% following Japan's direct market intervention,

Dash shares declined 2% in post-market trading on August 11 after the company reported second-quarter earnings and issued stronger-than-expected third-quarter guidance. Marketplace GOV reached $33.1 billion, up 36% year-over-year, and revenue of $4.45 billion beat consensus estimates of $4.34 billio

AppLovin reported Q2 revenue of $1.92 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $1.94 billion, prompting a 28% after-hours decline. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.76, marginally beating the $3.72 forecast, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1.61 billion with an 84%

AAOI options show a typical earnings-trade pattern today, with bidirectional positioning ahead of the earnings report. Large volumes of short-term Call speculation, Call rolling, upside demand, and extreme downside protection coexist. This stems from earnings uncertainty driving volatility positioni