Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Daedong (stock code 000490) disclosed Q2 2026 preliminary consolidated earnings on August 10, 2026 at 13:52, with market capitalization approximately 194-195 billion won immediately before the announcement. The company reported Q2 revenue of 467.1 billion won, up 12.7% from 414.6 billion won in the

According to Passive, a machine learning data analysis app, KOSPI valuation metrics displayed divergent signals today. The price-to-earnings ratio (PER) stands at 18.5x (fair valuation), while price-to-book ratio (PBR) is at 1.9x (fair valuation). However, the equity risk premium (ERP) reached 1.2 p

According to Bloomberg, trading volume in seven SK Hynix leverage ETFs has plummeted in early August, with combined daily volume dropping below 100 million shares from nearly 800 million at the end of July. South Korea's financial regulator raised minimum cash margin requirements for such products e

NextTrade will prohibit upper and lower limit price orders in its pre-market trading starting May 12. The temporary measure addresses price distortion concerns after multiple large-cap stocks reached price limits with trades of just 1 to 11 shares. The restriction will remain in effect until NextTra

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 266 points, or 1.03%, to 25,671 points by 2:58 p.m. local time on August 11, as selling pressure intensified during midday trading and technology stocks came under pressure. The index briefly broke below the 200-day moving average (250-day line at 25,742) a

According to company disclosure on August 10 at 1:52 PM, South Korean agricultural machinery manufacturer Daedong (000490) reported Q2 operating revenue of 467.1 billion won, up 12.7% year-over-year, with operating profit of 41.2 billion won, a 64.1% increase from the same period last year. The com

According to Korea Economic TV, Samsung Electronics closed up 4.13% at 239,500 won on August 11, reaching 243,000 won during intraday trading on the back of foreign investor purchases and stronger export data. The gain stood out among large-cap stocks as the KOSPI benchmark rose only 0.73% for the d

According to Passive, a machine learning stock analysis app, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 0.73% to 6,345.53 and KOSDAQ climbed 0.39% to 857.84 today (August 11). The volatility ranking reached the top 0.3%, with AI overall judgment score at 60, up 13 points from yesterday. Among notable gainers,

TSMC's board approved a NT$7 cash dividend per share for the second quarter on August 11, maintaining the payout level while introducing a new option for foreign shareholders to receive dividends in USD. The ex-dividend date is set for December 10, 2026, with payment scheduled for January 7, 2027.

According to Passive machine learning data analysis, South Korean individuals bought 226.4 billion won worth of stocks today while foreign investors and institutions sold 137.7 billion won and 102.6 billion won respectively. Samsung Electronics rose 4.13%, SK Hynix gained 0.70%, and Jusung

POSBANK (105760), a Korean POS and kiosk manufacturer, disclosed preliminary Q2 2026 consolidated earnings on August 10, 2026 at approximately 10:12 AM. The company reported Q2 revenue of 366 billion KRW, a 41.0% increase year-over-year, and operating profit of 63 billion KRW, surging 285.8% from ap

According to Passive, South Korean stock investment ratings rose significantly today (Aug 11), with 85% of 165 tracked companies receiving upside revisions—112 upgraded, 15 unchanged, 4 downgraded, yielding a direction score of 84 points. However, supply signals diverged sharply: foreign investors p

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued a temporary final rule restricting exports of black mass and tungsten scrap without a license.

Jeju Semiconductor stock surged 20.7% on August 11, with trading volume reaching 260.4 billion Korean won by 1:01 PM local time, according to a Twitter post.

Shinsegae posted consolidated operating profit of 167.1 billion won in Q2 2026, up 121.9% from a year earlier and exceeding market expectations. The department store division saw operating profit surge 53.5% driven by flagship store renovations and strong luxury and foreign tourist demand. The

The won-dollar exchange rate volatility expanded to its highest level in 16 years this year. According to data from the Seoul foreign exchange market and the Bank of Korea Economic Statistics System (ECOS), the average

Korean securities firms are proposing additional regulatory measures for single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to market reports. While an earlier measure raising individual investors' minimum deposit requirements to 30 million Korean won

South Korea's volatility index vKOSPI fell 10.2% today, reaching 62.4 according to market data.

According to preliminary disclosure on August 10, Posbank reported Q2 revenue of 36.6 billion won, up 41% year-over-year, with operating profit surging 286% to 6.3 billion won. Operating profit margin expanded significantly from 6.3% to 17.2%. Compared to Q1, Q2 revenue increased 38% and operating p