Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 16, Hanwha Solutions sold its U.S. venture investment fund for $84.3 million to supplement debt repayment needs arising from the company's reduced capital increase plans. The South Korean conglomerate, which had invested in the fund since 2022 to monitor

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's benchmark equity index KOSPI dropped 340.46 points (4.67%) to 6,943.95 on the morning of July 16. The decline marked the index's fall below the 7,000-point level just one day after surging more than 6% and recovering to above 7,000 on July 15.

On July 16, South Korean Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Euk-won rejected claims that single-stock leverage ETFs are the main cause of increased stock market volatility, instead attributing fluctuations to global semiconductor industry dynamics and structural factors. During a YouTube

Cheehong Shares Limited (02603) announced a placement of up to 9.3715 million new H-shares at HK$12.24 per share, representing a 17.02% discount to the previous close of HK$14.75. The placement is expected to raise approximately HK$115 million gross (HK$113 million net). Proceeds will fund

According to Financial Times, on July 16, Federal Reserve Governor Beth Cook stated that while there is reason to believe inflation will continue to moderate, risks from tariffs, Middle East conflicts, and AI investment spending could sustain price pressures. She added that waiting for further infla

Coinbase listed SK Hynix ADR perpetual futures (SKHY-PERP) on July 15, expanding crypto exchange stock derivative offerings. The move follows Binance's July 10 launch of SKHYUSDT, which recorded $1.56 billion in 24-hour trading volume and ranked third by volume among Binance perpetual futures as of

According to Bybit, SpaceX stock fell below its $135 initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday, July 16, continuing a four-day losing streak. The stock declined 0.60% and closed at $135.27. Since its debut, SpaceX has reached a high of $225.64.

Hang Seng Index (HSI) overnight futures closed at 24,829 points on July 15-16, up 176 points from the previous close of 24,681 points, trading at a premium of 148 points with volume of 21,216 contracts. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) overnight futures closed at 8,224 points, up 40 po

According to William Blair on Wednesday, Coinbase revenue guidance for 2026 and 2027 was cut by 12% and 13% respectively, with adjusted EBITDA forecasts for both years reduced by 34%, while maintaining an "outperform" rating. The firm projects Coinbase's trading volume will decline

According to Odaily, AI model maker Anthropic is targeting an IPO in October, with underwriters Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan arranging investor discussions to gauge institutional interest and investment size. The company raised $65 billion in Series H funding in May at a post-money

LG Household & Health Care stocks closed at 238,000 won the previous day, down 1.04%, marking an 86.55% decline from the 2021 peak of 1.77 million won. Analysts attribute renewed investor interest to the North America growth of haircare brand Dr.Groot, which now represents approximately 50% of the r

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, SKHYNIX (SK Hynix Inc.) has dropped by 18% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Morgan Stanley upgraded Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) from Equal Weight to Overweight and raised its target price from $86 to $90. Brian Harbour, Morgan Stanley analyst, stated that CAVA possesses the strongest fundamentals in the restaurant industry, citing robust

According to Yonhapinfomax, LG Household & Health Care's stock could rebound after falling 86.55% from its 2021 peak of 1.77 million won to 238,000 won, as the company's Q2 earnings normalizes. Analysts expect Q2 revenue of 1.596 trillion won (down 0.55% year-over-year) and operating profit of 71.5

According to CNBC, citing Jefferies analyst Brent Thill on July 15, Amazon is rated Buy with a $320 price target, trading at 12x forward EV/EBITDA compared to 18x average for Alphabet and Walmart combined, representing approximately 33% discount. Thill noted Amazon is among the cheapest large-cap te

According to CNBC, on July 15 (local time), United Airlines reported Q2 revenue of $17.67 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $17.61 billion. However, net income fell 17% year-over-year to $805 million, and adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.99, topping the consensus forecast of $

According to CNBC, Morgan Stanley upgraded Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) to Overweight from Equal Weight on July 15, raising its price target to $90 per share from $86. Analyst Brian Haver cited CAVA as possessing "the strongest fundamentals in the restaurant

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell sharply in South Korean pre-market trading on July 16 morning, declining 5.19% and 7.59% respectively as of 8:15 AM, following overnight profit-taking in US semiconductor stocks that pushed the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 2.08%. The pre-market

According to Zhitong Finance, experimental monkey prices have surged to 200,000 yuan per animal in recent weeks as drug research activity accelerates. Market demand for laboratory monkeys in 2026 is projected to exceed 60,000 units, while domestic supply remains constrained. Brokerage estimates

Democratic Party Representative Kim Won-i proposed an amendment to South Korea's Special Act on National Advanced Strategic Industries alongside the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 15th, enabling financial sector investment in SK Hynix fab facilities. The amendment reduces the