Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

KB Securities stated Samsung Electronics stocks present a buying opportunity following a 30% decline from recent peaks. Analyst Kim Dong-won issued a report on the 15th maintaining the firm's assessment that AI infrastructure investment growth remains valid. The decline reflects investor sentiment c

Kiwoom Securities lowered its target price for Hanwha Ocean stocks to 144,000 won from 179,000 won on July 15, citing the company's failure to secure the Canadian submarine project (CPSP). The brokerage maintained its 'BUY' investment rating, stating that mid- to long-term growth expectations

According to KB Securities analyst Kim Dong-won on July 15, Samsung Electronics stock declined 30% from recent highs due to market overreaction rather than fundamental deterioration. The analyst noted that AI infrastructure investment growth remains intact, with memory supply constraints as a core i

According to Kiwoom Securities on July 15, the brokerage cut Hanwha Ocean's (KOSPI: 042660) target price to 144,000 Korean won from 179,000 won after the company failed to secure the Canada submarine project (CPSP). The target price-to-earnings ratio was adjusted from 25x to 23x. The brokerage maintained its 'Buy' rating, citing long-term growth expectations from potential U.S. naval vessel projects. The firm forecast Hanwha Ocean's second-quarter revenue at 4.805 trillion won, with operating pr

According to EV media, Lucid (LCID) stock plunged over 40% intraday on July 14 after market reports claimed the company was evaluating Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private. Lucid subsequently denied the rumors as "completely unfounded," recovering part of losses to close down 16% at $4.62 per

According to IDC, on July 8, the memory chip supply crunch is expected to persist longer than previously anticipated, with the market's inflection point now forecasted for the second half of 2028. The research firm projected DRAM supply shortages to reach approximately 13% in Q4 2027, and NAND

According to Reuters Tankan, Japan's non-manufacturing business conditions index (Judgement Index) fell to 25 in July from 32 in the previous month.

According to Reuters Tankan, Japan's manufacturing confidence index remained unchanged at 13 in July, matching the previous month's reading.

According to FnGuide, South Korean refiners' second-quarter operating profits are expected to decline from the previous quarter despite international oil prices rising due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Short-term earnings pressure stems from government regulations and timing effects on the re

Sonos stock declined after reports that OpenAI is developing an AI-powered smart speaker using ChatGPT, which the company is expected to release next year.

On July 14, KeyBanc downgraded Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) to Sector Weight while increasing price targets on several chip stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA) and Intel (INTC).

According to Bank of America's July 2026 fund manager survey, long global semiconductors ranked as the most crowded trade at 82%, indicating widespread consensus among market participants on this positioning.

According to Morgan Stanley, Apple's price increases for iPad and Mac, combined with a potential $200 hike for iPhone 18, could drive higher earnings per share in FY27. The bank sees these pricing actions as supportive to the company's profit

CNBC host Jim Cramer said Tuesday that IBM has fallen on the wrong side of a major corporate technology spending shift, following a 25% stock decline triggered by disappointing second-quarter results. The company preannounced that revenue, earnings, and software revenue growth fell short of Wall

According to CNBC's Jim Cramer, IBM shares tumbled approximately 25% on Tuesday after the company preannounced disappointing second-quarter results. Revenue, earnings, and software revenue growth all fell short of Wall Street expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna acknowledged the company "faltered" as se

Hanwha Ocean is forecast to surpass 500 billion won in quarterly operating profit for the first time in Q2, driven by expanded construction of high-priced liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. A consensus of eight major domestic securities firms projects Q2 revenue of 4.5841 trillion won, operating

According to iShares Silver Trust data, the world's largest silver ETF added 102.64 tons to its holdings on July 13, bringing total holdings to 14,957.28 tons.

According to Shanghai Securities Journal, Chinese listed mining companies reported significant profit growth in the first half of 2026, driven by rising volumes and prices of core products. Zijin Mining forecast H1 net profit of 39.1 billion yuan, while Luoyang Molybdenum projected 15.5 billion to 1

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, added 1.998 tonnes of holdings yesterday, bringing its total position to 1,004.447 tonnes, according to the fund's official data.

Korea Financial Investment Association held an emergency meeting on the 14th with representatives from 10 major securities firms to raise minimum deposit requirements for leveraged ETFs, citing investor protection concerns. The meeting took place one day before a Financial Services Commission