Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to E-Daily, on July 10, 2026, StickCredit, a private equity fund operator, acquired 2.5 million Seojin Systems shares from CEO Jeon Dong-gyou through an off-market transaction for 129.3 billion KRW, or 51,700 KRW per share—a 9.2% premium to that day's closing price. The transaction was

According to Bloomberg TV, on July 11, Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Portfolio Strategist said AI-driven earnings surprises are entering their final phase. While S&P 500 companies are expected to post 22% earnings growth this quarter versus year-ago levels, investor expectations have already risen

Medical device manufacturer Remedi lists on the Korean KOSDAQ on July 13, while HL Genomics conducts its public subscription on July 13-14. Remedi's offering attracted 2246 institutional investors with a 1146:1 competition ratio during demand forecasting, and retail investors submitted 512 million s

Major KOSDAQ-listed companies continue pursuing transfers to the KOSPI market despite ongoing government support measures for KOSDAQ, with biotech leader Alteogen emerging as the next likely candidate after approving the move at a shareholder meeting in December. The exodus follows a 30-year

Korean stocks are projected to trade between 6900 and 7900 on the KOSPI next week as investors focus on earnings from TSMC and ASML, according to NH Investment & Securities. The semiconductor earnings season begins with ASML reporting on the 15th and TSMC and Seagate on the 16th, providing key

On July 13, South Korean medical device manufacturer Remedi will debut on KOSDAQ after securing a final offering price of 21,500 won at the upper end of guidance, according to local IPO calendar data. The company received a subscription ratio of 1,701 to 1 from retail investors, with institutional d

According to Newsis on July 12, Alteotech, a leading KOSDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company, is advancing its relisting to KOSPI. The company passed a shareholder resolution in December 2025 to transfer its listing to Korea's main bourse. Alteotech aims to leverage its distinctive drug

According to The Motley Fool, as artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks dominate market attention, three industrial leaders have dropped to decade-low valuations, presenting potential long-term investment opportunities. Copart (CPRT), the largest online vehicle auction platform, has

According to E Daily and Seoul Foreign Exchange Brokerage, the Korean won-to-dollar exchange rate entered the 1,400 won level on July 11 following SK Hynix's successful listing on the U.S. stock market. The currency is expected to fluctuate around the 1,500 won level this week before potentially

According to Standard Chartered, the bank's global head of digital assets Geoffrey Kendrick maintained a year-end 2026 Bitcoin price target of $100,000 as of July 11, clarifying that recent selling pressure stemmed from market confusion over Strategy Inc.'s shift in bitcoin strategy rather than

Samsung Electronics reported Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won on the 7th, yet the stock fell 6.92% that day and 6.25% the next day. The declines followed profit-taking after the earnings announcement, despite Samsung achieving record results for the third consecutive quarter. According to th

South Korea's National Pension Service sold 205.8 billion won in stocks over eight trading days from July 1 to July 10, averaging approximately 25.7 billion won per day according to Korea Exchange data released July 12. The selling volume represents less than one-quarter of the pension fund's

According to Korea Exchange, South Korea's National Pension Service net sold 205.8 billion won in stocks from July 1-10, averaging 25.7 billion won per day. This represents just one-fourth of June's daily average net selling of 111.7 billion won. The reduced selling pressure reflects a shift in

According to Financial Times, SK Hynix set the pricing for its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) at $149 per share on July 9, equivalent to approximately 220,000 Korean won.

According to the Korean Exchange and Yonhapinfomax, KOSPI declined 11.8% in July through the 10th as major semiconductor stocks weighed on the index. Samsung Electronics fell 14.67% and SK Hynix dropped 17.74%, collectively accounting for 52.62% of KOSPI market capitalization. Meanwhile, the

Theme stocks in South Korea surged 64-100% during July 6-10, defying a broader market decline. Hanseong Enterprise doubled from 4,230 KRW on July 3 to 8,460 KRW on July 10 following online support amid delisting risks, while Kumho Electric and Kumho Construction rose 79.62% and 77.05% respectively o

According to Korea Exchange, several South Korean theme stocks surged sharply during the week of July 6-10, driven by a government semiconductor initiative and positive social media sentiment. Hansung Corp, a seafood processing company, led gains with a 100% weekly surge, rising from 4,230 won to 8,

Korean stock market forced liquidations hit 142.19 billion won on May 9, the fourth-largest daily total on record, according to Korea Financial Investment Association data released May 12. The surge followed heightened volatility in semiconductor stocks and expanded leverage trading. Five of six

BNK Investment & Securities and KB Securities issued sharply conflicting research reports on SK Hynix on the 9th, with target prices diverging by over 2 million won for the same stock. BNK set a 1.85 million won target with a 'hold' rating — below the 9th closing price of 2.186 million won — while K

South Korean stocks suffered a sharp weekly decline as the KOSPI index dropped 612.40 points, or 7.57%, from 8088.34 to 7475.94 during the period from April 6 to April 10. The selloff was triggered by concerns that semiconductor earnings growth may have peaked following Samsung Electronics'