Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Robeco Asset Management's global equity portfolio manager Chris Berkouwer advised investors on May 14 to reduce concentration in surging AI stocks and reallocate to financials, healthcare, and consumer sectors, citing elevated valuations and inflation risks. Speaking at a press conference in

Ericsson reported second-quarter net sales of 526.9 billion Swedish kronor (SEK), falling short of market estimates of 538.6 billion SEK. Adjusted EBIT for the period came in at 65.2 billion SEK, compared to analyst expectations of 66.4 billion SEK. The telecom infrastructure company's adjusted

South Korean stocks fell sharply on the 14th, with the KOSPI index dropping to the 6600 level and the KOSDAQ triggering a sell-side sidecar during afternoon trading. As of 1:30 PM, the KOSPI stood at 6693.36, down 113.5 points or 1.67% from the previous session, while the KOSDAQ fell 36.82 points or

According to Robeco Asset Management, the firm's global equity portfolio manager Chris Bukvarwar recommended on July 14 trimming positions in high-performing tech stocks to capture profits, while expanding investment exposure to finance, healthcare, and consumer staples sectors. Bukvarwar stated

According to Jin10 Futures, on July 14, rapeseed meal futures in Zhengzhou opened lower but rallied higher, with the benchmark contract closing up 1.47%. The rise was supported by a sharp climb in international crude oil futures. In the spot market, rapeseed meal trading slowed due to heavy

According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index turned positive today after declining over 5% earlier. SK Hynix rose 0.21% intraday, rebounding from a previous drop exceeding 8%.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MINIMAX (MINIMAX-W 00100.HK) has dropped by 14% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Shengyi Technology (02476.HK) issued a clarification statement denying negative rumors about losing NVIDIA orders and facing quality issues. The Hong Kong-listed PCB manufacturer stated that AI-related product demand remains strong, with orders continuously growing and production proceeding

According to an official statement, Shenghuo Technology (HKEX: 02476) has denied reports that it lost approximately 5 billion yuan (roughly $688 million USD) in orders from Nvidia due to quality concerns. The company clarified that its PCB product orders remain

Align Partners proposed a merger between JB Financial and BNK Financial on the 14th, citing regional banks' structural survival crisis. Activist fund Align Partners Asset Management sent shareholder letters on the 14th proposing a merger between South Korea's two major regional financial holding

Align Partners, an activist fund, proposed on July 14 that South Korea's two major regional financial holding companies—JB Financial Group and BNK Financial Group—merge to create a mega regional finance holding with combined assets of 234 trillion Korean won. The fund estimates the merged entity's e

Microsoft Corp. shares rose 1.5% on Monday, bucking a market-wide selloff linked to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The stock has gained fresh momentum in July after emerging as one of the weakest performers in its peer group during the first half. Retail traders are now watching the stock closely as

Microsoft Corp. shares rose 1.5% on Monday, bucking a broader market selloff linked to U.S.-Iran tensions. On the same day, Microsoft announced a major update to Windows 11's Search Box, prioritizing on-device files and results while removing ads and promotional content. The revamp is rolling out to

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 points on June 4.

Dutch asset management firm Robeco forecast on May 14 that the memory semiconductor cycle led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will extend beyond historical patterns. At a press conference held in Seoul, Chris Berkouwer, Deputy Head of Global Stars Equity Strategy at Robeco, stated that three

NuScale Power Corp. (SMR), Richtech Robotics Inc. (RR), and Factorial Energy Inc. (FAC) stocks hit 52-week lows on Monday. SMR fell more than 7% after Truist initiated coverage with a 'Hold' rating and a $10 price target, RR shares fell nearly 6% as investor sentiment remained pressured by

According to South Korea's Finance and Economy Ministry, the government raised its economic growth forecasts on July 14, projecting nominal growth of 12.3% and real growth of 3.0% for 2026. The upward revisions, of 7.4 and 1.0 percentage points respectively from January forecasts, reflect

On July 14, Joshua Crabb, head of Asia-Pacific equities at Robeco, warned that U.S. stocks have exhausted upside revaluation potential while Asian markets including South Korea and Taiwan remain significantly undervalued with reassessment opportunities ahead. Crabb noted that despite Asian equities

NuScale Power (SMR), Richtech Robotics (RR), and Factorial Energy (FAC) slumped to 52-week lows on Monday. SMR fell over 7% after Truist initiated coverage with a Hold rating and $10 price target. RR shares declined nearly 6% as accounting errors disclosed in early June continued to pressure

According to Robeco, the Dutch asset manager with $396 billion in assets under management, Korea's memory semiconductor cycle will extend significantly due to multiple supporting factors, Chris Burkouwer, global head of equity strategy at Robeco Global Stars, said on July 14. Burkouwer cited