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Cerebras stocks climbed 6% in premarket trading Monday after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the AI chipmaker a 'close partner' in a post on X Friday. The rebound followed a 20% stock plunge last week to its lowest price after OpenAI revealed it would power its 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT-6.1 Sol with

Korean retail investors' net purchases of US stocks fell 49.0% month-over-month in September to $1.0128 billion, marking the second consecutive month of halved buying activity, according to data released on the 5th by the Korea Securities Depository. The September figure represents a 78.4% decline c

According to Korea Exchange and Clearing Corporation, South Korean retail investors' net purchases of U.S. stocks fell to $1.01 billion in September, down 78% from July and 49% from August. Meanwhile, net bond purchases reached $1.36 billion, exceeding stock purchases by $361 million. The shift

According to CNBC, Cerebras Systems (CBRS) stock climbed 6.3% to $177 per share in premarket trading on Monday, rebounding from last week's 20% decline. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Friday that Cerebras is a "close partner" with "deep engagement pushing on the frontiers of speed," reassuring

Canadian energy company Cenovus announced it will acquire Athabasca Oil for CAD 12.00 per share in a combination of cash and stock.

Bitcoin rose 6.33% over the last month, overcoming the traditional 'Red September' downturn with positive returns, according to global crypto data platform CoinMarketCap on the 5th. The monthly gain peaked at 7.33% mid-month before a late correction trimmed some gains. The rally was driven by

According to QCP Capital on October 5, Bitcoin needs to hold above $87,200 to confirm the next uptrend, while Ethereum is trading within a $2,650–$2,800 range near $2,725 with a cautiously bullish outlook. The analysis comes as macro sentiment has shifted significantly over the past three weeks, wit

South Korean retail investors, known as 'Seohaggaemi,' shifted from aggressive semiconductor bets to defensive investments last month, selling $1.08 billion in leveraged semiconductor ETFs while purchasing $290 million in ultra-short-term US Treasury ETFs. The sell-off was driven by concerns over in

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix face downward revisions to earnings forecasts as the won-dollar exchange rate decline impacts revenue calculations. According to financial data provider FnGuide on the 5th, Samsung Electronics' Q4 operating profit forecast stands at 119.1464 trillion won, down 3.4919

Analysts at Herald Money Festa 2026 recommended Korean shipbuilding stocks as AI investment beneficiaries on 2일 and 3일. Choi Chang-gyu of Mirae Asset ETF Consulting stated hyperscalers' capital expenditure will reach $1.2 trillion next year, highlighting Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Engine as

According to financial data provider F&Guide on October 5, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have lowered their operating profit guidance for the fourth quarter due to weakness in the South Korean won against the dollar. Samsung's Q4 operating profit forecast was trimmed to 11.91 trillion won

OKXICE, the joint venture formed by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, filed a notice to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Sunday to launch a trading venue for tokenized securities under the agency's innovation exemption. The platform is designed for permissioned, on-chain trading

According to F&Guide and the securities industry, earnings forecasts for major KOSPI 200 companies have diverged sharply in recent weeks. As of October 5, refiners and shipping firms saw significant upward revisions over the past week—oil sector estimates rose 10%, with annual forecasts up 1.6%,

According to the Korean Depository and Clearing Corporation portal, Korean retail investors (known as "Seohak Gaemi") shifted to defensive positions in September, selling $1.083 billion of the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x ETF (SOXL) while purchasing $290.46 million of the iShares 0-3 Month

Tesla shares rose approximately 1% in overnight trading after Elon Musk confirmed discussions between TSMC and Terafab on October 3, the semiconductor project intended to supply Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. The move followed a 5% gain on Friday when Tesla closed at $370.59 after third-quarter deliveries o

According to Herald Economy, on October 2-3, investment experts identified shipbuilding companies like Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Engine as emerging beneficiaries of AI expansion. Mirae Asset ETF Consulting Division Head Choi Chang-gyu noted that as data center power demands surge, marine e

Elon Musk confirmed on October 3 that discussions are underway between TSMC and Terafab, Tesla's semiconductor project designed to supply the company, SpaceX and xAI, with Tesla shares rising 1% in overnight trading. In his statement, Musk emphasized the preliminary nature of talks, saying: "Just di

S&P 500 companies' estimated net profit for Q3 rose 2.2% compared to three months prior, driven by sharp gains in Energy and IT sector forecasts, according to financial data firm FactSet. The aggregate Q3 estimated net profit stood at $800.8 billion at end-September, up from $783.4 billion at

According to FactSet, S&P 500 companies' third-quarter net profit estimates reached $800.8 billion as of end-September, up 2.2% from June projections of $783.4 billion. Energy sector estimates surged 19.4% to $56.1 billion, driven by elevated oil prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, with refiners like