Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Japan's core machinery orders rose 9.7% month-on-month in June, surpassing the consensus forecast of 7.80% and reversing a 12.40% decline from May.

Kyobo Life Insurance plans to conduct a demand forecast on the 24th for a 3 trillion won subordinated bond issuance, expandable to 5 trillion won, according to the insurance industry on the 19th. The insurer holds 4.7 trillion won in subordinated bonds with a call option maturing on September 10. Th

Hanmi Semiconductor's customer credit system accumulated 4.27 billion won by the end of June, six months after its January launch. The credit program, which returns 2% of equipment order amounts for future purchases, has quickly become a significant tool in the company's strategy to secure repeat or

Home Depot (NYSE:HD), the largest home improvement retailer in the US, reported on August 18 (local time) that its fiscal 2026 second-quarter (April-June) revenue rose 5.7% year-over-year to $47.86 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)

According to financial authorities in Korea, as of August 19, securities firms are increasingly participating in offshore transaction brokerage platforms for fractional investments, seeing potential in a new investment banking market beyond current trading revenue. Data from the Financial

According to Yonhapinfomax, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $47.86 billion on August 18, up 5.7% year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations of $47.27 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.92, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.73. Same-store sales

Korea Exchange (KRX) is launching a new securities market for fractional investments in November, while private operators prepare a parallel over-the-counter (OTC) exchange by year-end. The dual launches aim to institutionalize fractional ownership trading of assets including artwork, real estate, a

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Korea Exchange (KRX) will launch a new type of securities market in November, formally integrating fractional investment into regulated capital markets. The market will allow investors to purchase fractional shares of artworks, real estate, and music

According to BlockBeats, on August 19, Yuanjiang Technology listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Board with 40.4464 million shares issued at 150.80 yuan per share and a price-to-earnings ratio of 219.23

Four robot-related exchange-traded funds swept the top four spots in monthly returns among Korean ETFs, with TIGER Korea Humanoid Robot Industry gaining 25.69% to rank first. ACE K Humanoid Robot Industry TOP2+ rose 25.15%, RISE AI&Robot gained 21.57%, and HANARO K Humanoid Theme TOP10

Samsung E&A received a maintained 'Buy' rating and 80,000 won target price from NH Investment & Securities on the 19th, citing dual growth momentum from domestic semiconductor investment expansion and Middle East chemical project

Penny stocks designated as administration issues by Korea Exchange surged on the 19th despite facing delisting risks. The sharp price increases followed Korea Exchange's strengthened delisting criteria for underperforming companies implemented this month, which resulted in mass administration issue

According to Koscom data, South Korea's humanoid robot-related ETFs surged sharply over the past month as of August 18. TIGER Korea Humanoid Robot Industry ETF led gains with 25.69%, followed by ACE K Humanoid Robot Industry

According to NH Investment & Securities analyst Lee Eun-sang on August 19, Samsung E&A (028050) maintained a Buy rating and 80,000 won price target, implying 67% upside from the August 14 close of 47,900 won. The company is positioned as the only covered stock simultaneously capturing domestic

According to Yonhapinfomax on August 19, penny stocks designated as management targets by the Korea Exchange surged 16% or more following new delisting criteria implemented earlier this month. Shares such as Hyungji Elite, Daeyoung Packaging, and Korea Electronics Holdings led the rally, with the Ko

RTB Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTB), operating as Roundtable, rang the Nasdaq closing bell at the MarketSite in Times Square on Monday, unveiling its AI/DeFi-powered enterprise media platform built for the professional media industry. The ceremony marked the company's public debut, with CEO James

Elon Musk's net worth reached $894.9 billion as of August 18, 2026, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires ranking, after rising approximately $30 billion in a single 24-hour period. Converting this fortune into Bitcoin and gold provides an immediate sense of scale that abstract dollar

RTB Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTB), trading as Roundtable, rang the Nasdaq closing bell on Monday at Times Square to celebrate its public debut and platform launch for professional media. The company's AI/DeFi platform completed beta testing with millions of network users. Roundtable integrated with

According to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires ranking, Elon Musk's net worth reached $894.9 billion on August 18, 2026, after rising approximately $30 billion in a single 24-hour period. At current prices, Musk's entire fortune could purchase approximately 13.95 million Bitcoin at $64,135 per coin,

According to Gate, silver (XAGUSD) fell to $62.97 per ounce, down 4.3% over the past 24 hours.