Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Women's Wear Daily, on September 22, Capri Holdings contacted potential investor groups regarding a possible acquisition of the luxury brand company, which owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. Shares jumped 6.15% to $15.19 intraday. A company spokesperson declined to comment on market

According to Citi's 2026 Global Family Office Report, inflation has become the primary concern for ultra-high-net-worth investors, displacing trade tensions and tariffs as the top risk. The survey of over 350 family offices across 40+ countries, conducted in June-July 2026, found that more

Meritz Securities raised its target price for Samsung Electro-Mechanics to 2.2 million won from 2.1 million won on the 23rd, maintaining a 'buy' rating, as the firm's AI-related benefits expand from AI accelerators to server CPUs. Analyst Yang Seung-soo projected Q3 revenue of 3.82 trillion won and

Hana Securities maintained a 'Buy' rating and 41,000 KRW target price for Korean Air on the 23rd, forecasting improved Q3 earnings driven by rising passenger and cargo fares that offset fuel cost pressures. Analyst Ahn Do-hyun estimated Korean Air's Q3-Q4 standalone revenue at 5.152 trillion KRW and

SK Securities projects Samsung C&T Corporation will deliver shareholder returns exceeding market expectations on 23rd, driven by core business performance improvements and Samsung Electronics' dividend expansion. Analyst Choi Kwan-soon maintained a 'Buy' rating and ₩550,000 target price, citing

Optonics received preliminary approval for its KOSDAQ listing on the 23rd, according to company announcements. The South Korean defense optical components manufacturer plans to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) process with lead underwriter Korea Investment & Securities, targeting a lis

According to Meritz Securities on September 23, Samsung Electro-Mechanics' target price was raised from 2.1 million to 2.2 million Korean won, with a "Buy" rating maintained. The brokerage projects AI-related revenue benefits expanding beyond accelerators to server-class CPUs, benefiting both MLCC a

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported on the 22nd that the Texas Encinal gas-fired power project has been confirmed as the first US investment project, while follow-up proposals include constructing 8 large nuclear reactors in the United States. KB Securities analyst Jeong

Korea Investment & Securities forecast on September 23 that LG Household & Health Care's Q3 operating profit will miss market consensus by 4.1%. Analyst Kim Myung-joo attributed the shortfall to weaker-than-expected cosmetics division performance, driven by profitability pressure from aggressive mar

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSPI index rose 153.89 points (2.20%) to 7,161.61 on September 22, supported by strong U.S. semiconductor stocks and easing Middle East tensions following U.S.-Iran talks. Overnight, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.45%, while crude oil prices declined amid

According to Hana Securities, Korean Air expects third and fourth quarter operating profits of 498 billion won, up 32% year-over-year, as passenger and cargo rate increases offset fuel cost pressures. International passenger fares are forecast to rise 18% and cargo rates 39% compared to the same per

According to Optonics, the South Korean optical gyroscope component manufacturer received KOSDAQ pre-listing review approval on September 23. The company plans to launch its initial public offering by year-end with Korea Investment & Securities as the lead underwriter. Optonics is the only

According to SK Securities analyst Choi Gwan-soon on September 23, the firm raised its 2027 DPS forecast for Samsung C&T to 8,550 won, significantly above market expectations of 3,882 won. The revision reflects benefits from Samsung Electronics' expanded dividend payout and improved performance in S

On September 23, according to Kiwoom Securities analyst Park Yu-ak, Samsung Electronics' third quarter revenue is forecast at 198 trillion won and operating profit at 107 trillion won, falling short of the firm's prior expectations of 213 trillion won and 122 trillion won respectively. The

According to Korea Investment & Securities on September 23, LG H&H's Q3 operating profit is estimated at 106.4 billion Korean won, falling 4.1% short of market consensus. The analyst noted cosmetics division performance has been disappointing, while beverage and household goods operating profits

Robinhood Crypto announced upcoming developments for Stock Tokens through a tweet stating 'Something is coming 🔜 to Stock Tokens. Stay tuned.' The announcement generated significant engagement with 3757 likes, 603 replies, and 403 retweets. Robinhood Crypto operates a user-friendly platform for

According to Shanghai Wenhualicai Financial Information, as of late September 2026, the number of commodity futures contracts valued above 1 billion yuan has increased to 16, with precious metals attracting the most capital inflows across all sectors in the past week. Shanghai gold (SHAU) saw the l

According to Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy, SanDisk receives a buy rating and $2,400 price target on Tuesday, implying approximately 30% upside from the stock's early Tuesday close of $1,849.75. Cassidy initiated coverage of the chipmaker, citing AI-driven demand reshaping NAND flash memory from

According to a recent tweet from Robinhood Crypto, the platform is hinting at upcoming developments for Stock Tokens. The announcement, which stated 'Something is coming to Stock Tokens. Stay tuned,' gained significant engagement with thousands of likes and retweets, indicating strong market

According to Jin10 Futures on September 23, CBOT soft red winter wheat futures declined, with the most active December contract falling 9.5 cents or 1.31% to settle at $7.17-1/4 per bushel, as traders assessed prospects for Black Sea grain export recovery. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on Sept