Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Deutsche Bank's meeting with Micron executives at the 2026 Flash Memory Summit, Micron management signaled that memory systems now account for approximately 50% of total system value, with both DRAM and NAND experiencing supply shortages. The company noted that AI is fundamentally

According to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, the company plans to spend approximately $220 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, exceeding earlier projections. The increased spending reflects Amazon's ongoing investments in infrastructure and technology

US stock indices entered a high-level consolidation phase with sector rotation underway, as SPX encountered Gamma resistance near 7800 and recorded net options outflows of approximately 219 million USD. The index displayed short-term top signals and RSI divergence at current levels, while QQQ

According to its official filing on August 7, Alteogen reported second-quarter operating revenue of 689 billion won, surpassing the 579 billion won estimate by 19%. Operating profit reached 342 billion won, up 48% versus the 231 billion won estimate. Net profit was 284 billion won, down 8% versus th

Applied Optoelectronics disclosed in its Q2 2026 earnings that it expects total production capacity to approach 650,000 units per month by year-end, scaling to 930,000 units monthly by end of 2027 for 800G and 1.6T transceivers. The company projects CPO (co-packaged optics) external light source pro

According to reports, oil prices spiked sharply on August 7 as Yemeni Houthi forces claimed attacks on two Saudi-operated tankers (Wafah and Daisy) with ballistic missiles, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping disruptions. Brent crude jumped 4.86% to $83.31 per barrel, while WTI crude rose 2.75% t

US stocks closed mixed on 8/7 (Friday), with the Dow Jones falling 0.85% while the Nasdaq declined 0.06% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.18%, as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 0.33% and the Russell 2000 lost 0.58%. Treasury yields surged following Alphabet's $25 billion corporate bond

Airbnb posted second quarter revenue of $3.61 billion, up 17% year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations of $3.58 billion, with earnings per share of $1.37 versus $1.25 expected. The company's shares rose 9.6% in after-hours trading following the results. For the third quarter, Airbnb

Airbnb reported 2Q earnings that exceeded expectations, with revenue of $3.61 billion, up 17% year-over-year versus the $3.58 billion consensus estimate. Earnings per share reached $1.37, beating the $1.25 forecast. The outperformance was driven by strong demand from the FIFA World Cup events in the

According to Wisdom Finance, Vietnam Manufacturing and Processing for Export (00422) reported a net loss of $1.4231 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, turning from profit a year earlier. Revenue declined 18.9% year-on-year to $37.79 million. The company reported a basic loss per share o

SpaceX will unlock $101 billion in stock starting August 12, the largest unlock in company history. The unlock will include up to 911.5 million shares, exceeding 140% of IPO shares issued. Additional unlocks are scheduled for 20 days later and by year-end, making over 4 billion shares tradable by th

US natural gas storage increased by 33 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the latest weekly report, exceeding the market expectation of 29.5 Bcf and the previous week's increase of 28 Bcf. The larger-than-expected storage build indicates production outpaced consumption during the reporting period. This

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) reported second-quarter revenue of $191 million and announced plans to expand production capacity for AI datacenter transceivers, with 1.6T products expected to complete qualification by their hyperscaler customer within the next couple of weeks. The company stated rev

Market participants maintained a high-yield spread at the 2.75 level during the current trading session, showing no amplified credit anxiety signals despite rising interest rates. The market exhibited selective strength rather than broad risk aversion, with the SOX semiconductor index

According to PANews citing Korean media MK, Kioxia announced on August 11 that its largest shareholder has shifted from Toshiba to BCPE Pangea Cayman2, a special purpose company operated by Bain Capital, which now holds 14.19% of shares, approximately 77.4 million shares. Since SK Hynix holds all

SpaceX is executing its largest-ever stock unlock, making up to 911.5 million shares available for trading in a 101 billion dollar event beginning August 12. The unlock volume exceeds 140% of the company's existing public float, with an additional unlock scheduled 20 days after August 12 and

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), American natural gas inventories increased by 33 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the latest weekly report, surpassing market expectations of 29.5 Bcf and the prior week's increase of 28 Bcf. The larger-than-expected inventory build

South Korea's KOSPI index fell 4.58% yesterday (Aug 10), with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix among the heaviest decliners. The selloff followed SanDisk's earnings report, which showed strong quarterly results but tempered guidance. SanDisk reported revenue of $8.965 billion for the quarter,

AMD's second-quarter earnings per share reached $1.66, beating analyst expectations of $1.61, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of sequential growth. In a separate move, AMD signed an acquisition agreement for Taalas, a Toronto-based AI semiconductor startup specializing in inference-stage

According to Hedgeye, up to 911.5 million shares held by SpaceX insiders are set to come to market today (August 11).