Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Herald Economy, Korea Investment & Securities and AQR Capital Management, a U.S. quantitative asset manager with $253 billion in assets under management, announced on October 7 a strategic partnership to supply global investment products to South Korean investors. The two firms met on O

According to Jin10, on October 6, major global stock indices closed higher across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 240.22 points (1.0%), while the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.94%. European markets also advanced, with Germany's DAX30 up 0.78%, France's CAC40 up 0.40%, an

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced volatile morning trading on October 7th, with Samsung rising 2.21% to 278,000 won as of 9:21 AM while SK Hynix traded down 0.62% at 1,762,000 won. Both Korean stocks rebounded from sharp opening declines, recovering losses as individual investors

According to Yonhapnews, on October 7, Samsung Electronics surged 2.21% to 278,000 Korean won in early morning trading, while SK Hynix fell 0.62% to 1.762 million won as of 9:21 a.m. KST. Samsung quickly reversed an initial 0.92% decline, whereas SK Hynix narrowed losses from an early drop of 2.71%.

According to 이데일리, on Oct 6, AMD stock surged 2.8% to $649.42, marking an all-time high and lifting the company's market cap to approximately $1.06 trillion. CEO Lisa Su, visiting Taiwan to meet with key partners including TSMC, told reporters that demand would remain "very high for years to come" a

According to CNBC on October 6, Jim Cramer, host of the network's "Mad Money" program, recommended investing in large-cap technology stocks with solid business foundations and diverse AI monetization opportunities as a key way to benefit from the artificial intelligence investment surge. Cramer

K-beauty sector stocks rose on the Korea Exchange on the 7th, with the cosmetics industry gaining 2.50% from the previous trading day. Amorepacific climbed 4.20%, Korea Kolmar advanced 3.53%, Cosmax increased 2.35%, Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing surged 11.57%, and Cosmecca Korea rose 5.25%. The gain

Korean cosmetics stocks rose in morning trading on October 7, led by Amorepacific gaining 5.63% and Kolmar Korea climbing 5.62%, as analysts cited record-breaking K-beauty export figures and upgraded earnings forecasts. The rally followed September cosmetics exports exceeding $1.2 billion for the fi

International Pharmaceutical stock surged 23.17% on the 7th following an ownership transfer announcement that advanced third-generation succession plans. The Korea Exchange reported the stock traded at 4200 won at 9:17 AM, up 790 won from the previous trading day, after the company disclosed that

South Korean beauty stocks surged today (Oct 7), with the cosmetics sector jumping 2.50% as investors anticipate strong fourth-quarter results. Amorepacific (090430) gained 4.20%, Korean Colmar (161890) rose 3.53%, Cosmax (192820) added 2.35%, Korean Cosmetics Manufacturing (003350)

According to Money Today, SAMG Entertainment shares surged 11.32% to 19,960 Korean won as of 9:15 a.m. today (October 7) following the company's expansion into the U.S. retail market. The company announced it has launched its proprietary IP product Tinipng at three Target locations. Target,

According to analysts at NH Investment Securities and Shinhan Investment Securities, South Korean cosmetics stocks surged on September 7 amid record export growth. Amorepacific rose 5.63% to 140,700 Korean won, while Korean Colmar climbed 5.62% to 146,700 won. Cosmetics exports in September

According to Russia's official TASS news agency, a researcher at Irkutsk plague research institute died from severe pneumonia on October 2, sparking speculation of a plague pathogen leak. The researcher was hospitalized on September 29 and worked at a facility conducting research on plague,

Daol Investment & Securities projects Samsung Heavy Industries will record standout profitability improvements in Q3, forecasting operating profit of 376.8 billion won. The brokerage maintained a BUY rating and 41,000 won target price on Samsung Heavy Industries stocks. Analyst Choi Kwang-sik

According to Daol Investment Securities analyst Kim Yeon-mi, today (October 7), Daeduck Electronics' third and fourth quarter 2026 operating profit is forecast to surge 207.8% year-over-year to 75.3 billion won, with operating margin at 17.9%. FC-BGA and FC-CSP capacity expansions are expected to c

According to KOSDAQ filings, Plito revised down its artificial intelligence data supply contract on October 7, cutting the agreement value from 8.9 billion Korean won to 4 billion won. The adjustment triggered a 7.15% stock decline to 8,310 won, with intraday lows reaching 8,180 won. The contract h

According to Financial News and Daol Investment Securities analyst Choi Gwang-sik on October 7, Samsung Heavy Industries' third and fourth-quarter operating profit is projected to reach 376.8 billion KRW, up 58% year-over-year, despite a 5% won-dollar exchange rate decline and 6% reduction in operat

According to Money Today, South Korean telecom equipment stocks rose significantly on October 7 morning, with 빛과전자 (Lightel) surging 13.97% to 5,710 Korean won and other peers including 이노인스트루먼트 gaining 4.71%, 한국첨단소재 rising 5.04%, and 코셋 climbing 4.00%. The rally was driven by expanding demand

According to multiple reports, on October 5, Michael Burry sold his largest holding Lululemon (LULU) in exchange for Deckers Outdoors (DECK) to benefit from tax incentives. He stated on Substack that he plans to repurchase LULU within one month after the IRS wash-sale restriction period expires. Lu