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KB Securities lowered its target price for POSCO Holdings to 430,000 won from 533,000 won on the 7th while maintaining a 'buy' rating, citing slower-than-expected progress in the company's lithium business and steel sector recovery. The brokerage reduced its 2026 net profit estimate by 2.6% due to d

KB Securities downgraded Poongsan's target price from 140,000 won to 112,000 won on the 7th, citing expectations that the company's Q3 performance will fall short of market consensus. The brokerage maintained its 'buy' investment rating. Analyst Choi Yong-hyun attributed the downgrade to currency he

Kiwoom Securities analyst Oh Hyun-jin highlighted Daesung Hi-Tech as a stock to watch for next year in a statement on the 7th, citing the precision machining company's expansion into defense, robotics, and AI data center components. Oh stated that new business results will materialize starting

According to Jung Yeon-seung, analyst at NH Investment & Securities, Panaon's target price was raised to 8,300 won from 7,700 won on October 7. The analyst cited the company's undervaluation compared to global peers and upwardly revised next year's operating profit estimates, reflecting strong

According to KB Securities on October 7, the brokerage cut its target price for POSCO Holdings to 430,000 Korean won from 533,000 won, citing slower-than-expected progress in lithium operations and steel market recovery. The firm maintained its buy rating despite the downgrade, with analyst Choi

According to KB Securities analyst Yong-hyun Choi on October 7, the firm downgraded Poongsan's target price from 140,000 won to 112,000 won, projecting third-quarter operating profit of 84.7 billion won—below market consensus by 25% and down 32.4% quarter-over-quarter despite 98.9% year-over-year gr

According to MarketWatch, Marvell Technology (MRVL) stock rose 5.8% on Tuesday, October 6, after the chipmaker unveiled an ambitious long-term revenue target of approximately $80 billion by fiscal year 2031 (ending January 2031). The company also upgraded its projection for custom AI accelerators an

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 6 (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.287 points to 101.849, with the dollar weakening against the euro, pound, and yen as U.S. Treasury yields fell. The euro rallied to 1.12597 against the dollar, up 0.354%, following comments from France's

According to Guru Club, Nvidia-backed cloud computing startup Lambda is raising up to $4 billion in a pre-IPO funding round as of October 7. The funding round is led by Blackstone and Coatue Management, with a pre-money valuation of $14.5 billion. Lambda's management targets an IPO in 2027,

CNBC's Jim Cramer recommended blue-chip technology stocks as investment vehicles for the artificial intelligence boom. The Mad Money host favors established companies with strong management teams capable of capitalizing on AI opportunities, citing Meta and Microsoft as primary examples. Cramer's

According to CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday, established tech giants with strong management teams represent the best ways to invest in the artificial intelligence boom, rather than taking excessive risks on stretched AI valuations. Cramer named Meta (trading around $738) and Microsoft (around $529)

According to Seeking Alpha, the S&P 500 index hit a record high on October 6, gaining approximately 0.7% intraday to near 7,830 points for the first time since August 13. The index's latest milestone reflects a continued bullish trend in 2026, though gains remain concentrated in select stocks. As o

Bitcoin market participants are questioning whether the cryptocurrency can sustain its historical October rally pattern as exchange-traded fund inflows sharply decline and long-term holders accelerate profit-taking. US spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows dropped approximately 90% in the week of

AMD and Broadcom led gains among AI semiconductor stocks on the New York Stock Exchange on October 6 (local time), with AMD rising 2.80% and Broadcom climbing 3.67% as investor expectations for expanded AI infrastructure investment drove demand for AI accelerators and custom chip makers. The rally o

DB Securities raised its target price for SK Square stocks to 1.5 million won from 1.45 million won on the 7th, maintaining a 'buy' rating. The adjustment reflects SK Hynix's rising value and SK Square's strengthened shareholder return policy. DB Securities estimated SK Square's net asset value

According to Fed Chair Powell, following the September FOMC meeting, the central bank faces potential global financial risks from its recent rate increases. Powell warned of spillovers and spillbacks—referring to the impact of Fed policy on other economies and their retaliatory responses. The EU

According to Farside Investors data, Bitcoin spot ETF weekly inflows fell dramatically to $241.1 million in the week ended October 2, down 90% from $2.386 billion the prior week, and shifted to $89.8 million in net outflows on October 5. Meanwhile, long-term Bitcoin holders' realized profits

According to DB Securities, on October 7, the brokerage raised its target price for SK Square to 1.5 million won from 1.45 million won, citing SK Hynix's value appreciation and stronger shareholder return policies. The

According to Reuters, AI semiconductor stocks surged on October 6 amid expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure investment. AMD rose 2.8% to $649.42, while Broadcom climbed 3.67% to $375.81. Marvell Technology jumped 5.8%, raising its fiscal 2028 revenue guidance to approximately $20