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According to financial data provider F&Guide on October 5, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have lowered their operating profit guidance for the fourth quarter due to weakness in the South Korean won against the dollar. Samsung's Q4 operating profit forecast was trimmed to 11.91 trillion won

OKXICE, the joint venture formed by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, filed a notice to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Sunday to launch a trading venue for tokenized securities under the agency's innovation exemption. The platform is designed for permissioned, on-chain trading

According to F&Guide and the securities industry, earnings forecasts for major KOSPI 200 companies have diverged sharply in recent weeks. As of October 5, refiners and shipping firms saw significant upward revisions over the past week—oil sector estimates rose 10%, with annual forecasts up 1.6%,

According to the Korean Depository and Clearing Corporation portal, Korean retail investors (known as "Seohak Gaemi") shifted to defensive positions in September, selling $1.083 billion of the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x ETF (SOXL) while purchasing $290.46 million of the iShares 0-3 Month

Tesla shares rose approximately 1% in overnight trading after Elon Musk confirmed discussions between TSMC and Terafab on October 3, the semiconductor project intended to supply Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. The move followed a 5% gain on Friday when Tesla closed at $370.59 after third-quarter deliveries o

According to Herald Economy, on October 2-3, investment experts identified shipbuilding companies like Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Engine as emerging beneficiaries of AI expansion. Mirae Asset ETF Consulting Division Head Choi Chang-gyu noted that as data center power demands surge, marine e

Elon Musk confirmed on October 3 that discussions are underway between TSMC and Terafab, Tesla's semiconductor project designed to supply the company, SpaceX and xAI, with Tesla shares rising 1% in overnight trading. In his statement, Musk emphasized the preliminary nature of talks, saying: "Just di

S&P 500 companies' estimated net profit for Q3 rose 2.2% compared to three months prior, driven by sharp gains in Energy and IT sector forecasts, according to financial data firm FactSet. The aggregate Q3 estimated net profit stood at $800.8 billion at end-September, up from $783.4 billion at

According to FactSet, S&P 500 companies' third-quarter net profit estimates reached $800.8 billion as of end-September, up 2.2% from June projections of $783.4 billion. Energy sector estimates surged 19.4% to $56.1 billion, driven by elevated oil prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, with refiners like

According to FactSet, S&P 500 companies' third-quarter net income estimates reached $800.8 billion as of the end of September, up 2.2% from $783.4 billion estimated at the end of June. Energy and Information Technology sectors led the gains, with energy earnings rising 19.4% to $56.1 billion,

ConocoPhillips' chairman is currently in negotiations with Syrian authorities to expand the company's operations in the region, including oil business activities, according to recent statements.

Woori Asset Management's 'WON Short-Term Bond Plus Active' ETF achieved a 6-month return of 1.79% as of the 2nd, ranking first among 38 parking-type ETFs according to KOSCOM. The ETF invests in AA- or higher rated bonds and A1-grade short-term instruments while maintaining a 40-60 day remaining

Top-performing investors at Kiwoom Securities purchased semiconductor stocks including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics from the 28th of last month to the 2nd, preparing for earnings season. The buying activity followed Micron Technology's record quarterly results announced on the 30th of last month

According to Koscom, Woori Asset Management's WON Short-Term Bond Plus Active ETF delivered a six-month return of 1.79% as of October 2, the highest among 38 short-term parking-type ETFs tracked. The fund's net assets reached 588.7 billion Korean won, up 396.4 billion won since the start of the

According to Kiwoom Securities data on top-performing Korean retail investors (top 25,000 by 3-month returns), major stock purchases between September 28 and October 2 were concentrated in semiconductors: SK Hynix received 226.1 billion won, followed by

According to DBS Chief Investment Officer Hou Wey Fook, AI-driven tech stocks represented by Nvidia remain far from a valuation bubble. Nvidia's forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at just 17x, with market estimates forecasting 2027 earnings growth of 70%. Hou noted the stark contrast to

According to S&P Global Ratings, on October 5, S&P maintained Romania's sovereign credit rating at BBB-, the lowest investment-grade level, easing pressure on the country amid political turmoil. Romania's 10-year government bond yield fell 12 basis points to 7.24%, down roughly 40 basis points

Korean shipbuilding, refining, and electronic component sectors saw Q3 operating profit estimates rise in the past month, while securities firms and memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix faced downward revisions, according to FnGuide data released October 5. HD Hyundai's Q3 profit estim

According to Bank of America Securities economist Hande Kucuk, Turkish investment funds saw net outflows of 743 billion Turkish lira ($15 billion) in September, with much of the capital flowing into bank deposits amid market turmoil. Bank deposits increased by approximately 950 billion lira from Se