Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlockBeats, on August 15, Serenity responded to market rumors about account losses, stating recent claims were exaggerated. The AI infrastructure investor revealed year-to-date returns of 2411.84%, despite experiencing a 49.4% drawdown in July following a sharp decline in AI-related sto

According to regulatory filings, AI hedge fund Situational Awareness significantly increased positions in memory chip makers Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDKV) in the second quarter, with combined holdings reaching approximately $11 billion, representing about 25% of the fund's net assets at the

According to BlockBeats, on August 15, Stripe and private equity firm Advent Global Opportunities are intensifying acquisition negotiations with PayPal, with the two parties potentially reaching a deal within weeks. The companies previously proposed acquiring PayPal at $60.50 per share, valuing the

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shareholder return policies are emerging as key variables for future stock prices as semiconductor stock adjustments continue. The two companies' first-half operating profits reached 146 trillion won and 98 trillion won respectively, approximately 8 times higher

According to KB Securities and DS Investment Securities, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reported first-half operating profits of 146 trillion won and 98 trillion won, respectively, up roughly 8 times year-over-year, fueling expectations for major shareholder returns. Samsung is estimated to

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 on June 4.

According to BlockBeats, investor Duan Yongping generated approximately $5.4 million in paper gains from SpaceX (SPCX) trading over roughly 20 days, combining options and stock positions. On July 24, Duan sold 1,000 SPCX put options expiring December 18, 2026 with a $115 strike price at approximate

Global asset management firms including BlackRock have expanded their stakes in Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies across multiple transactions from March through this month. BlackRock increased its HLB holdings from over 5% in March to 6.05% in June and 7.15% in August, while raising its

Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting quarterly revenue of $1,332,074, a 1,336% increase from $92,753 in the second quarter of 2025. The revenue growth was driven by multiple U.S. government contracts for the company's

Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI), an AI-enabled defense and security solutions provider, reported in Q2 2026 quarterly revenue of $1,332,074, representing a 1,336% increase year-over-year from $92,753 in Q2 2025, driven primarily by multiple U.S. government contracts for its AI-powered threat

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Edelman Financial Engines disclosed holdings of approximately $34 million in spot Bitcoin ETF positions, primarily in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Grayscale products. The position exceeds the firm's $25 million holding in Amazon. Separately, Paul

According to BlockBeats, Yushu Technology debuted on Shanghai's sci-tech board today (August 15) at an IPO price of 150.80 yuan per share, targeting total fundraising of approximately 6.099 billion yuan with a post-listing valuation of about 60.993 billion yuan. The company's online subscription dr

According to Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 2026 13F filing submitted to the SEC on August 15, the company increased its stake in Alphabet by approximately 48.1 million Class A and C shares, with a total new position value exceeding $17 billion. This move elevated Google's parent company to the

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, July retail sales declined 0.6% month-over-month on August 15, marking the largest single-month drop since May 2025 and falling well short of market expectations for growth. Retail sales excluding gasoline also fell 0.6%, indicating the weakness extends

According to Bitdeer's statement on X, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining company sold 263.4 BTC this week ending August 14, matching its weekly mining output. The company maintains zero net new bitcoin holdings and continues to hold no bitcoin

According to Guru Club citing India's government announcement, India cut export duties on diesel, aviation fuel and petrol for the second half of August on August 15. Diesel excise tax was reduced to 24 rupees per liter from 25.5 rupees, while aviation turbine fuel export duty fell to 19.5 rupees pe

According to Jin10, President Trump urged Americans to accept higher gas prices on August 14 afternoon at a rally in Garden City, New York, describing it as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump also stated that after the U.S. defeats Iran, he would soon announce the

According to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri, Micron (MU) closed at $971.66 on Friday (August 14), up 2.30%, with intraday highs reaching $984. The stock has gained over 200% year-to-date. Arcuri assigned a $1,625 price target, implying roughly 67% upside from Friday's close, based on 2029 estimated

The Born Korea (stock code 475560) shares rose 12.78% to close at 15,890 won on the previous trading day, marking a significant rebound for the stock. The surge followed CEO Baek Jong-won's announcement of plans to expand the company's B2B sauce business to overseas markets including the United

According to Seoul Economic, The Born Korea (KOSPI: 475560) stock surged 12.78% to 15,890 Korean won on August 14, with intraday gains reaching 20%, as investors responded to the company's international expansion plans. CEO Baek Jong-won announced the launch of TBK (The Born Korea) sauce products in