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Korean bio-healthcare and beauty sector ETFs recorded double-digit returns during the one-month period from July 13 to August 11, as investor attention shifted away from AI semiconductor stocks that experienced significant corrections in the previous month. TIGER Bio TOP10 ETF led with a 21.31% retu

South Korean listed companies faced management stock designations on August 13 following new listing regulations that took effect July 1, according to Research Aleum. The designations targeted companies failing to maintain minimum market capitalization thresholds —

Franklin Templeton received no-action relief from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Investment Management on Wednesday, allowing the firm's registered investment funds to hold shares of its tokenized money market fund through a blockchain-integrated custody system. The

According to Yonhapnews, over the past month ending August 11, South Korean biotech and beauty-related ETFs posted strong gains as capital rotated away from semiconductor stocks. TIGER BioTOP10, focused on domestic biotech and

CitroTech Inc. (NYSE AM: CITR) issued a Q2 2026 business update letter to shareholders today, with CEO Wes Bolsen highlighting commercialization progress across wildfire prevention and fire inhibitor markets. The specialty chemical company reported expanding its certified

From 06:45 to 07:00 (UTC) on August 13, 2026, BTC edged higher over the 15-minute period, posting a Return % of +0.27%, a price range of 63,755.2–63,934.9 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.28%. The current price is approximately $63,882.7. Overall volatility was limited, with the market remaining in a low-volatility environment and sentiment relatively stable. The main driver of this move was U.S. inflation data coming in below expectations, easing concerns about Fed rate hikes and reducing the opportunity

SEC staff approved Franklin Templeton's blockchain-integrated custody system for its tokenized money market fund BENJI on August 13. The no-action letter permits Franklin Templeton's registered mutual funds and ETFs to invest in Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund for cash management

According to Jin10, 16 foreign exchange options contracts with strike prices above $1 billion are set to expire on August 13 at 22:00 Beijing time. Major currency pairs including the euro and Japanese yen are

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) data released by Jin10 on August 13, pulp futures warehouse inventory decreased to 369,231 tonnes, down 433 tonnes from the previous trading day. Pulp futures factory warehouse inventory remained unchanged at 20,000 tonnes. Other commodities

Kumho Group stocks surged on August 13 following renewed expectations for the Honam semiconductor cluster development. Kumho Electric hit the daily limit with a 1,590 won increase, while Kumho Tire closed 9.70% higher at 8,140 won, according to Korea Exchange data. The rally follows President Lee's

Korean stocks rose on the 13th, with the KOSPI index climbing 3.56% to close at 6813.34, marking four consecutive sessions of gains. Foreign investors and institutions purchased a combined 2.77 trillion

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) data released on August 13, key metal futures warehouse receipts posted mixed movements. Copper warehouse receipts increased 3,077 tonnes to 27,208 tonnes, while lead surged 4,463 tonnes to 65,691 tonnes. Aluminum declined 3,098 tonnes to 300,070 tonnes,

According to Korea Exchange data, shares of Kumho Group subsidiaries surged sharply on August 13 following the government's push to accelerate a large-scale semiconductor cluster development in South Korea's Honam region. Kumho Construction jumped to the daily limit, having gained 300% since early

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold traded at 950.18 yuan per gram during afternoon trading on Thursday, Aug 13, trailing the international gold price of 950.27 yuan per gram by 0.09 yuan.

KOSPI rose 3.56% to 6,813.34 on August 13, extending a four-day consecutive rally. The KOSDAQ index also climbed on the day. Foreign investors led the gains by purchasing over 2 trillion won in stocks.

According to Korea Exchange, Kumho Group affiliates surged on August 13 amid growing expectations for the Honam semiconductor project. Kumho Electric closed at its upper limit, up 1,590 won from the previous trading day. Kumho Tire rose 720 won, representing a 9.70% gain. All group entities are

On Thursday (August 13), major European stock indices opened with mixed sentiment. Germany's DAX 30 rose 112.21 points (up 0.43%) to 26,458.50; the UK's FTSE 100 fell 13.45 points (down 0.12%) to 10,819.70; and Europe's Stoxx 50 gained 29.56 points (up 0.45%) to 6,563.55. France's CAC 40

According to Iran's state media Fars News, a spokesman for Basij, a paramilitary organization under Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, stated that the Strait of Hormuz "remains under Iran's control and

HMM announced Q2 operating profit of KRW 354.1 billion and revenue of KRW 3.402 trillion on August 13, driven by a freight rate rebound. Operating profit increased 51.87% year-over-year, while revenue rose 29.71%, though operating profit fell short of the market consensus of KRW 417.4 billion due

Spain's harmonized CPI for July came in at 3.9% year-over-year, exceeding the expected 3.8% and the previous month's 3.80%, according to official economic data released this month.