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SoftBank secured a $10 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI shares, with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Apollo, Mizuho, and Sumitomo Mitsui participating as lenders. The financing will fund the remaining portion of SoftBank's OpenAI

According to Motley Fool, Warren Buffett criticized the U.S. stock market on August 5 at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting, calling it overheated. The legendary investor compared American stocks to 'a church with a casino attached,' highlighting how long-term value investing and

Securities analyst Yoon Ji-ho presented a perspective on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks, arguing that profit growth rate matters more than absolute profit size for stock performance. Yoon explained that stock prices move ahead of earnings, with growth rates and margin change velocity

According to CFRA, the investment research firm has raised its S&P 500 year-end target for 2026 to 8,050 from 7,400, and set a 2027 target of 8,650. The firm cited strong corporate earnings, resilient consumer spending, easing oil prices, and ongoing AI investments as key drivers. CFRA also noted po

Goldman Sachs projects the average selling price (ASP) of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) will nearly double year-over-year by 2027, with the pricing gap between HBM and conventional DRAM expected to exceed $1.0 per gigabit again. The forecast addresses a recent market dynamic where conventional DRAM pr

According to 독학주식 (@selfstudyview), major U.S. stock indices declined on August 7 amid rising Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty. The Dow Jones fell 0.85%, S&P 500 dropped 0.18%, and Nasdaq declined 0.06%, while Russell 2000 slipped 0.58%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index bucked the

Microchip Technology reported earnings per share of $0.76 for the quarter, exceeding market expectations by 8.7%. The company's EPS increased sevenfold over five consecutive quarters, rising from $0.11 to $0.76. Revenue reached $1.5 billion, representing a 38% year-over-year increase. The

Morgan Stanley stated that Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) in the memory chip sector have not yet led to the broad revaluation that was expected. The investment bank noted that if these contracts are fully reflected in valuations, memory stocks will trade at higher multiples. Historical skepticism

Brent crude oil surpassed $83 per barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening agreement intensified, while the US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to the 4.6% range. Reports emerged that Iran is moving to restrict vessels linked to the United States and Israel, with a draft Iranian

Airbnb stocks surged 9.6% in after-hours trading following a second-quarter earnings beat and stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue guidance. The lodging platform reported Q2 revenue of $3.61 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase that exceeded the $3.58 billion analyst consensus, fueled by s

According to crypto market analyst Eric Balchunas, five bitcoin spot ETFs—$IBIT, $FBTC, $BITC, $ARKB, and $MSBT—have recorded net inflows every single day since the Coldcard hack, with inflow volumes increasing

During a conference call, South Korean internet company Naver announced a 1 trillion won share buyback and cancellation program. The initiative will reduce the company's outstanding shares by 3.1%.

Memory semiconductor stocks are losing their first-half momentum as global equity markets recover, according to Eugene Investment & Securities analyst Heo Jae-hwan. The S&P500 broke a two-month stagnation since 5/14, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and Nasdaq narrowed losses after

Akamai disclosed detailed economics for its large cloud contracts, revealing cash gross margins in the mid-60% to mid-70% range and operating margins in the low-20% to low-30% range under take-or-pay agreements. Management stated these economics apply broadly to both already-signed contracts and the

According to NewsLambert, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the largest U.S. wholesale mortgage lenders, received a $2.05 billion capital injection in Q2 2026 following a quarterly loss.

Korean stocks fell sharply today, with the KOSPI dropping 1.73% to 6,187.16 and the KOSDAQ declining 2.92% to 778.30, as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global shipping. Iran's mention of tolls for hostile nation vessels triggered simultaneous rallies in WTI crude oil

YG Entertainment announced Q2 2026 results on August 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM, reporting consolidated revenue of 127.76 billion won and operating profit of 10.968 billion won, exceeding market consensus by 32.1%. The South Korean entertainment company's Q2 revenue increased 27.2% year-over-year while ope

According to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, the United States' 'theater diplomacy' is a failed strategy characterized by threats and broken promises. Ghalibaf dismissed repeated cycles of announced major attacks followed by negotiation overtures as theatrical productions,

According to U.S. Central Command, on August 6, 49 commercial vessels had altered their routes in the Strait of Hormuz since July 14, with 2 vessels disabled and 2 boarded. The figure increased from 44 vessels reported on August 3, representing 5 additional route changes in four days. The

According to Goldman Sachs, July core CPI is expected to rise 0.19% month-over-month, below the market consensus of 0.2%, and 2.47% year-over-year, lower than the expected 2.5%. Headline CPI is anticipated to increase just 0.05% month-over-month versus the expected 0.1%, reflecting prior energy