Crypto-Related Stocks & US Market

According to DB Securities on October 7, GS Retail's Q3 consolidated operating profit rose 4% year-over-year to 115.6 billion won, meeting market expectations. The supermarket division is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth, driven by recovering consumer sentiment and market share

On September 15, InBody Vice President Cha In-jun, son of founder Cha Ki-chul, sold 120,000 shares (0.89% stake) via block deal at 54,860 Korean won per share, generating 6.6 billion Korean won. The sale reduces his holding from 9.79% to 8.9%. Cha used proceeds to repay 5.5 billion Korean won of a 1

According to Samsung Securities, the brokerage raised its target price for Cosmax to 370,000 Korean won from 270,000 won on October 8, maintaining a buy rating. Analyst Jeong Dong-hee noted that the 2027 annual operating profit estimate was raised 14% due to expanding operating leverage across

According to IBK Securities on October 8, the brokerage maintained its target price of 4 million Korean won for SK Hynix with a buy rating, citing sustained demand for memory semiconductors driven by artificial intelligence model growth. The firm expects SK Hynix to report Q3 revenue of 95.8

According to Mirae Asset Securities on October 8, Ilgin Electric maintained a "buy" rating with a 114,000 Korean won target price. The brokerage forecasts the company's Q3 revenue will rise 36.1% year-over-year to 612.9 billion Korean won, with operating profit surging 78.1% to 62.9 billion won.

According to Fox News, Jeff Bezos announced that Blue Origin has raised $10 billion in external funding for the first time, marking the space company's debut capital round from outside investors.

South Korea's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market contracted to 466.2883 trillion won as of the 2nd of this month, down 12.56% from its June 22 peak of 533.2361 trillion won, according to the Korea Financial Investment Association. The decline coincided with the KOSPI index falling from the

The KOSDAQ market closed at 898.43 on the previous trading day, down 2.34% from the prior session, after reaching 919.92 on the 6th and recovering the 900-point level for the first time in approximately three months. The index recovery contrasts sharply with individual stock performance, as

Hana Securities downgraded Hyundai Mobis' target price from 680,000 won to 580,000 won on October 8, while maintaining its 'buy' investment rating. The adjustment reflects revised earnings estimates and a decline in the valuation of affiliated companies. Despite the downgrade, the new target price o

KB Securities cut its target price for Krafton from 350,000 won to 300,000 won on the 8th, citing a 14% reduction in 12-month forward earnings per share (EPS) estimates due to the absence of new title momentum. Analyst Lee Ji-eun attributed the downgrade to PUBG's revenue decline accelerating

According to the Financial Investment Association of Korea, as of October 2, the domestic ETF market size fell to 466.3 trillion won, down 12.56% from its record high of 533.2 trillion won recorded on June 22. The market contraction follows a sharp decline in the KOSPI index from above 9,000 to

According to Hana Securities analyst Song Sun-jae, on October 8, Hyundai Mobis' target price was cut from 680,000 won to 580,000 won, citing revised earnings estimates and reduced affiliate valuations. The analyst maintained a buy rating, projecting Q3 revenue of 15.3 trillion won with an

US 10-year Treasury yields surged to 5.36% overnight, marking the highest level since 2002, pressuring bank and housing-related equities. The higher rates amplified concerns about bond valuation losses and rising credit risks for banks, while mortgage-dependent sectors faced additional

According to Bloomberg, on October 7, Intel CEO Chen Li-wu and Elon Musk clarified Intel's ongoing role in the Terafab AI chip initiative, addressing market concerns over TSMC's involvement. Musk stated on X that Tesla and SpaceX would build and operate the fab, with TSMC potentially leasing space o

D.A. Davidson raised its 12-month price target for Micron Technology to $3,000 from $2,100, representing 187% upside from Tuesday's close, as a Dutch court banned Merck's Keytruda SC sales in eight European countries for patent infringement, the US Treasury's $39 billion 10-year bond auction drove y

According to D.A. Davidson, Micron Technology's 12-month price target was raised from $2,100 to $3,000 on October 7, representing a 43% increase and implying 187% additional upside from Tuesday's close. Analyst Gil Luria cited that investors are still in early stages of understanding Micron's

On October 6, a $44 million net investment in bearish put spreads on the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and significant options activity on Meta signaled investor concerns despite recent stock market highs, according to options analysis firm SpotGamma. The SPY trade involved 100,000 put spreads expiring in

According to Temasek CIO Rohit Sipahimalani at the Milken Institute Asia Summit, AI trading reversal is the biggest risk facing markets today. While AI-related companies maintain strong earnings despite rising U.S. Treasury yields, the S&P 500 remains near record highs largely due to AI sector

Korean securities firms are transforming mobile trading apps into lifestyle finance platforms by integrating shopping rewards and investment services. Hana Securities recently launched a 'Shopping Rewards' service, while Kiwoom Securities' app-based point service surpassed 1 million subscribers on t

According to South Korean financial industry sources, on October 8, Kiwoom Securities' app-tech service 'Kiwoom Points' surpassed 1 million subscribers, roughly 20 months after its launch in late 2024. The milestone reflects a broader shift among Korean securities firms expanding their mobile