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JPMorgan Chase: SK Hynix's 15% stock price drop last week was an overreaction, maintain Overweight rating with a target price of KRW 2.75 million
JPMorgan Chase released a report on August 9, stating that SK Hynix's stock price fell by 15% last week, while the Kospi index fell by 5% and Samsung Electronics by 9% during the same period. This dec
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South Korea's LX Semicon begins shipping first automotive MCU to Hyundai, Kia
LX Semicon, South Korea's largest fabless chipmaker, has begun mass-producing its first automotive microcontroller unit (MCU), the LX61101, and started shipping it to Hyundai Motor and Kia. This marks
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Sony and TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced next-generation image sensor plant in Kumamoto, targeting 2029 production
Sony and TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced next-generation image sensor plant in Kumamoto, targeting 2029 production. The two companies reached a basic agreement in May to cooperate on the development
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High-frequency trading firms shun India's stock market closing auction due to SEBI short-selling hurdles
Bloomberg Markets reports that short-selling hurdles set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are causing high-frequency trading firms (HFTs) to avoid the closing auction of Indian equ
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JPMorgan Chase raised its earnings forecast for Kioxia Japan but lowered its target price from JPY 155,000 to JPY 130,000, stating that the market needs to verify the effectiveness of long-term agreements.
JPMorgan Chase maintained its "Overweight" rating on Japanese memory chip manufacturer Kioxia in its latest research report. The bank raised its operating profit forecasts for Kioxia for FY2027 to FY2
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Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha, killing at least 11 people
Yemen’s Houthis have launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha (Mocha), extending an assault on government-held areas along Yemen’s western coast and killin
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Goldman Sachs' top tech trader, Peter Callahan, points out that AI is driving three major structural shifts in tech investment: AI agent traffic surpassing human traffic, optical components outperforming memory chips, and open-source models challenging closed-source ecosystems at extremely low costs.
Top TMT trader Peter Callahan of Goldman Sachs outlined 10 core observations on how the AI wave is reshaping the tech sector in an August 9 report. He noted that current tech investments are undergoin
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JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
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The Nikkei index rose 1.2% in early trading to 66376.25 points, boosted by weak US employment data which lowered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Electronics and metal stocks led the gains, with Ibiden up 7.4%, Furukawa Electric up 8.8%, and Sumitomo Metal Mining up 5.7%. The dollar-yen exchange rate was quoted at 157.88, down from 158.30 yen a
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Analysis indicates that Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after a successor is found, while the company's second-quarter revenue reached $6.6 billion; Arista Networks' second-quarter sales surpassed $3 billion for the first time.
An analysis article points out that software giant Adobe's CEO, Shantanu Narayen, is seeking to step down after finding a successor, which brings uncertainty to the company's future management. Adobe
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Cleveland Fed's August inflation forecast suggests reacceleration in monthly core CPI, potentially setting up a divided September FOMC meeting
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's latest Inflation Nowcasting estimates project July CPI to rise 0.09% MoM and 3.42% YoY, with core CPI up 0.21% MoM and 2.52% YoY. The forecast also indicates a
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects underlying CPI inflation to gradually increase, reaching price stability target by late FY2026-FY2027, with significant upside risks to prices
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, projecting that underlying CPI inflation is likely to gradually increase, reaching a level consist
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects Japan's economy to grow moderately in FY2026, accelerating from FY2027 as crude oil price effects wane, supported by AI demand
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, noting that Japan's economy has recovered moderately despite some weakness from the Middle East si
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Airbnb Q2 revenue increased by 17% to $3.61 billion, stock price surged by 14% as AI customer support reduced the cost per booking by 16% and full-year outlook was raised.
Airbnb announced its second-quarter results, with revenue increasing by 17% year-over-year to $3.61 billion, exceeding market expectations. The company also raised its full-year revenue growth forecas
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Analysis indicates that if the stock market faces a collapse, history shows that long-term investment strategies have never failed; currently, both the Buffett Indicator and the Shiller P/E ratio are at historical highs, suggesting the market may be overvalued.
An analysis article from Yahoo Finance points out that while major market indices are repeatedly hitting new highs, the Buffett Indicator has surged to a record-breaking over 232%, and the S&P 500 Shi
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Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
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US Social Security Benefits Reduce Railroad Retirement Tier I Dollar for Dollar for Split-Career Workers
For individuals who have worked in both the U.S. railroad and non-rail sectors, their Social Security benefits directly reduce the Railroad Retirement Tier I benefit. This is because Tier I is designe
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Brent crude futures and U.S. crude futures both rise over $1 a barrel on uncertainty over Strait's reopening
Brent crude futures and U.S. crude futures both rise over $1 a barrel on uncertainty over Strait's reopening
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Analysis: Delaying the claim for U.S. Social Security benefits until age 70, while foregoing approximately $158,000 in early benefits, still yields long-term returns superior to any annuity product on the market.
Analysis indicates that delaying Social Security benefit claims from age 62 to 70 means foregoing approximately $158,000 in upfront benefits, but this move can result in roughly 76% higher lifetime be
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Trump says Black and Brown voters are shifting Republican
He states these voters are rejecting Communism and Socialism, and moving toward the Republican Party. Trump also points to the party’s history, noting that Abraham Lincoln was a Republican.
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JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur raised AMD's stock price target to $550 from $385, maintaining a "Neutral" rating after the chipmaker's recent earnings report.
JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur raised AMD's stock price target to $550 from $385, maintaining a "Neutral" rating after the chipmaker's recent earnings report.
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China's "national team" battles AI stock volatility as tech ETFs draw record inflows
Concerns over AI valuations have recently rocked the Chinese stock market, posing a test for Beijing's efforts to engineer a "long bull" trend. State-backed funds, known as the "national team," came i
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Micron Stock Drops 27% Since Mid-June Amid Broader AI Spending Skepticism, Despite Strong Q3 Sales Growth of 345%
A recent analysis suggests that Micron Technology's stock has fallen 27% since mid-June, driven by general investor skepticism about the sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI) spending, rather
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Analysts project TSMC's revenue to grow 42% in 2026 and 32% in 2027, with CEO expecting strong chip demand through 2029-2030
Wall Street analysts anticipate Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) will see 42% revenue growth in 2026 and 32% in 2027. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei believes strong chip demand, driven by AI, will continue through at l
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Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
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South Korean Lawmakers Propose Expanding FIU Powers to Investigate Unregistered Crypto Firms and Refer Them Directly to Law Enforcement
South Korean Lawmakers Propose Expanding FIU Powers to Investigate Unregistered Crypto Firms and Refer Them Directly to Law Enforcement
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Iran's oil supply to Chinese refineries is rapidly depleting due to U.S. sanctions.
Bloomberg reported that Iranian oil available to Chinese buyers is rapidly depleting, indicating that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has effectively cut off Tehran's revenue.
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Goldman Sachs: Hedge Funds Underperformed S&P 500 in July, Worst in Over 20 Years
Goldman Sachs strategists stated that hedge funds underperformed the S&P 500 in July, marking their worst single-month performance in over two decades, primarily due to the fading momentum of AI. The
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Indonesia seeks expanded joint military exercises with China
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called for broader and more intensive joint military exercises with China during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Adm. Dong Jun, in Jak
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Bloomberg: Asia's emerging market small-cap AI companies led gains this month, as investors shifted from chip giants to data center-related small-caps, with some surging as much as 90%.
Bloomberg reported that the rally in emerging market technology stocks is spreading to new companies, as investors shift their focus from chip manufacturing giants to smaller firms powering data cente
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Ukraine seeks Elon Musk's help to use Starlink-equipped drones to strike Russian missile launchers up to 200km inside Russia
Ukraine seeks Elon Musk's help to use Starlink-equipped drones to strike Russian missile launchers up to 200km inside Russia
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Samsung Electronics' labor union plans to hold a rally in Seoul on Friday afternoon to protest the widening pay gap with its semiconductor division.
The union primarily represents employees in Samsung's consumer device business, with its members concentrated in the Device eXperience (DX) division. The rally takes place against a backdrop where an
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Economists warn Taiwan's AI-fueled 11.05% GDP growth forecast for 2026 is likely unsustainable, citing risks from capex slowdowns and semiconductor concentration
Taiwan's statistics agency recently projected an 11.05% GDP growth for 2026, an increase from its 9.64% forecast in May. However, economists from Maybank, Tiger Fund Management, BMI, EIU, and UOB sugg
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Australian bond futures positions near record high on hedging demand
Australian bond futures positions near record high on hedging demand
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South Korea to launch 'Future Fund' with AI boom's 'windfall revenue'
South Korea's budget ministry announced Friday that it will launch the "Future Fund" to promote long-term economic growth. The fund will be financed by what the government calls "windfall revenue" fro
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: The total output of early rice nationwide in 2026 was 28.292 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%.
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the national per-unit area yield of early rice in 2026 was 5963.4 kg/hectare, a decrease of 48.5 kg/hectare or 0.8% compared to 2025; t
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AI helps Southeast Asia-based scammers cut costs, leading to wider spread of cross-border crimes
The use of artificial intelligence is facilitating the spread of fraud and other cross-border crimes in Southeast Asia. US-driven clampdowns are prompting these fraud groups to relocate from countries
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 1.35% on Friday, then narrowed its losses to 0.31%, closing at 6,831.53 points, dragged down by a renewed rise in US Treasury yields and higher oil prices.
U.S. government bond yields resumed their rise on Thursday, reversing some of the previous day's declines, after the U.S. Treasury announced an expansion of bond buybacks.
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South Korea's Exports Jumped 56% in Early August, Driven by Strong Chip Shipments
South Korea's exports surged 56% from a year earlier over the first 20 days of August, reaching $55.2 billion, customs data showed. This marks the highest level for the 20-day period for any August, w
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South Korea's producer prices in July fell 0.4% for the first time in 11 months, due to lower oil prices.
South Korea's central bank data shows that the Producer Price Index in July fell by 0.4% month-on-month, the first monthly decline since August 2025. This was mainly driven by falling global crude oil
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Donald Trump vows 'economic D-Day' on Iran, threatens 'massive' economic consequences for countries doing business with it
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will take action against any country deemed to be providing a lifeline to Iran, and will announce the specific mechanisms for new econ
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Changpeng Zhao: Supports tokenization on all blockchains, believes it's the best way for nations to raise funds and attract foreign direct investment
He pointed out that although tokenization brings about the problem of "fragmented liquidity," it is the fastest way to drive industry growth and can be partially solved by improving interoperability b
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Japan's headline inflation hit 1.9% in July, highest this year, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war
Core inflation, which excludes fresh food but includes energy, rose 1.8%, in line with expectations. Wholesale inflation also surged to 7.2% in July, with electricity charges being the largest contrib
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Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels escalated clashes, with government forces launching 81 attacks within 24 hours, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked targets inside Saudi Arabia.
A Yemeni government military spokesman stated that over the past 24 hours, government forces launched 81 attacks on Houthi positions, resulting in the "elimination" of several Houthi fighters and fiel
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Elon Musk retweeted a post stating that if humanoid robots possess high dexterity and intelligence, everyone will have access to healthcare services surpassing those available to the wealthiest people on Earth, and human happiness will be significantly enhanced.
Elon Musk retweeted a post from cb_doge, which quoted Musk himself stating that highly dexterous and intelligent humanoid robots will enable everyone to receive better medical care than even the wealt
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OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with US business users in Q3, though Anthropic still leads in market share as of July, new data indicates
Data from corporate credit card and expense management company Ramp shows OpenAI is growing faster among US businesses in Q3 to date, after losing the lead to Anthropic in May. As of July, Anthropic h
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Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
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The White House released the "National Space Transportation Policy," aiming to ensure continued U.S. leadership in space and planning to support over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030.
The policy identifies space access as a critical national and economic security interest and directs U.S. executive departments and agencies to take actions including optimizing launch and reentry inf
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