Korean stocks have risen by almost 90% this year, making South Korea the best-performing stock market globally in 2026. Hedge fund managers at the Sohn Investment Conference highlighted Korea's strong economic position, with a GDP per capita comparable to Japan and a market larger than Canada’s. Investors see Korea as a key player in advanced industries like semiconductors, shipbuilding, and defense, indicating continued growth potential. This optimism suggests more global investment interest in Korea's market moving forward.
AI-related capital expenditures by major U.S. tech companies reached $400 billion in 2025 and are expected to hit $700 billion in 2026, driving stock market gains and economic growth. Despite concerns about a potential AI bubble, CoBank's report high...
Retail investors are selling shares in leading AI-related semiconductor companies such as Micron Technology and Advanced Micro Devices to raise cash for the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which is set to be the largest in history at $75 billion. This selling p...
The Nasdaq Composite and semiconductor stocks have declined following a strong rally driven by AI optimism. Technical indicators show negative momentum, crowded positioning, and rising volatility, suggesting caution among investors. The selloff may c...
Shares of SanDisk rose 14% and Western Digital climbed 6% following SK Hynix's announcement to double wafer capacity in five years and triple it by 2034 to meet growing AI memory demand. This plan supports a positive outlook for NAND, DRAM, and HDD s...
US stock markets rallied strongly after President Trump called off planned airstrikes on Iran, easing geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones rose 929 points (1.9%), with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gaining 1.8% and 2.5%, respectively. This move followe...
