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Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.

invezz.com - 2026-07-22 00:32:10

Micron's ( NASDAQ :MU | MU Price Prediction ) Fiscal Q3 2026 results include something you should look into a little more closely.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-20 13:45:43

The Kospi Index retreated by over 4% today, July 20, as concerns on the technology sector coincided with the ongoing US-Iran war. It slumped to 6,525 points, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-07-20 00:35:44

Markets are embracing the idea that we are in an AI supercycle. Investors are betting on a multi-decade technological shift, similar to the internet, that will transform industries, computing, and infrastructure.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-17 15:49:59

When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-17 07:46:35

The Kospi Index continued its strong recovery as technology companies like Samsung and SK Hynix soared. It jumped to 7,377, up by 15% from its lowest point this month.

invezz.com - 2026-07-15 00:42:06

The Korean stock market is now interlinked with American portfolios, Christopher Collins writes.

barrons.com - 2026-07-13 15:45:00

SK Hynix stock slumped in its first full day of U.S. trading as jitters continued to weigh on chip and memory stocks.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-13 13:11:06

Friday, July 10, may have been ordinary for those outside the investment community, but for folks engaged with the market, it marked an opportunity to gain exposure to the second most valuable company in South Korea. On Friday, SK Hynix (SKHY) became available to U.S. investors via the Nasdaq.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 07:59:42

The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-07-12 03:11:12

South Korea's Kospi Index jumped by over 4% on Friday, capping a highly volatile week that saw it plunge to 7,060, its lowest level since May 20. It remains in a local bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-10 01:53:56

South Korean battery ​maker LG Energy ‌Solution said on Tuesday it expects ​April-June operating ​profit to fall ⁠77% to 113 ​billion won ($73.91 ​million), as sluggish electric vehicle (EV) demand continued ​to weigh ​on battery sales.

reuters.com - 2026-07-06 20:03:44

While a justifiable amount of A.I.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 11:00:12

The Kospi Index retreated by over 1.5% today, July 6, as foreign investors continued to sell their shares ahead of Samsung Electronics' preliminary earnings report. It was trading at 7,947, down by 15% from its highest point this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-05 22:43:25

South Korea's Kospi Composite Index slipped by nearly 2% on Monday morning, driven by the sell-off in SK Hynix and Samsung, rising crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran crisis, and fears of single-stock ETFs. It retreated to 8,255 points, a few points below the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-06-28 22:36:49

South Korean stocks ended their worst week in more than three months on Friday, capping a turbulent stretch that has also prompted comparisons between the country's benchmark equity index and the meme-stock frenzy that gripped global markets in 2021. The benchmark KOSPI index closed down 519.09 points, or 5.81%, at 8,411.21 after tumbling as much as 9% earlier in the session, triggering circuit breakers for the second time this week.

invezz.com - 2026-06-26 05:25:04

South Korea was hoping to take the first step to an upgrade to developed-market status with MSCI this year. However, the index provider's latest review kept the country in its Emerging Markets category.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 08:53:38

SK Hynix will be easier for investors to buy. Will that hurt demand for South Korean funds and the DRAM ETF?

barrons.com - 2026-06-24 15:15:00

A combination of a weaker U.S. dollar, a push among retail and institutional investors alike toward international investments, and increasing demand for AI exposure have all positioned South Korea as a country to watch in 2026. Companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are at the center of the semiconductor industry, responsible for AI and with demand for memory and hardware components far outstripping supply, these companies can reap significant benefits.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-24 10:06:07

The Kospi Index retreated sharply this week, reaching its lowest level since June 12, as technology stocks plunged. It retreated by 10% on Tuesday, and continued the trend today, June 24.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 00:04:38

South Korea stocks are correcting. U.S. markets should take heed.

barrons.com - 2026-06-23 10:16:00

FLKR reaches a new 52-week high amid a semiconductor-led market surge and robust export growth in South Korea.

zacks.com - 2026-06-22 10:41:32

The same memory-chip cycle that has made Samsung and SK Hynix soar is forcing the Bank of Korea toward rate hikes, leaving Korean sovereign debt the worst performer in the world. It is a case study in how an AI boom can wreck a boring asset class rather than fund it.

forbes.com - 2026-06-19 18:45:07

Asian markets were broadly steady on Thursday as investors looked past the formal signing of a US-Iran interim peace agreement and focused instead on what comes next for oil, rates and risk appetite. The deal extends an April ceasefire by 60 days and aims to create room for a final truce, but it has not removed the political risk around enforcement.

invezz.com - 2026-06-18 01:28:00

I recommend buying Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF, which offers exposure to South Korean equities, especially memory producers benefiting from AI-driven demand. FLKR's forward P/E has compressed to 8x despite a >100% YTD rally, suggesting improved earnings expectations and potential for further upside if re-rated to historical multiples. Corporate governance reforms and tax changes in South Korea are key triggers that could drive a re-rating of FLKR and unlock value for minority shareholders.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-17 12:38:58

Jeong Eun-Bo, CEO & Chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX), talks to CNBC's Lisa Kim about foreign investment in the South Korean markets, and evaluates the country's chances of ascending the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

youtube.com - 2026-06-12 02:26:48

Korea has been a hot market but shares are falling back to earth, especially those of memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.

barrons.com - 2026-06-11 09:01:00

Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants' of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea's rollercoaster exchange.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-09 06:16:00

South Korea's Kospi Index rose by over 4% on Tuesday, mirroring the resurgence of the US equities market. It rose to KRW 7,814, a few points above the Monday's low of KRW 7,435 as technology stocks jumped and crude oil prices retreated.

invezz.com - 2026-06-08 23:58:48

South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”

wsj.com - 2026-06-08 04:29:00

Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed ​that and her risk tolerance for debt.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 04:23:33

South Korea's KOSPI plunged on Monday as a global chip selloff turned into a full-blown stress test for one of the world's hottest equity markets. The benchmark index triggered a Level 1 circuit breaker just minutes after the open, falling as much as 8.4% to around 7,477 in early trade.

invezz.com - 2026-06-08 00:12:37

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell sharply on Friday as a selloff in US chip stocks spilled into South Korea, raising fresh questions about the country's heavy dependence on the artificial intelligence boom. The KOSPI opened 3.66% lower and later dropped as much as 5.7%, prompting the Korea Exchange to trigger a sell-side sidecar that briefly suspended programme trading.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 23:47:24

Samsung and SK Hynix are key to soaring South Korean stock market, but a rate hike could trigger a 15% market correction.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-04 18:40:00

South Korea's AI-fueled rally has made it the world's sixth-largest stock market, and the rally may be far from over. Investors may want to keep South Korea ETFs on their radar.

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 11:06:06

Asian equities fell on Tuesday as doubts over a Middle East ceasefire weighed on risk appetite, offsetting optimism around artificial intelligence funding and potential listings. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan slipped 0.6% after a volatile open.

invezz.com - 2026-06-02 00:16:57

Matthews Asia's Sean Taylor explains why he remains constructive on China despite the broader indexes lagging some high-performing sectors. He also outlines his South Korea strategy, including an overweight call on chipmakers balanced by exposure to industrials.

youtube.com - 2026-05-31 23:42:59

South Korean tech firm Kakao Corp said ​it has failed to reach a pay deal ‌with its union after second-round negotiations mediated by the government on Wednesday.

reuters.com - 2026-05-27 22:30:52

Call it a K-pop.

investopedia.com - 2026-05-27 13:46:22

South Korea is emerging as one of the strongest AI plays outside the United States. Semiconductor strength & AI optimism are driving KOSPI and South Korea ETFs.

zacks.com - 2026-05-27 11:05:36

Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed to a record high on Wednesday, as a rally in semiconductor shares outweighed weakness in banks and real estate stocks. The benchmark index rose 1.25% to 65,811.78 as of 0147 GMT, after touching an intraday high of 66,428.81.

invezz.com - 2026-05-27 00:10:37

Asia's smaller companies have delivered stronger returns than the region's large-cap stocks over the past five years, while also offering lower volatility and broader sector exposure, according to HSBC Asset Management. The firm said Asia small-cap stocks outperformed their large-cap counterparts by nearly 3% annualised at the index level over the period.

invezz.com - 2026-05-25 09:48:51

Investors are focusing on AI developments in North Asia. China is coming out of more than three years of deflation measured by the producer price index.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-19 20:46:06

About 10 companies from countries including Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore have filed for Hong Kong listings this year and some others are exploring options, an ​exchange executive said, as the market's robust IPO momentum lures global firms.

reuters.com - 2026-05-19 19:09:00

South Korea's stock market is on track for another superb year as it swats away tariff and energy threats to its economy.

investors.com - 2026-05-14 08:00:11

SK Innovation , owner of ​South Korea's top refiner ‌SK Energy, said on Wednesday the normalisation of ​production and ​logistics of its refining business ⁠is expected ​to take time even ​if the Middle East conflict is resolved.

reuters.com - 2026-05-13 03:01:47

A top South Korean official has proposed a tax on AI profits to be redistributed among society as a semiconductor boom drives massive earnings for tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

techxplore.com - 2026-05-12 05:05:47

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF offers pure, cost-effective exposure to Korea's surging tech-driven market, with a 0.09% expense ratio and strong liquidity. Korea's export boom, led by semiconductors and shipbuilding, drives record corporate earnings, with Samsung and SK hynix benefiting from the AI supercycle. Valuations remain compelling: FLKR's forward P/E is 7.66x, and KOSPI trades well below historical averages, suggesting significant mean reversion upside.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-11 23:50:35

South Korea ETFs surge as KOSPI tops 7,000 for the first time, driven by booming AI chip demand and gains in Samsung and SK Hynix.

zacks.com - 2026-05-07 14:35:47

South ​Korean President ‌Lee Jae Myung ​and ​Dutch Prime Minister ⁠Rob ​Jetten agreed ​in their first phone ​call ​to expand cooperation ‌in ⁠semiconductors, AI, quantum technology, ​batteries ​and ⁠offshore wind, ​Seoul's presidential ​Blue ⁠House said.

reuters.com - 2026-05-07 06:53:15