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Tradingkey - Amid the summit between the heads of state of China and the United States, news of Ford Motor (F) entering the AI supply chain through a cross-sector expansion has boosted the company's stock price. According to media reports, the Detroit automaker officially launched its new subsidiary, Ford Energy, this week, focusing on providing battery energy storage systems for data centers, utilities, and other industrial and commercial customers in the U.S. Lisa Drake, President of Ford Energy, stated that the deep intersection of rapid data center development, large-scale renewable energy integration, and grid resilience requirements has created a significant structural gap in the global energy market. Ford Energy was established to fill this gap. Driven by this news, Ford’s stock price recorded a cumulative two-day gain of 20.77%, closing at $14.48. The share price reached a four-year high since February 2022.

TradingKey - On May 14, Eastern Time, U.S. retail sales for April performed robustly, growing by 0.5% and highlighting the continued resilience of the consumer market. Meanwhile, high-level officials from China and the U.S. held consultations in Beijing, signaling positive expectations. Driven by mu

TradingKey - On May 14, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed higher across the board, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both hitting record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 50,000 mark for the first time in three months. On the same day, Kevin Warsh officially succeeded Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, ushering in the Fed's "Warsh Era."

Tradingkey - During the Asian morning session on May 15, the KOSPI opened lower but trended upward, briefly surpassing 8,000 points to hit a record high, reaching an intraday peak of 8,046.78 points. As of press time, the KOSPI had reversed to a 0.4% decline, trading at 7,949.71. Market analysis suggests three major tailwinds are supporting the upward trajectory of the South Korean stock market: tech giants continue to scale up capital expenditure, significant room remains for the expansion of AI application penetration, and geopolitical factors alongside data sovereignty are driving increased investment from non-US countries. Given the high weighting of AI-related industries among South Korean listed companies, these factors are expected to provide continued support for the market. Furthermore, corporate governance is poised to become a second structural support pillar by 2026, alongside earnings improvement. If companies continue to deliver on share buybacks and cancellations, dividend increases, asset efficiency optimization, and enhanced transparency in information disclosure, the market pricing of the "Korea Discount" is expected to narrow further, driving a valuation recovery for low P/B blue chips from a tactical phase into a sustained trend.

TradingKey - The South Korea Composite Index opened lower but trended higher. After opening down 0.37% at 7,951.75 points, it rallied sharply to surpass the 8,000-point mark for the first time in history. The Nikkei 225 Index opened up 0.36% at 62,878.71 points and subsequently accelerated its upward momentum, reclaiming the 63,000-point threshold.

US markets hit records on AI growth and Nvidia’s China expansion. Key drivers include Cisco’s gains, Cerebras’ IPO, US-China diplomacy, South Korean retail FOMO, and Middle East tensions.

• Amphenol reported record Q1 2026 results exceeding guidance and expectations. • Acquisition of CCS business strengthens fiber optics for datacom and communication. • Company benefits from AI, 5G, and EV growth, with favorable analyst ratings.

• ARM reported strong Q4 and FY2026 earnings exceeding expectations. • UBS report shows ARM gained server CPU market share in Q1 2026. • Market volatility stems from company strength and industry concerns.

• Micron stock experienced intraday volatility despite positive industry sentiment. • Strong demand for AI-related HBM and DRAM drives Micron's revenue growth. • Policy risks and profit-taking may have contributed to stock fluctuations.

• Sea Limited reported strong Q1 2026 revenue growth across segments. • Company's Q1 2026 earnings per share missed analyst expectations. • Insider share sales occurred despite pre-arranged trading plans.

• J.B. Hunt forecasts 20% truckload rate increase within two years. • First-quarter 2026 earnings surpassed analyst expectations. • Institutional investors increased stakes; stock reached all-time high.

• Polestar reported a $383 million net loss in Q1 2026. • Gross margin turned negative at -3.2% due to competition and tariffs. • Record deliveries did not improve revenue due to pricing and mix.

• Joint venture news boosted ASTS stock despite earnings miss. • Management reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance, noting backlog. • Analyst upgrades and institutional buying signal increased confidence.

• NBIS reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS estimates. • Company raised 2026 capex and power capacity targets for AI demand. • Analysts increased price targets, citing AI infrastructure growth potential.

• UMC launched new 14nm eHV FinFET technology for display driver ICs. • April net sales increased 10.8% year-over-year, with year-to-date sales up 6.88%. • Company exhibits strong financials, positive analyst sentiment, and share repurchases.

• Nova's Q1 2026 results exceeded expectations with record revenue and earnings. • Strong demand for DRAM and memory devices drove company performance. • Nova provided optimistic Q2 2026 guidance, exceeding analyst consensus.

• KLA exceeded Q3 2026 earnings and revenue estimates. • AI demand drives growth in process control and advanced packaging. • KLA announced stock split and increased quarterly dividend.

• Bloom Energy stock rose significantly on strong financial performance. • A partnership with Oracle for AI data center power was highlighted. • Analysts and institutional investors showed increased positive sentiment.

• Coinbase stock rose over 7% due to regulatory clarity hopes. • Digital Asset Market Clarity Act approval boosted investor confidence. • Analyst upgrade and price target increase to $263 supported the stock.

• Ford's stock rose on strong Q1 2026 earnings and raised EBIT guidance. • Ford Pro's software subscriptions and Ford Energy initiative boost investor confidence. • Market sentiment is positive due to EV strategy, CATL collaboration, and dividend.