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• Goldman Sachs second-quarter earnings exceeded analyst expectations across most core business segments. • Investment banking fees rebounded significantly due to increased global merger and acquisition activity. • Asset and Wealth Management segments reported record fees and strong net inflows.

• Lam Research benefits from increased demand for semiconductor equipment in advanced chip architectures. • Memory producers’ shift to high-bandwidth memory increases demand for etching and deposition tools. • Lower bond yields and favorable analyst commentary support the stock’s current market momentum.

• Morgan Stanley’s second-quarter earnings exceeded market expectations across core business segments. • Investment banking and wealth management units drove significant growth for the firm. • Analysts issued multiple buy ratings with an average price target of $217.58.

TradingKey - On July 14, Eastern Time, SK Hynix ADR (SKHY) shares rose sharply, recouping losses since its listing. As of publication, the stock was up 15.19% at $175.44. It is reported that options for the stock began trading on U.S. options exchanges today. The most active contracts in the market are currently the $185 strike calls, with a volume of approximately 2,900 contracts, followed by the $145 strike puts. Meanwhile, August calls with a $200 strike price also saw high interest, with volume exceeding 1,500 contracts. Daniel Kirsch, head of options at Piper Sandler, noted that traders are expected to actively position for short-term trades betting on further gains for SK Hynix ADR this week. Demand for short-dated calls is anticipated to rise significantly, and calls expiring this Friday may attract a swift influx of retail investors.

TradingKey - SK Hynix opened at $170 last Friday, closed at $168, then Seoul shares fell 15.4% on Monday — the worst single day in the stock’s history. SKHY is now at $152, filling the gap. Here’s what’s driving the selloff and where the real floor is.

• AMD data center growth is driven by AI accelerator and EPYC processor demand. • Improved supply chain and foundry allocations support AMD’s ability to meet hardware demand. • Institutional investors are increasing positions amid favorable macroeconomic shifts and positive analyst revisions.

• Wafer fabrication equipment demand is rising due to increased capital expenditures by chipmakers. • Advanced transistor architectures create significant growth opportunities for specialized materials engineering solutions. • Analysts maintain a Buy rating with an average price target of $599.92.

• Eli Lilly shares face pressure from market rotation and increased metabolic sector competition. • Regulatory concerns regarding drug pricing and reimbursement hurdles impact investor sentiment. • Manufacturing capacity scaling and supply chain complexities remain critical operational risks.

• Micron is securing key supply agreements for high bandwidth memory in AI infrastructure. • Analysts expect resilient pricing for DDR5 and NAND flash throughout the year. • Technical indicators show Micron is currently in an oversold condition with high volatility.

• AI-driven demand for advanced node capacity is accelerating semiconductor equipment investments. • Institutional investors are increasing positions ahead of anticipated positive earnings updates. • Analysts raised price targets following improved gross margin projections for the year.

TradingKey - Nvidia cut more than half its approved Asian chip buyers under a new compliance ‘white list,’ sending the stock down 3.5% on Monday. At $204 with a double top at $212, here’s what matters now — including the strongest quarter in its history.

TradingKey - On July 14, Eastern Time, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provided a positive surprise to the market. The unadjusted CPI rose 3.5% year-on-year in June, a significant decline from 4.2% in May and lower than the market expectation of 3.8%. The seasonally adjusted CPI fell 0.4% month-on-month, marking the largest single-month drop since April 2020 and far exceeding the market forecast of -0.1%.

TradingKey - On Tuesday, IBM (IBM) released a preliminary second-quarter results preview that shocked the market. The disclosed revenue of $17.2 billion was not only significantly lower than the Wall Street consensus estimate of $17.86 billion, but also fueled market concerns regarding the waning trend of traditional businesses amidst the AI infrastructure boom.

TradingKey - Goldman Sachs reports Q2 2026 earnings before the bell on July 14. Consensus: EPS $14.47, revenue $16.49B. At $1,047 in a symmetrical triangle, the $1,067 level is the breakout trigger. EMEA M&A hit a 19-year high.

• Lower US inflation data reduced Federal Reserve terminal rate expectations, weakening the US dollar. • Narrowing yield spreads between US and Canadian bonds increased demand for the Canadian dollar. • Rising oil prices and divergent central bank policy paths further pressured the USDCAD pair.

• Lower US inflation data reduced Fed interest rate expectations and narrowed yield differentials. • Geopolitical tensions increased safe-haven demand for the Swiss Franc among institutional investors. • The unwinding of carry trades and policy divergence are pressuring the USDCHF pair.

TradingKey - On July 14, Eastern Time, the three major US stock index futures showed mixed performance in pre-market trading. As of press time, Nasdaq 100 Index futures rose 0.49%, S&P 500 Index futures edged down 0.12%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.69%.

TradingKey - JPMorgan reports Q2 2026 earnings before the bell on July 14. Consensus: EPS $5.50–$5.59, revenue $49.16B–$51.09B. Full-year NII guidance of $103B is the key variable. At $334 above trendline support, $338.45 is the breakout trigger.

• Institutional inflows and expectations for a spot ETF are driving Solana’s price appreciation. • Increased decentralized finance activity and stablecoin supply are enhancing liquidity within the network. • Derivatives market data shows spot-driven demand rather than excessive speculative leverage.

TradingKey - On July 10, Eastern Time, SK Hynix (SKHY) ADRs were listed on Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion and setting a new record for the largest IPO by a foreign company in the U.S. The ADRs closed up 12.76% on their first day of trading.