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TradingKey - Copper prices continue to climb as multiple factors drive the current rally. Supported by recovering demand in China and intensifying global supply-side risks, London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures broke the $14,000 per tonne threshold on Tuesday, approaching historical peaks.

Tradingkey - Markets continue to monitor details of the meeting between the U.S. and Chinese heads of state, with major Asia-Pacific equity markets hovering at high levels. U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, a nearly three-year high, weighing on U.S. chip stocks. Samsung may face the longest strike in its history, which pressured Japanese and South Korean stocks in early trading before they fluctuated upward to close higher. U.S. President Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening. According to sources close to the matter, the summit will discuss Iran, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and rare earths. The business delegation for this visit spans technology, finance, aviation, and agriculture, including Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, and executives from semiconductor firms such as Qualcomm (QCOM) and Micron (MU). The aviation sector includes Boeing (BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg, while the financial sector includes Citigroup (C), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Blackstone Group (

TradingKey - The U.S. is set to release April PPI data at 8:30 AM ET on May 13. Markets widely expect the U.S. April PPI to continue its upward trend, with the consensus pointing to a year-on-year growth rate of 4.9%, up from 4.0% in March. If realized, concerns regarding the upstream transmission of inflationary pressures will further intensify.

Tradingkey - At 8:30 AM ET on May 12, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April CPI report, a critical window for verifying the transmission of oil prices to inflation. Data indicated that U.S. inflation ran hot in April, with the year-on-year increase reaching 3.8%, the highest in near

TradingKey - On May 21, 61,000 union members at Samsung Electronics will launch an 18-day general strike, following a 93.1% approval vote. Government mediation between labor and management has collapsed.

TradingKey - As a core supplier in the global memory chip industry, Samsung Electronics is facing a labor dispute that could disrupt the global supply chain.

Higher-than-expected CPI data triggered a Bitcoin drop below $80,000, but the BitMEX co-founder remains staunchly bullish on BTC.

TradingKey - On May 12, Eastern Time, U.S. CPI data for April significantly exceeded market expectations, reaching its highest level since May 2023. The index rose 3.8% year-on-year, higher than the market forecast of 3.7%. Core CPI also increased 0.4% month-on-month, with prices for energy, rent, and airfare all trending upward.

TradingKey - On May 13, the Nikkei 225 Index opened 0.5% lower, while South Korea’s KOSPI Index opened down 1.7% before losses further widened to 3%.

April inflation hit a three-year peak of 3.8%, pressuring the Nasdaq and tech stocks. Markets are further braced by Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair confirmation, the maintenance of Trump’s 10% global tariffs, and a high-profile U.S. business delegation preparing for a strategic state visit to China.

• CVS Health price increased due to analyst upgrades and strong earnings. • Q1 2026 earnings surpassed expectations, with raised full-year guidance. • Stock shows mixed signals from valuation and insider selling.

• UBS downgraded Dell stock to 'Neutral' from 'Buy'. • AI growth gains are reflected in Dell's stock valuation. • Dell's stock experienced volatility after the UBS downgrade.

• Profit-taking and analyst price targets contributed to selling pressure. • Insider selling may signal investor concerns about future performance. • Broader semiconductor sector re-evaluation affects valuation multiples.

• Western Digital's stock fell due to share swap uncertainty and insider selling. • Strong prior performance and AI demand may have led to profit-taking. • Analysts maintain a bullish outlook with strong fundamentals and AI demand.

• FDA guidance reduces regulatory uncertainty for nicotine products. • Philip Morris exceeded Q1 2026 earnings and revenue expectations. • Company raised full-year and Q2 earnings per share guidance.

• Corning stock declined amid profit-taking and valuation concerns. • Operational issues and increased expenses impacted near-term outlook. • Analyst ratings are largely buy, with an average price target of $197.30.

• Geopolitical risks and U.S. export control legislation impact ASML. • TSMC delayed High-NA EUV machine deployment until 2029. • Analyst downgrade cites uncertainty in 2026 revenue and profit growth.

TradingKey - BigBear.ai (BBAI) provided a modest first-quarter update on May 5, and BBAI shares have declined about 26% year to date. The company finalized the acquisition of Ask Sage in January, marking its shift away from a services-heavy government contractor to a platform-centric AI company. The

• Intel shares declined amid valuation reassessment after rally. • Q1 2026 earnings surpassed expectations, driving earlier gains. • Mixed analyst ratings and increased short interest emerged.

TradingKey - AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.US) reported first-quarter results after the market close on May 11 ET. Despite reiterating its full-year revenue guidance, the company’s revenue significantly missed expectations, and losses were far wider than market forecasts. Driven by a surge in operating costs and lingering uncertainty regarding satellite launch risks, the stock plunged over 10% in after-hours trading before closing down approximately 9% at around $64.