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US Pre-Market: Korean Memory Giants Samsung and SK Hynix's Combined Investment of Over $2.4 Trillion Boosts Chip Sector, as US Pensions' $30 Billion Selling Pressure Hits
TradingKey - On June 29 Eastern Time, in US premarket trading, the three major stock index futures rose collectively. As of press time, Dow Jones futures rose 0.46%, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.19%, and S&P 500 futures rose 0.85%.
Mon, Jun 29

Breaking Dependence on Three Memory Giants. TSMC Partners Winbond to Reconstruct Local DRAM Supply Chain
TradingKey - Against the backdrop of intensifying global memory chip supply-demand imbalances, TSMC (TSM) is accelerating its localized supply chain substitution plan to reduce its reliance on the three major international memory giants: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron (MU).
Mon, Jun 29

Manipulating DRAM Prices Through HBM Transition? Memory Giants Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron Face US Antitrust Class Action
TradingKey - Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, the three chip giants controlling nearly 90% of the global DRAM market share, are facing a class-action lawsuit in a California federal court. The companies are accused of colluding to restrict traditional DRAM production under the guise of a strategic shift to AI High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), driving up prices by approximately 700% over the past four years.
Mon, Jun 29

Samsung Electronics’ Largest Investment in History. Stunning Announcement of '2,655 Trillion Won' Plan Exceeding Expectations, Will Stock Price Hit Another Record High?
Samsung Group announced a larger-than-expected 2,655 trillion won investment plan, with its stock price poised to rebound and reach new highs.
Mon, Jun 29

WTI Crude Falls Below $70, Easing US-Iran Tensions Erode Risk Premium, Oil Prices May Drop to $60
TradingKey - As of the European session on June 29, WTI crude oil (USOIL) prices fluctuated and weakened near $70.00. From the market perspective, oil prices opened slightly higher due to the renewed exchange of fire between the US and Iran, but subsequently weakened again as tensions eased.
Mon, Jun 29

Grok 4.5 Undergoing Internal Testing at SpaceX and Tesla, Musk Says Performance May Exceed Claude Opus, New Models to Be Released Monthly
TradingKey - On June 28, Eastern Time, Elon Musk disclosed via the X platform that Grok 4.5, developed by xAI, is currently undergoing internal testing at SpaceX and Tesla. He also announced plans to release a brand-new AI model "trained entirely from scratch" every month for the remainder of this year.
Mon, Jun 29

Samsung Announces 2,655 Trillion Won Investment Plan, South Korea’s AI and Semiconductor Strategy Marks Largest-Ever Investment
TradingKey - On June 29, following the official announcement of a new round of semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industry development strategies by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Samsung Electronics announced after-hours a massive long-term investment plan of up to 2,655 trillion Korean won (KRW). This marks the largest investment in the history of South Korea's AI and semiconductor strategy. The investment will focus on key areas including AI semiconductors, advanced memory chips, AI data centers, advanced packaging, new wafer fabs, displays, and batteries. This move demonstrates South Korea's attempt to leverage the synergy between corporate capital expenditure and national industrial policy to further consolidate its core position in the global chip supply chain.
Mon, Jun 29

Who Holds the Stranglehold on the AI Era? Surging Memory Prices Fatten Storage Giants, Downstream Terminals Raise Prices Across the Board
TradingKey - As the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives a surge in demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), global memory chipmakers are entering an unprecedented golden age of profitability.
Mon, Jun 29

Micron Stock Price Forecast: Memory Chip Demand May Push Micron Stock Past $1,400
TradingKey - Latest market data show that last Friday (June 26), Micron (MU) experienced a pullback on the first trading day after releasing exceptionally strong earnings. The stock surged to an intraday high of $1,198.71 but later retraced to around $1,121.36, closing down 6.69% for the day. The price action indicates that due to overextended recent gains and rising profit-taking, the stock has begun to show signals of heavy profit-taking at these elevated levels.
Mon, Jun 29

Japan and South Korea Stocks See 'Drop Before Rally.' SoftBank Plunges 5%, SK Hynix Defies Trend to Lose Only 1%
The KOSPI and Nikkei 225 staged a "fall-then-rise" trend, as SoftBank plunged over 5%, Samsung Electronics and Kioxia fell about 4%, and SK Hynix dropped around 1%.
Mon, Jun 29

Musk’s Acquisition of Optical Module Maker Mesh Wins FTC Clearance, SpaceX’s Computing Power Footprint Expands Further
TradingKey - According to a filing disclosed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on June 25, Elon Musk's acquisition of high-speed optical module startup Mesh Optical Technologies has received regulatory approval. The FTC completed its antitrust review by granting "early termination" of the waiting period, allowing the transaction to bypass the statutory waiting period and proceed directly. The filing did not disclose the transaction value, closing timeline, or equity structure. The acquiring entity is registered under Musk personally, rather than SpaceX.
Mon, Jun 29

OpenAI Delay Effect Hurts Bulls: SoftBank Shares Continue to Fall Over 6% and Lose 6,000 Level, Where Is the Next Support Level?
Delays in OpenAI's IPO and its financial losses continue to weigh on SoftBank's stock price, which plunged below 6,000 yen today and may test the 4,800–5,000 yen range.
Mon, Jun 29

NVIDIA Enters a Critical Week at $192 — Can Core PCE Spark the Next AI Stock Rebound?
NVIDIA (NVDA) starts the week at $192.76 in a descending channel with RSI at 31. Core PCE, AI capex updates, and key support levels could decide the next move toward $205.70.
Mon, Jun 29

Samsung Starts a Critical Week After Its HBM4 Breakthrough — Can the Rally Resume?
Samsung (005930) starts a critical week after its HBM4 breakthrough. Here's what could drive the stock next, from AI memory demand and Core PCE to July earnings.
Mon, Jun 29

Today’s Market Recap: AI Chip Stocks Pull Back, Micron Falls Over 6%, June Non-Farm Payroll Data Becomes Market Focus
TradingKey - On June 26, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed. Tech stocks remained under pressure and the semiconductor sector continued its pullback, dragging the Nasdaq down for a fifth consecutive trading day.
Mon, Jun 29

Japan and South Korea Stocks Open Lower; KOSPI Tumbles 3% to Lead Asian Tech Stocks, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and SoftBank Pull Back in Tandem
The KOSPI and Nikkei 225 indices continued to pull back, as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, SoftBank, and Kioxia fell across the board.
Mon, Jun 29

Ark Invest Buys SpaceX Dip Against the Trend, Why Cathie Wood Is Bullish on Musk’s ‘Orbital Computing Power Empire’
If you believe in "Space + AI Edge Computing," SpaceX stock could be considered for the long term. In the short term, SpaceX's stock price has corrected from its peak of $225 to around $154, deflating much of the speculative bubble from its early IPO phase and returning to a reasonable strategic allocation range.
Sun, Jun 28

Sandisk (SNDK) Weekend Outlook: Can the S&P 500's Best Stock Extend Its 857% Rally?
TradingKey - Sandisk (SNDK) enters the new week after an 857% rally in 2026. Here's what to watch, including Micron's record quarter, Core PCE, NAND demand, and key risks.
Sun, Jun 28

Strategy (MSTR) Weekend Outlook: Can 847,363 Bitcoin Reverse the Stock’s 56% Slide?
TradingKey - Strategy (MSTR) heads into the new week holding 847,363 Bitcoin as investors weigh a $7.3B unrealized loss, Core PCE, Bitcoin prices, and the stock's oversold setup.
Sun, Jun 28

Week Ahead: June Payrolls to Be Released Early; US Stocks to Close Friday for Independence Day; Consumer Giant Nike to Report Earnings
TradingKey - In the coming week, the market will observe the US Independence Day holiday, and US stock markets will be closed on Friday. Heavyweight macroeconomic data, including the US June non-farm payrolls, will be brought forward to Thursday. Global sportswear giant Nike (NKE) is scheduled to release its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results after the US market close on Tuesday, June 30 (Eastern Time).
Sun, Jun 28


