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Size Matters? Royal Caribbean Cruises Don’t Think So
TradingKey - Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), as the world’s second-largest cruise operator, demonstrates industry-leading recovery and competitive strength in the post-pandemic era through robust revenue growth (18.6% increase in 2024, with net income surging 70.6%), exceptional operational efficiency
Mon, Aug 11

"Golden Decade" for HBM? SK Hynix Predicts 30% Annual Growth Through 2030
TradingKey - According to a Reuters report, SK Hynix executive Choi Jun-yong stated that the market for artificial intelligence (AI)-specific memory chips is projected to grow at an annual rate of 30% through 2030.
Mon, Aug 11

Bitcoin Surges Toward All-Time High — Economists Warn of a New Tech Bubble
The surge has prompted warnings from economists like Henrik Zeberi, who claims Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq suggests we’re entering “Tech Bubble 2.0.” He argues that speculative excess and macro distortions are inflating asset prices beyond fundamentals.
Mon, Aug 11

“Pay to Play” in China? NVIDIA and AMD to Hand Over 15% Chip Revenue to Buy Export Licenses
TradingKey - Beyond the “investment-for-tariff” model, the U.S. government has introduced a new and unprecedented trade tactic: requiring American tech giants to hand over a percentage of their foreign sales revenue in exchange for export licenses. This “pay-to-play” scheme — described by some as
Mon, Aug 11

Ethereum Surges 24% in a Week, Hits 4-Year High — A Bigger Winner in the Trump Era?
TradingKey - On August 10, Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, broke through $4,300, marking its first close above $4,000 in 2025 and reaching its highest level since late 2021. The rally — a 24% weekly gain — outpaced all major crypto peers, including Bitcoin (+6%), XRP (+9%)
Mon, Aug 11

China July Inflation Commentary: CPI Exceeds Expectations
TradingKey - On 9 August 2025, China's National Bureau of Statistics released inflation data for July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing the previous month's 0.1% decline, while remaining unchanged year-on-year. Core CPI increased by 0.8% year-on-year.
Mon, Aug 11

Stephen Miran Nominated as New Fed Governor; JPMorgan Predicts Four Rate Cuts Starting September
TradingKey - On Thursday, following the announcement of Stephen Miran's appointment as an interim member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, JPMorgan released a report forecasting that the Fed will implement a series of four consecutive rate cuts, each by 25 basis points, beginning in Septe
Fri, Aug 8

BoE August Rate Decision Commentary: Where Next for the Pound?
TradingKey - On 7 August 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) lowered its benchmark interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, aligning with broad market expectations. Notably, the decision sparked significant division within the committee, requiring two rounds of voting to pass.
Fri, Aug 8

Musk Orders Dojo Team Disbanded, Marking a Strategic Shift in Tesla’s AI Ambitions
TradingKey - Tesla is undergoing a major shake-up in its AI strategy. Multiple media outlets, citing people familiar with the matter, report that Elon Musk has ordered the shutdown of the company’s in-house Dojo supercomputer project. Peter Bannon
Fri, Aug 8

Fed Chair Contender Emerges? Waller Reportedly Favored by Trump Camp
TradingKey – Christopher Waller, current member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has reportedly become a top contender among Trump advisers to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed Chair.
Fri, Aug 8

MP Materials 2Q25 Earnings Comment: Going up the Value Chain
TradingKey - MP Materials released its earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal 2025 on August 7th after the bell.The smaller loss and the better revenue were surely welcomed by investors, and the stock is up 8.50% in the post-bell session.
Fri, Aug 8

TSMC July Sales Surge 26%, Driving Stock Prices Up
TradingKey - On Friday, August 8, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported its impressive July performance, recording revenue of NT$323.17 billion, marking the second-highest monthly total in its history and the highest for the same period in any previous year.
Fri, Aug 8

Was Kugler’s Departure a Coincidence or Part of Trump’s Strategy?
TradingKey – In the politically sensitive run-up to the U.S. election, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler unexpectedly announced her early resignation on August 1 via social media, sparking widespread attention. On the heels of her announcement, Donald Trump nominated Stephen Miran
Fri, Aug 8

Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Officially Ends — XRP Spot ETF Approval Odds Surge to 88%
On Friday, August 8, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially ended their multi-year legal battle, jointly filing to dismiss appeals in the Second Circuit Court.
Fri, Aug 8

SMIC Q2 Revenue Up But Profits Shrink: How Capacity Expansion & Price Wars Squeezed Margins?
TradingKey - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s chip manufacturing leader, faced immediate selling pressure on August 8 following its quarterly results disclosure. Shares plunged 8.19% to HK$48.66 by press time.
Fri, Aug 8

Ethereum Nears $4,000 — Institutional vs. Retail Tug-of-War Intensifies
On Friday, August 8, Ethereum (ETH) surged over 7% in 24 hours, briefly touching $3,968 before settling around $3,911, driven by a wave of bullish catalysts including President Trump’s executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto assets.
Fri, Aug 8

Toyota’s Hybrid Momentum Drives Q1 FY26 Growth, Yet Tariff Risks Cloud Horizon
TradingKey - Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) reported its Q1 FY2026 earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Following the market close on August 7, shares dropped approximately -1.36%, reflecting mixed sentiment despite optimism around robust hybrid sales and a weaker yen boosting profitab
Fri, Aug 8

SoftBank Quarterly Profit Soars to ¥421.8B; Son's Bet Pays Off as Shares Jump 13%
TradingKey - SoftBank Group has announced a substantial leap in performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, reporting a net profit of 421.8 billion yen. This not only significantly exceeded the market's general expectation of 127.6 billion yen but also marked a strong turnaround from a...
Fri, Aug 8

U.S. Treasury Auctions Face “Triple Weakness” in August — 30-Year Demand Echoes May’s Bond Market Nightmare
TradingKey - After lackluster auctions of 3-year and 10-year Treasuries earlier in the week, the 30-year bond auction on Thursday, August 7 also showed signs of weak demand — marking a troubling “three-peat” of soft results and reviving memories of May’s long-end bond market turmoil.
Fri, Aug 8

Eli Lilly’s Q2 2025 Triumph: Soaring Revenue, Plunging Stock – What’s Behind the Paradox?
TradingKey - Eli Lilly released its Q2 2025 financial results, demonstrating impressive financial performance. However, despite the stellar results, its stock price plummeted by over 14%, closing at approximately $640, down more than 30% from its yearly high.
Fri, Aug 8



