Alan Long

TradingKey - On October 12, South Korean memory chip stocks fell significantly in intraday trading. As of press time, Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) dropped by as much as around 4.1% to 252,500 won, while SK Hynix (000660.KS) fell by as much as about 4.01% to 1,624,000 won. Chinese DRAM manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) announced R&D progress on next-generation memory technology, further fueling market concerns over intensifying competition in the global DRAM industry.

TradingKey - As of Friday (October 9) Eastern Time, WTI (USOIL) crude oil dipped before turning higher during intraday trading. Prices briefly pulled back to $90.01 before erasing losses to close at $91.67, up 0.55%. This round of oil price volatility was primarily driven by the combined impact of progress in US-Iran negotiations and crude oil production disruptions in the US Gulf of Mexico.

TradingKey - In the coming week (October 12 to October 16), the U.S. market will enter one of October's most critical macro data and earnings windows. U.S. September CPI, PPI, retail sales, industrial production, and regional manufacturing indices will be released in quick succession, alongside the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book. As the October 27–28 FOMC meeting approaches, inflation and consumption data will directly influence market expectations regarding the timing of the next rate hike.

TradingKey - As of Friday (October 9) Eastern Time, copper prices (COPPER) rebounded significantly, closing up 1.64% at $14,537, bringing the weekly cumulative gain to 2.08% and reversing the previous week's decline. The recent renewed strength in international copper prices was mainly supported by factors including supply disruption risks at Chilean copper mines, a recovery in China's import demand, and declining exchange inventories. However, the trajectory of the US dollar and US interest rate expectations may still limit the short-term upside for copper prices.

TradingKey - Palantir (PLTR) shares have recently continued to trend higher, further breaching the $200 round-number mark on October 9. On that day, PLTR closed at $209.05, surging 5.17% and touching an intraday high of $209.58 to hit an all-time high, with a trading volume of approximately 37.58 million shares. Prior to this, the stock gained 2.40% on October 8, bringing the cumulative gain over the two trading days to around 7.7%. Calculated from the closing price of $188.75 on October 2, PLTR rose roughly 10.8% over the following sessions, with its short-term price baseline shifting noticeably higher.

TradingKey - On Saturday (October 10), Bitcoin (BTC) extended its rebound from the previous trading session. As of writing, Bitcoin was trading near $82,700, posting a modest daily gain. On Friday, Bitcoin rose about 1.1%, briefly touching around $83,500 intraday after falling to near $80,400 on Thursday. Although the price has recovered part of its losses, it has yet to effectively break above $83,000, and the short-term trend remains in a post-correction recovery phase.

TradingKey - As of pre-market trading on October 9 Eastern Time, Apple (AAPL) shares fell over 2% due to market rumors that the company cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro. Against the backdrop of its stock price recently approaching a period high near $345, this news drove a noticeable pullback in Apple's pre-market price.

TradingKey - On Friday (October 9) Eastern Time, futures tied to the three major U.S. stock indexes rose across the board in pre-market trading as falling oil prices and a rebound in AI chip stocks improved market sentiment. However, U.S. Treasury yields remained elevated, and Delta Air Lines' lowered full-year earnings guidance also kept the market cautious.

TradingKey - SpaceX (SPCX) shares rebounded in pre-market trading on October 9, Eastern Time, following a noticeable pullback in the previous session. As of press time, SPCX was up approximately 4.1% in pre-market trading at around $167, after declining 4.19% on October 8 to close at $160.57, touching an intraday low of $160. The primary driver behind the pre-market gain was SpaceX's announcement that it is acquiring nationwide 800MHz low-band wireless spectrum.

TradingKey - As of the close on October 8, Eastern Time, Micron (MU) shares closed down 4.79% at $1,035.84, with an intraday high of $1,088.50 and a low of $1,032.10, on a trading volume of approximately 29.91 million shares. This follows a 4.06% gain to $1,088 on October 7, with the sharp volatility over two consecutive trading days indicating a widening short-term divergence between bulls and bears.

TradingKey - As of Friday (October 9), gold prices (XAUUSD) rebounded noticeably after a period of consecutive decline. During today's Asian session, gold briefly rose back above $4,200, hitting an intraday high of $4,207.73. Having previously touched a two-month low on Wednesday, gold regained upward momentum as the US dollar and US Treasury yields pulled back.

TradingKey - Pre-market on October 8 ET, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges upgraded Palantir (PLTR) to Buy, setting a price target of $230. Based on the closing price of $194.12 on October 7, this target price implies a potential upside of approximately 18.5%.

TradingKey - On October 8, international oil prices surged in intra-day trading, with both WTI (USOIL) crude and Brent (UKOIL) crude rising by over 5% at one point. Escalating shipping security risks in the Middle East, combined with the suspension of some crude production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico due to a hurricane, heightened supply-side uncertainties and drove oil prices rapidly higher.

TradingKey - On Thursday (October 8) Eastern Time, soaring oil prices and rising US Treasury yields combined to weigh on risk appetite, sending futures on the three major US stock indices down across the board in pre-market trading. However, analyst ratings, energy prices, and corporate earnings continued to drive clear divergence among individual stocks.

TradingKey - As of the close on Wednesday, October 7 (ET), AMD (AMD) shares fell 0.55% on Wednesday after reaching a record high of $658.52 on Tuesday. However, technical indicators suggest the stock remains in an uptrend, while Citi recently raised its price target sharply from $575 to $800, further heightening market focus on the long-term growth potential of the company's CPU business.

TradingKey - On October 8, TSMC (TSM) released its latest revenue data. Driven by continued growth in demand for AI-related chips, the company's revenue for the third quarter of 2026 reached an all-time high, exceeding prior market expectations.

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on October 8, gold prices (XAUUSD) maintained a weak rebound today, with the latest price trading near $4,120. Yesterday, gold prices briefly broke below $4,100 intraday, touching a low of $4,066.35. Price action indicates that bearish market sentiment clearly holds the upper hand, and gold prices may continue to decline in the short term.

TradingKey - As generative AI, AI agents, and data center investments continue to grow, Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) remain the two most closely watched companies in the US AI chip sector.

TradingKey - Since the beginning of 2026, white sugar has emerged as one of the standout performers in the commodities market. As of September 30, spot white sugar prices have gained over 22% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the roughly 12% rise of the S&P 500 Index over the same period. In August in particular, white sugar prices surged 22.9% in a single month, recording one of its strongest monthly performances since October 2010.

TradingKey - In August, gold (XAUUSD) prices continued to rebound from near $4,000, briefly approaching $4,700. As the key resistance level at $4,500 was broken, technical indicators show that upside space toward $4,900 has opened up, with gold expected to return to a bull market and bring renewed investor focus to the precious metals market. If gold re-enters a medium- to long-term upward cycle, apart from direct investments in gold and gold ETFs, gold mining stocks may offer even greater earnings elasticity than gold itself.