Jay Qian

TradingKey - During the Asian session on June 30, the Taiwan stock market marked its final trading day of the first half of 2026. The Weighted Index closed up 1,126.01 points, or 2.5%, at 46,125.91 points on Tuesday. For the first half of the year, the index recorded a cumulative gain of nearly 60%, starting from 28,963 points at the end of last year.

TradingKey - On June 29, Eastern Time, clear divergences emerged in the statements from both sides regarding whether the US and Iran would hold talks in Doha on the 30th.

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%.

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.

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.

TradingKey - Databricks is currently one of the most highly valued private technology companies globally. Backed by giants including Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Amazon (AMZN), its lead in the AI data platform sector continues to widen.

TradingKey - In June 2026, South Korean memory giant SK Hynix is accelerating its push into Wall Street. The dominant leader in the global HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) market plans to list on Nasdaq by issuing American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) under the ticker symbol "SKHY," in what will be one of the largest U.S. listings by a foreign company in recent years.

TradingKey - During Asian trading hours on June 26, SoftBank Group's stock price plummeted by over 14% intraday before closing down more than 12% at 6,226 yen, wiping out nearly 5.6 trillion yen in market value in a single day. The decline was triggered by reports that OpenAI, in which SoftBank holds a heavy $65 billion stake, has postponed its IPO as its financial deficit continues to widen. This sell-off comes shortly after SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son asserted in an exclusive interview with CNBC: "The next golden track to birth a trillion-dollar company will be physical AI and humanoid robots."

TradingKey - Ahead of the US market open on June 26, Eastern Time, the three major US stock index futures fell across the board. As of press time, Dow futures were down 0.10%, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.08%, and S&P 500 futures declined 0.44%.

TradingKey - Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker, is drawing up its most radical restructuring plan in nearly 90 years. According to multiple media reports, the company plans to lay off up to 100,000 employees over the coming years and shut down four of its domestic factories in Germany to cope with the compounding pressures of a slow electrification transition, high costs, and persistently weak demand in the European market. Meanwhile, the group plans to slash its capital expenditures by approximately 15% over the next five years, reducing it to over €130 billion.

TradingKey - The countdown has begun for the U.S. copper tariff decision. The U.S. Department of Commerce must submit its "Section 232" investigation report to the White House by June 30 to ultimately decide whether to impose import tariffs on refined copper.

TradingKey - On June 25, Eastern Time, just days after completing the largest-ever IPO, SpaceX (SPCX) once again delivered major news to the market. According to the Financial Times, citing four people familiar with the matter, SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell stated during the IPO roadshow that the company is considering launching Starlink retail mobile services for U.S. consumers and may build its own terrestrial mobile network covering the United States.

TradingKey - On June 25, Eastern Time, Germany's Merck Group announced that it will acquire US life sciences company Bio-Techne (TECH) for $73 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $11.3 billion.

TradingKey - On June 25 ET, in U.S. premarket trading, the three major stock index futures rose in unison. As of press time, Dow futures were up 0.24%, Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 2.16%, and S&P 500 futures gained 0.73%.

TradingKey - On June 25, Eastern Time, senior Iraqi oil officials pressured OPEC, demanding a significant increase in the country's production quota, warning that they would otherwise be "forced to consider all available options." Sources revealed that while Iraqi officials had seriously considered withdrawing from OPEC, the current plan is to remain within the organization and push for a higher quota.

TradingKey - After the market close on June 24, Eastern Time, following Micron Technology’s (MU) earnings release, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) immediately raised its price target from $550 to $1,540, maintaining an "Overweight" rating. This near-twofold upward adjustment reflects the bank's strong recognition of Micron's explosive earnings potential. Analyst Harlan Sur's upward revision was based on Micron's third-quarter revenue, gross margin, and earnings per share (EPS) all beating expectations.

TradingKey - On June 24, Eastern Time, global commodity markets experienced a broad sell-off, with precious metals and crude oil prices plunging in tandem. Spot gold (XAUUSD) fell over $100 intraday, breaking below $4,000 per ounce. As of press time, spot gold was trading at $3,968.62 per ounce, down 3.46%. Gold has fallen over 25% from its peak near $5,600 in January this year.

TradingKey - On June 24, Eastern Time, in U.S. pre-market trading, the three major stock index futures rose across the board. As of press time, Dow futures were up 0.06%, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.52%, and S&P 500 futures rose 0.27%.

TradingKey - On June 24, Seoul time, South Korea postponed the launch of its weekly individual stock options program, originally scheduled for June 29, which includes SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. On the same day, Samsung Electronics stated that it is considering repurchasing approximately 90 trillion won of shares to distribute employee bonuses.

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on June 24, SK Hynix officially submitted a securities registration statement to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, initiating the listing process for its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on Nasdaq. SK Hynix plans to raise up to 45 trillion won (approximately $29 billion) through the ADR issuance, with the proceeds to be used for domestic capacity expansion and the procurement of key equipment in South Korea.