Jay Qian

TradingKey - On April 16, 2026, OpenAI released GPT-Rosalind, a large language model specifically designed for life sciences research. Initial users include pharmaceutical giant Amgen (AMGN), vaccine manufacturer Moderna (MRNA), and the Allen Institute. Following the announcement, the CRO sector saw a broad decline, with IQVIA Holdings (IQV) falling 3.5% and Charles River Laboratories (CRL) dropping 2.6%. Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) and Schrodinger (SDGR) both tumbled over 5% at one point.

TradingKey — Starbucks (SBUX) recently launched a pilot feature within ChatGPT: users can chat with the AI about their mood, and it will provide coffee recommendations before redirecting them to the app to place an order. While seemingly an innovation on the product side, this move actually reflects the strategic logic Starbucks is adopting under income statement pressure: leveraging AI to reduce operational costs and enhance customer acquisition efficiency.

TradingKey - On April 16, South Korean media outlet Herald Business revealed that SK Hynix is advancing its US listing plans at a pace exceeding market expectations, with the target window set for June to July. This marks a significant acceleration from the previously vague "listing within the year" guidance.

TradingKey - As of April 16, Eastern Time, SpaceX's IPO process has entered the implementation phase. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company is planning chartered flights for site visits targeting potential anchor investors, with the itinerary covering multiple major facilities across the United States. Invitees include sovereign wealth funds, which may take a significant stake in the offering. Flights departing from New York in the coming weeks will include stops in Mississippi and are closely linked to the xAI data center campus.

TradingKey - On April 14, 2026, local time, NVIDIA (NVDA) officially released NVIDIA Ising, an open-source quantum AI model licensed under Apache-2.0. The model focuses on two core engineering challenges: quantum processor calibration and quantum error correction.

TradingKey - On April 14, 2026, ET, DevSecOps platform provider GitLab (GTLB) disclosed a deepened strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Boosted by the news, the company’s share price rose nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Given GitLab's cumulative year-to-date decline of over 47%, the market generally interpreted this movement as a re-pricing of its previously undervalued AI strategic assets.

TradingKey - While the 2026 AI computing race appears to be dominated by GPUs, HBM, and advanced packaging, the actual delivery cadence is determined by Ajinomoto, a Japanese firm that originated as an MSG producer. Its Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) holds over 95% of the global market for high-performance chip packaging materials, representing a critical link that Nvidia, Intel, and AMD cannot bypass.

TradingKey – An $800 billion valuation for Anthropic: this is the most staggering figure in the global AI investment circle as of April 2026. According to Business Insider, several venture capital firms have proactively extended investment offers to Claude developer Anthropic, with valuations reaching up to $800 billion—double the $380 billion valuation from its Series G round just two months prior. Notably, Anthropic has yet to accept any new funding, despite Silicon Valley capital vying for a stake. With the company set to launch its IPO as early as October 2026, the battle for the title of "the first public LLM stock" between the Anthropic IPO and the OpenAI IPO has officially begun.

TradingKey - On April 13 ET, Oracle (ORCL) closed up 12.69% at $155.62, while Credo Technology (CRDO) closed up 12.35% at $134.36. Driven by the underlying stocks, the 2x long Oracle ETF gained over 25% in a single day, and the 2x long Credo ETF rose more than 24%. On the same day, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq recovered all losses since the escalation of tensions in the Middle East in late March, as market sentiment notably improved.

TradingKey - On April 14, *The Information* disclosed a set of unpublished financial data: Starlink's satellite internet business revenue grew 50% year-over-year in 2025 to $11.4 billion, with EBITDA reaching $7.2 billion and an adjusted margin as high as 63%. Starlink is now the only profitable business segment under SpaceX, accounting for 61% of the company's total sales. In contrast, the xAI artificial intelligence business continues to "burn cash," and revenue growth in the rocket launch business has slowed.

TradingKey - On April 14, 2026, SK Hynix shares extended their rally, breaking the 1.1 million won mark intraday and hitting an all-time high of 1.13 million won. The company’s total market capitalization subsequently climbed to approximately 110 trillion won (about $80 billion), firmly securing its position as the second-largest company by market value in the South Korean stock market, trailing only Samsung Electronics. Looking back over the past few years, SK Hynix's stock price has been characterized by significant volatility. During the global memory chip industry’s cyclical downturn in 2022, the share price once dropped below 80,000 won. Driven by the explosive growth in demand for AI computing power, the company achieved a dual recovery in earnings and valuation through its forward-looking strategic positioning in the HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) sector. Entering 2026, the rally further accelerated, with a year-to-date (YTD) gain exceeding 35%, while the benchmark KOSPI index rose by less than 3% during the same period.

TradingKey - April 13, 2026. Goldman Sachs (GS) will lead the charge, kicking off the first-quarter earnings season for Wall Street’s major banks. Amidst the dual impact of the pessimistic "AI disrupts everything" narrative and the continued escalation of private credit risks, this earnings report not only impacts Goldman’s own valuation but is also regarded by the market as a crucial bellwether for whether the broader financial sector can climb the "wall of worry."

TradingKey — On April 10, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a high-profile message on Truth Social that drew significant attention on Wall Street, directly naming and praising data analytics firm Palantir Technologies. He wrote: "Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has proven to have powerful combat capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies!!!" According to TheStreet, Trump’s rare inclusion of the stock ticker makes him the first president in U.S. history to publicly mention a specific stock by its ticker symbol.

TradingKey - Since April 2026, Marvell Technology (MRVL) has demonstrated sustained stock price strength. On April 10, the shares closed at $128.49, up 7.14% for the day. The stock has seen a cumulative gain of nearly 20% over the past five trading days, with an overall increase of 29.72% in April.

TradingKey - April 10, 2026. Optical communications leader Lumentum (LITE) ignited the market with a major announcement: Driven by accelerating demand from massive U.S. AI data centers, the company’s orders are expected to be fully booked through 2028. Capacity for 2028 is projected to be sold out within the next two quarters, and despite expanding production at maximum speed, the company is still struggling to meet demand. Notably, Nvidia had previously made a $2 billion strategic investment in Lumentum, accompanied by billions of dollars in capacity procurement commitments. On the day, Lumentum shares rose 4.8% in pre-market trading, and JPMorgan sharply raised its price target from $565 to $950. Boosted by this momentum, the "Big Three" of A-share optical modules—Zhongji Innolight, Eoptolink, and TFC—all trended higher. Among them, Zhongji Innolight’s total market capitalization surpassed 800 billion yuan, while Eoptolink broke through...

TradingKey - Since April 2026, the USD/JPY exchange rate has experienced sharp volatility, characterized by an initial rally followed by a retreat. In late March, the pair briefly breached the 160 psychological level, hitting a nearly two-year high, before retracing slightly to around 159.30 in early April to enter a tug-of-war. Contrary to historical patterns of significant yen appreciation during past Middle East crises, the current round of geopolitical conflict has failed to boost the currency, instead casting serious doubt on its status as a traditional safe-haven asset.

TradingKey - On April 8, spot gold surged toward $4,800 per ounce, hitting a high of $4,857. However, on April 9, it retreated to $4,698, wiping out all gains within just 48 hours. The root cause of this "rollercoaster" price action lies not in gold itself, but in oil.

TradingKey - April 10, 2026: Tesla China officially refuted market rumors claiming the company is "secretly developing a smaller, more affordable electric SUV (4.28 meters long, priced below the Model 3, with production planned at the Shanghai factory)." These reports have been explicitly denied.

TradingKey - After the market close on April 8, 2026, STAAR Surgical (STAA) released preliminary results that surprised the market: net sales for the first quarter of 2026 are expected to exceed $90 million, more than doubling the $42.6 million reported in the same period of 2025. This guidance sign

TradingKey - The memory chip market in Q1 2026 is undergoing a once-in-thirty-year super cycle. DRAM contract prices have surged by over 90% QoQ, while NAND prices have risen by more than 50%. For the first time, Microsoft and Google have signed three-year long-term agreements with memory manufactur