Andy Chen

TradingKey - On May 6, AI chip leader NVIDIA and Corning officially announced a long-term strategic partnership. The two companies will collaborate to upgrade U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity for AI optical infrastructure and establish underlying interconnect systems for next-generation AI computing clusters. This major partnership quickly ignited enthusiasm in capital markets; following the announcement, Corning's stock price surged 12% in a single day, bringing its total market capitalization to $156.2 billion, while NVIDIA's shares also closed nearly 6% higher. This collaboration represents a powerful alliance between two companies that have benefited significantly from the AI boom. Over the past twelve months, Corning’s stock has seen a low of $43 and a high of $195, representing an absolute gain of nearly fivefold.

TradingKey - Lithium giant Albemarle released its first-quarter 2026 financial results during the U.S. after-market session. As the world’s largest lithium producer, the company’s operating performance is regarded not only as its own financial data but also as a leading indicator for the entire industry. During the period, Albemarle recorded sales of $1.429 billion, up 33% year-on-year, slightly above average market expectations. Adjusted EBITDA reached $664 million, a 148% increase from $267 million in the same period last year, significantly exceeding the market forecast of $468 million.

At 8:30 AM ET on May 8, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the April non-farm payroll data. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions driving up inflation, the non-farm payroll report will serve as a key bellwether for the labor market and influence the trajectory of the Fede

TradingKey - When it comes to investing in a volatile environment, investors often choose to use a low-cost and diversified exchange-traded fund (ETF) from Vanguard. Their two most popular ETFs are the VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) and VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF). When you look at both funds,

TradingKey - The semiconductor sector has been experiencing a massive rally recently, with Nvidia reaching an all-time high in terms of stock price. As of April 27, this chip manufacturer's market cap is now above $5 trillion with an impressive financial performance for its year ended 1-25-2026. Dur

TradingKey - As of May 2026, the most recent list of largest global firms by market value is heavily influenced by technology, primarily due to the current rapid expansion of AI technology.

TradingKey - Among investment vehicles available to traders trying to get greater exposure to fast-growing technology sectors, ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) and Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) are two of the most often discussed 3X daily leveraged ETFs. Although both products are

TradingKey - With global enterprises reconstructing their technology stack around cloud computing and generative AI, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have emerged as the two dominant cloud giants investing heavily in AI infrastructure to capitalize on the opportunities created in t

TradingKey - Meta Platforms released its Q1 2026 financial results after the U.S. market close on April 29. During the period, Meta Platforms reported revenue of $56.311 billion, up 33% year-on-year from $42.314 billion in the same period last year. Operating profit reached $33.439 billion, a 35% year-on-year increase, while the operating margin remained flat at 41%.

TradingKey — April 29: As the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting approaches, a strong wait-and-see sentiment prevails in the market, with Asia-Pacific equity markets showing mixed performance. The Fed is convening in Washington this week and will announce its interest rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, followed by a press conference with Chair Jerome Powell 30 minutes later. Given that this session will feature Powell's last press conference, the market is closely monitoring the policy signals released to gauge the future trajectory of the Fed's decision-making.

TradingKey - Fuel cell technology provider Bloom Energy announced its first-quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on April 28. During the period, Bloom Energy reported revenue of $751 million on a non-GAAP basis, a substantial year-over-year increase of 130.4% and significantly highe

Since 2026, persistent geopolitical risks have kept issues such as the "U.S.-Iran conflict, oil prices, and inflation" repeatedly in the public eye. Geopolitical maneuvering in the Strait of Hormuz, sticky inflation driven by wide-range oil price volatility at elevated levels, and uncertainty regard

On Monday, April 27, spot gold settled at $4,681.9, down nearly 0.6%. June gold futures in New York closed at $4,693.7 per ounce, falling approximately 1%. As of press time, spot gold edged down 0.18% to $4,672.2 during the Asian session. International gold prices remain under pressure as recurring

TradingKey - Several major global stock indices have recently reached all-time highs, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising for 18 consecutive trading days, marking its longest winning streak on record. After a decline of nearly 10%, the S&P 500 took only 11 trading days to return to pre-conflict levels and hit a record high last Friday. At the close of that day, the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,165.08, after reaching an intraday high of 7,168.59.

Artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly in recent years, with deep learning and generative AI models experiencing particularly exponential growth. Historically, every major technological revolution has restructured employment patterns and the labor market. During the First Industrial Revolution (1760–1840), humanity transitioned from reliance on human labor, animal power, and hydropower to coal and steam power, as new technologies significantly enhanced productivity. During the Second Industrial Revolution (1870–1914), the world moved from the Steam Age into the Electric Age; rapid scientific and technological breakthroughs were swiftly integrated into industrial production, driving mass production and the transformation of corporate organizational structures.

In early Asian trading on April 27, driven by positive earnings expectations for U.S. tech companies, demand for AI-related stocks such as chips and semiconductors surged, propelling Japanese and South Korean equity markets to record highs. The Nikkei 225 Index touched an intraday high of 60,348.83 points; as of press time, it was up 0.7% at 60,135.21 points. South Korea's KOSPI Index reached a session high of 6,603.01 points and remained up 1.66% at 6,583.07 points as of press time.

Tradingkey - US logistics giant UPS is set to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings report pre-market on April 28. According to market forecasts, UPS's first-quarter revenue is expected to decline significantly to $21 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) are projected at $1.06, representing a 28.9% decrease from $1.49 in the same period last year. Amid cautious market expectations regarding slowing growth, the effectiveness of the company's ongoing strategic transformation will serve as a key indicator for verifying earnings resilience in this report.

TradingKey - On April 23, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index broke through the 10,000-point milestone, marking its longest-ever winning streak at 17 consecutive sessions, with a cumulative gain of over 41%. Since the conflict began on February 28, the index has surged by 24%. Over the past 20 trading days, Credo Technology led the constituent stocks with a peak cumulative gain of 78.56%, while ASML was the laggard with a cumulative increase of 1.72%. During the same period, Marvell Technology recorded a cumulative gain of 68.25%, Intel rose 4.15%, AMD surged 38.62%, Broadcom climbed 31.72%, Micron gained 26.13%, NVIDIA rose 11.73%, and TSMC added 10.04%.

TradingKey - On April 24, while the three major US indices were under pressure overnight, the strong performance of semiconductor stocks improved sentiment for related technology shares in the Asia-Pacific region. Japanese and South Korean indices showed mixed developments. The Nikkei 225 index opened higher and trended upward in the morning, with gains gradually widening in the afternoon to close up 0.97% at 59,716.11 points. The index reached an intraday high of 59,763.68 and a low of 59,225.37. In terms of sectors, semiconductors, data centers, and electrical equipment were among the notable performers.

TradingKey - SAP SE released its Q1 2026 financial results. During the period, under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the group's total revenue was €9.555 billion, up 6% year-on-year, largely in line with market expectations. Net profit attributable to the parent company was €1.932 billion, a 9% increase year-on-year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was €1.65, compared to €1.51 in the same period last year, representing a 9% year-on-year increase.