Yulia Zeng

TradingKey - On September 10, JPMorgan (JPM) released a new research report, initiating coverage on SK Hynix (SKHY) with an "Overweight" rating and setting a target price of $245. The bank believes that the continued expansion of AI infrastructure will drive the memory industry into a more prolonged upcycle, and it remains bullish on SK Hynix's earnings growth potential during this cycle, advising investors to buy on dips.

TradingKey - On September 9, department store chain Casey's (CASY) plunged nearly 12% in U.S. pre-market trading. Although the company's latest first-quarter fiscal results exceeded market expectations, investors were disappointed by the quality of profit growth and the lack of an upgrade to its full-year guidance.

TradingKey - On Wednesday, September 9 (ET), futures on the three major U.S. stock indices traded cautiously in pre-market action. As the military conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated further, Brent crude broke above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. The surge in oil prices heightened market concerns over a resurgence in inflation and prolonged high interest rates, weighing on U.S. stock futures.

TradingKey - Nvidia (NVDA) is approaching another key investor communication milestone. On September 10 local time, Nvidia management will attend the Communacopia + Technology Conference hosted by Goldman Sachs.

TradingKey - On September 9, Brent crude futures broke above $100 per barrel intraday, crossing the threshold for the first time since July 24. As the military conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate, market concerns over potential severe disruptions to Persian Gulf crude exports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have driven a rapid rise in oil risk premiums.

TradingKey - Oracle (ORCL) currently presents a seemingly paradoxical market contrast: the company has secured future orders equivalent to nearly 9.5 times its previous fiscal year's revenue, yet its stock price has pulled back more than 50% from its all-time high. This contrast has drawn intense focus to its Q1 FY2027 financial results, scheduled for release after the market close on September 10.

TradingKey - In U.S. pre-market trading on Tuesday, Qualcomm (QCOM) shares surged, at one point rising more than 10%. The company announced a multi-generational product partnership with Amazon (AMZN) to jointly develop custom chips for next-generation, large-scale AI data centers and further expand high-speed optical interconnect solutions.

TradingKey — On Tuesday (September 8) Eastern Time, futures tied to the three major U.S. stock indexes were mixed in pre-market trading. Iran announced that it would implement new restrictions in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, while Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi energy facilities, pushing international oil prices higher. Rising energy prices reignited inflation concerns, which, alongside the Japanese yen climbing to its highest level since February, weighed on market risk appetite.

TradingKey - In US pre-market trading on Tuesday, Novartis (NVS) shares fell approximately 13% after its experimental drug del-desiran for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) failed to meet its primary endpoint in a Phase III clinical trial, marking the company's third clinical R&D setback within a week.

TradingKey - On September 8, according to the Financial Times, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are engaging with credit rating agencies including S&P, Moody's, and Fitch on behalf of OpenAI and Anthropic, seeking to secure investment-grade credit ratings for the two companies following their future IPOs. If successful, the two AI giants will gain easier access to the roughly $11.7 trillion global corporate bond market and are expected to secure lower-cost financing.

TradingKey - On Tuesday, the yen extended its strong rally, with USD/JPY briefly dipping to 152.89, hitting its lowest level since February. As of writing, the currency pair was down about 0.69% at 153.27. Since retreating from a high near 160 early last week, its cumulative decline has approached 4%, indicating that investors are trimming short yen and carry trade positions.

TradingKey - Oracle (ORCL) is set to release its first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings report, which could serve as a key juncture for the market to reassess its AI strategy.

TradingKey - Apple's (AAPL) Fall 2026 product launch has finally entered the countdown.

TradingKey - International oil prices continued to rise on Monday, extending the strong performance from the previous week.

TradingKey - Although the KOSPI Index has pulled back about 27% from its record high in June, and market concerns over the sustainability of AI capital expenditures, high volatility in South Korean stocks, and the semiconductor cycle continue to escalate, Timothy Moe, Chief Asia-Pacific Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs, has still not lowered his previously issued 12,000-point target.

TradingKey - As artificial intelligence drives the rapid growth of global data volumes, storage chips and data center hard drives have become an indispensable component of AI infrastructure. While both SanDisk (SNDK) and Seagate Technology (STX) are major players in the storage industry, they differ in their target market segments, business models, and investment theses.

TradingKey - On September 1, 2026, Apple (AAPL) officially completed its top executive transition. Tim Cook, who led the company for 15 years, stepped down as Chief Executive Officer to become Executive Chairman. John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, succeeded him as CEO and joined Apple's Board of Directors.

TradingKey - On Friday (September 4) Eastern Time, futures on the three major US stock indices were mixed in premarket trading. Dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials prompted the market to reassess the likelihood of a September rate hike, while investors remained cautious ahead of the upcoming release of the crucial US non-farm payrolls report.

TradingKey - According to reports, Samsung Electronics and Arm (ARM) have officially launched joint research and development for next-generation on-device AI SoCs. The two companies will develop customized chips for end customers, further extending AI computing power from cloud data centers to terminal devices such as smartphones. Boosted by the news, Arm rose approximately 2.5% in US pre-market trading.

TradingKey - According to Nikkei Asia, mass production progress for Apple's (AAPL) first foldable iPhone remains relatively slow.