Yulia Zeng

TradingKey - Investors were once concerned that artificial intelligence would disrupt traditional software business models, weakening software companies' competitive moats and pricing power. Under this logic, cybersecurity stocks were also sold off alongside the broader software sector, with both CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) pulling back significantly from their 2025 highs.

TradingKey - As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, Wall Street is beginning to reassess potential investment opportunities arising from shifts in congressional power.

TradingKey - The investment thesis for Seagate Technology (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) has not disappeared with the adoption of SSDs; instead, it is shifting from the traditional PC HDD cycle toward high-capacity storage demand in AI data centers.

TradingKey - After experiencing a noticeable pullback in the first half of 2026, Palantir's (PLTR) stock price has rebounded rapidly over the past few months.

TradingKey - Tesla (TSLA) is set to host a highly anticipated new vehicle launch. Tesla stated that the next-generation Roadster, originally scheduled to officially debut in Texas on October 1, has now been postponed to October 15. The model has experienced multiple delays since it was first announced in 2017 and is now re-entering the market spotlight.

TradingKey - Nike (NKE) will report its first-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after the U.S. market close on October 1. The market expects the company's revenue to be approximately $11.32 billion, down 3% year-over-year, with earnings per share projected at $0.44, down from $0.49 in the same period last year.

TradingKey - On September 30, Japanese and South Korean stock markets diverged, with Japanese stocks strengthening significantly while South Korean equities pulled back slightly. Over the three months ending September 30, the KOSPI fell a cumulative 18.8%, making it one of the worst-performing stock markets globally in the third quarter.

TradingKey - Boeing (BA) won a development contract for the U.S. Navy's next-generation carrier-based fighter, the F/A-XX, in a deal valued at over $20 billion. Following the announcement, Boeing's stock rose more than 2% in after-hours trading to $191.81.

TradingKey - According to Reuters, Anthropic achieved nearly $4.6 billion in revenue in 2025, up approximately 12-fold year-over-year. About $2.16 billion was generated through the cloud marketplaces of Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL), accounting for 47% of its total annual revenue.

TradingKey - On September 30, Japanese and South Korean stock markets rose in tandem during early trading, with tech stocks showing active performance. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index opened 0.99% higher at 66,128.59 points, with gains later expanding to 1.33% at 66,350.59 points. South Korea's KOSPI Index opened 1.06% higher at 6,943.47 points, and subsequently stood 1.03% higher at 6,941.91 points.

TradingKey - On September 29, Japanese and South Korean stock markets remained weak in afternoon trading as market wait-and-see sentiment mounted. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (JPN225) closed down 0.60% at 65,481.22 points, while South Korea's KOSPI Index (KOSPI) dropped 0.27% to end at 6,870.82 points.

TradingKey - Spot gold (XAUUSD) fell sharply by 4% on Monday, closing at $4,114.93 per ounce after hitting an intraday low of $4,110.80, its lowest level since August 5. Entering Tuesday's Asian trading session, gold prices consolidated at low levels near $4,130, as market sentiment remained cautious.

TradingKey - According to a Reuters report citing Anthropic's IPO prospectus, data shows that Anthropic's revenue reached $4.59 billion in 2025, up 1,088% year-on-year, marking explosive growth compared to approximately $386 million in the previous year. However, at the same time, the company continues to incur substantial operating losses.

TradingKey - On September 29, Japanese and South Korean stock markets showed weak performance in early trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (JPN225) opened down 0.49% at 65,557.99 points, later narrowing its decline to 0.37% at 65,636.03 points; South Korea's KOSPI Index opened 0.7% lower at 6,844.41 points, subsequently trimming its drop to 0.25% at 6,872.71 points.

TradingKey - On September 28, Japanese and South Korean stock markets trended lower together, with losses in the South Korean market widening markedly. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 2.70% at 6,889.75 points, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (JPN225) fell 0.73% to close at 65,877.62 points.

TradingKey - Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), in which TSMC (TSM) holds a stake, has launched its first 12-inch wafer fab in Singapore. Driven by sustained growth in demand for AI infrastructure, the new fab's capacity has been largely booked by customers around the start of production, leading the company to begin considering the construction of a second wafer fab locally.

TradingKey - Micron Technology (MU) will report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the U.S. market close on September 30. Against the backdrop of continued AI server expansion, rising DRAM and NAND prices, and rapidly growing demand for HBM, this earnings report is drawing significant market attention.

TradingKey - OpenAI will hold its annual developer conference, DevDay, on September 29 at Fort Mason in San Francisco. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recently signaled new product launches multiple times on social media, and the market expects over a dozen enterprise- and consumer-facing product updates to be unveiled during the event.

TradingKey - On September 28, Japanese and South Korean stock markets diverged at the open. In individual stock movements, Japan's SoftBank Group rose 2.70% in early trading to 6,316 yen (approx. $40), while Kioxia gained 0.16% to 55,870 yen. South Korean chip stocks showed weak performance, with SK Hynix falling 2.09% in early trading to 1.823 million won (approx. $1,341) and Samsung Electronics dropping 0.35% to 284,500 won.

TradingKey - In the past, consumers typically had to visit Amazon or brand websites to search for products, compare prices, read reviews, and complete payments. Today, AI agents can first understand user needs, then proactively search for products, compare options, and even complete checkout and follow-up tasks. As a result, e-commerce may see a shift in entry points.