Analysis

TradingKey - As of the close on May 15, shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have risen 125.6% and 179.42% year-to-date, respectively. Amid the memory chip supercycle, ETFs are becoming the primary tool for capturing this market rally. For Asian investors, what memory chip ETF options are currently available for deployment?

TradingKey - Regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on Microsoft’s (MSFT) core business, two world-renowned fund managers recently made large-scale allocations in opposite directions, bringing the tech giant’s long-term investment value into sharp focus across capital markets.

TradingKey - Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) officially ushers in the "Abel Era" with a quarterly holdings report featuring significant portfolio adjustments.

TradingKey - Crude oil futures closed sharply higher on Friday, with weekly gains expanding significantly. A resurgence in geopolitical tensions dampened market expectations for a de-escalation agreement between the U.S. and Iran and the lifting of shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, driving energy prices rapidly higher.

Tradingkey - With the rise of AI-generated content, a new wave of unicorns are being created. The most notable of these is Anthropic. Anthropic is generating a lot of buzz in the investment community in addition to developing Claude. Anthropic is viewed as one of the fastest-growing, and most promis

TradingKey - SpaceX has reportedly disclosed a target valuation of $1.75 trillion to $2 trillion to its underwriting team, with market consensus suggesting it will break the historical record for global IPO proceeds. Furthermore, the prospectus is expected to be publicly unveiled in late May, with final pricing to be completed around June 15.

TradingKey - Following a rally the previous day, Nvidia’s share price plunged during intraday trading on May 15, falling more than 4.6% at one point and wiping out a significant portion of its market value. Earlier, during pre-market trading, foreign media reported that sales of Nvidia's H200 chips to China are unlikely to achieve a substantial breakthrough in the short term. Nvidia's share price fell toward $230 at one point, a decline of over 3%, resulting in a market cap loss of approximately $170 billion (roughly RMB 1.1 trillion).

TradingKey - On May 15, ET, the 2-year Treasury yield broke above the 4% mark, the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.53%, and the 30-year Treasury yield held steady above 5%, reaching its highest level since May 2025.

Boeing has returned to profitability, backed by a $682 billion backlog, yet faces heavy debt and geopolitical volatility. While 2026 targets average $290.09, long-term forecasts suggest $475–$586 by 2030. Success depends on scaling production and navigating trade tensions, making it a high-convictio

TradingKey - Palantir Q1 2026: $1.63B revenue +85% YoY, US commercial +133%, Rule of 40 at 145%. PLTR down 26% YTD on valuation. Falling wedge at $133 with RSI divergence. Target $140–$145.

TradingKey - On May 15, ET, the three major US stock index futures faced downward pressure in pre-market trading. Dow Jones futures fell 0.64%, Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.37%, and S&P 500 futures declined 0.97%. Stocks related to the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continued to remain under pressure.

TradingKey - On May 14, 2026, Cerebras Systems (CBRS), an AI chip competitor on Nasdaq, closed after gaining 68%, and exceeded intra-day fluctuations of greater than 100%. To buy shares of CBRS will require a US brokerage account, transferring funds, and the ability to withstand very volatile single

TradingKey - SanDisk SNDK up 509% YTD after Q3 FY2026 revenue of $5.95B (+251% YoY), $23.41 EPS vs $12–14 guidance. Q4 guided $7.75–8.25B. Pullback to $1,382 trendline support. Target $1,455–$1,597.

TradingKey - Figma (FIG.US) reported its first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the market close on May 14, with core metrics beating Wall Street estimates across the board.

TradingKey - Amid recurring US-Iran conflicts and elevated valuations in tech stocks, selecting US equity ETFs is no longer simply a matter of "buying the index." The following list categorizes allocation strategies based on different investment objectives. Investors should select two to three directions to construct a portfolio based on their individual risk tolerance and existing portfolio structure.

TradingKey - Amid geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the positive correlation between the US dollar and crude oil prices has climbed to its highest level since the inception of the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index in 2005. This signifies that the daily co-movement between the USD and Brent crude has reached its strongest point in over two decades.

Tradingkey - Amid the meeting between the heads of state of China and the U.S., fresh conflict erupted in the Strait of Hormuz, putting broad pressure on Asia-Pacific equity markets, with the South Korean KOSPI Index plunging over 6%. According to the latest reports, India's Ministry of External Affairs stated on May 14 that an Indian merchant vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. On the same day, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi remarked that no military solution exists regarding Iran and that the Iranian people will never yield to any threats or pressure. In South Korea, the KOSPI briefly surged past 8,000 points in early trading to hit a record high, reaching an intra-day peak of 8,046.78 points. It subsequently fluctuated downward, at one point falling more than 7%. By the close, the index fell 6.12% to end at 7,493.18 points.

Analysts project a 2026 target of $2.50–$8.00, potentially reaching $14.00 by 2030 as it evolves from a speculative asset into a regulated global settlement layer.

TradingKey — U.S. President Donald Trump recently submitted his latest financial disclosure filings to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), disclosing approximately 3,600 securities transactions in a single release. The records indicate significant portfolio rebalancing during the first quarter of 2026.

TradingKey - AI chip company Cerebras Systems (CBRS) debuted on Nasdaq on Thursday. With an offering price of $185, the stock surged to $350 at the opening and quickly climbed to $385, triggering a circuit breaker. It ultimately closed up 68.15%, with its market capitalization exceeding $67 billion. Cerebras' explosive debut has successfully ignited the 2026 AI IPO season. Following in its wake, giants such as OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic, along with several AI startups, are already lining up to enter the market.