Analysis

TradingKey - Amid recent heightened market volatility, Dan Niles, who experienced the dot-com bubble, remains bullish on the long-term prospects of AI infrastructure. Although factors such as elevated Treasury yields, rising oil prices, geopolitical conflicts, and election uncertainty may continue to unsettle markets,

TradingKey - As of the U.S. stock market close on August 14, Eastern Time, SpaceX (SPCX) shares fell 0.91% to close at $140. After touching $150 last Wednesday, the stock has pulled back for two consecutive trading days, signaling heavy selling pressure at the $150 mark.

SanDisk's share price surged past the $1,700 mark as bullish momentum in the memory sector intensified, with the stock poised to hit new record highs within the year.

TradingKey - On Monday, August 17, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (JPN225) closed up 0.74% at 69,220.25 points, approaching the 70,000-point mark, while South Korea's stock market was closed for a holiday with no trading taking place that day.

TradingKey - Over the past week, the memory chip sector once again became the focus of the US stock market. On August 13 (ET), SanDisk (SNDK) delivered long-term positive signals during its Investor Day, driving its stock up 13.67% that day; SK Hynix ADR (SKHY) rose 7.3%, while Micron Technology (MU), Western Digital (WDC), and Seagate Technology (STX) rallied in tandem.

TradingKey - After waiting nearly a decade, Tesla's (TSLA) next-generation Roadster may finally make its official debut.

TradingKey - In early Asian trading on Monday (August 17), spot gold (XAUUSD) strengthened, currently trading near $4,406 per ounce. In the previous week, gold prices gained about 0.8% overall, though intraday volatility heightened significantly. The market is currently weighing the impact of weakening U.S. economic data on Federal Reserve policy expectations on one hand, while also assessing the risk that Middle East tensions and rising energy prices could push inflation back up on the other.

TradingKey - CoreWeave’s revenue doubled as Meta and Anthropic expanded AI-cloud commitments, but debt, capital expenditure and weak cash flow continue to pressure CRWV.

TradingKey - NVDA earnings in 9 days (Aug 26). Q1 $81.6B (+85%), guidance $91B. BofA expects $94-95B beat, $107-108B Q3 guidance. Vera Rubin in production, networking +199%, $500B financing launched. Technical: $221 support holding, $229.51 breakout target.

TradingKey - On August 17, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (JPN225) opened higher and extended its gains, rising 0.43% in early trading to 69,012.38 points; meanwhile, South Korean stock markets were closed for the day for a substitute holiday following Liberation Day.

TradingKey - July Consumer Price Index data released on August 12 Eastern Time rose 0.1 percent month over month and 3.4 percent year over year, while July Producer Price Index data released on August 13 Eastern Time came in flat at 0.0 percent month over month with year over year wholesale inflatio

Over the past five years, XRP has navigated two bull-bear cycles, with its price rebounding from $0.16 to a 2025 high of $3.6 before pulling back to consolidate near $1. Influenced by Federal Reserve policy, geopolitical tensions, and slowing spot ETF inflows, a short-term drop below $1 could test the $0.5 support zone. Over the medium to long term, if it can expand its market share in cross-border payments and attract steady institutional capital, XRP still has the potential to break above $10 over the next five years.

SK Hynix reports record revenue, a 76% operating margin and initial HBM4 shipments. Can sustained AI-memory demand lift the stock beyond $168.56 toward $194?

PLTR Q2: Revenue +93% to $1.94B, U.S. Commercial +149% to $764M, RDV $6.24B, Rule of 40 score 155. CEO calls it 'otherworldly.' Weekly chart breaks above $159.58, targets $205. Jackson Hole (Aug 21-22) will test if AI capex momentum holds.

TradingKey - In the coming week (August 17 to August 21), the US market's focus will be on the minutes of the July monetary policy meeting. The US will also release key data, including housing starts, building permits, industrial production, initial jobless claims, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, the Conference Board Leading Economic Index, and preliminary August PMI values.

TradingKey - On August 12, Eastern Time, Broadcom (AVGO) shares closed at $416.05, remaining about 16% below its 52-week high of $495.

TradingKey - The S&P 500 Index has recently continued to trade in a range near record highs. Following a rapid rally in the first half of the year, US equities have entered a repricing phase between high valuations and strong earnings. On one hand, AI capital expenditures, earnings growth among tech giants, and corporate earnings consistently beating expectations provide support for the index; on the other hand, Federal Reserve interest rates, market valuations, and geopolitical risks limit further upside.

On August 13, Eastern Time, Oracle (ORCL) shares closed at $156.22, after touching an intraday high of $159.26. Since hitting a recent low of $114.50 on July 28, the company's stock has rebounded rapidly. Based on the August 13 closing price, the cumulative gain during this period reached approximately 36.4%, reclaiming the $150 mark. Even using $150 as a periodic benchmark, the rebound exceeds 30%, indicating that market pessimism surrounding its AI infrastructure business is beginning to ease.

TradingKey - In the current memory supercycle, between Micron Technology and SK Hynix, which one is more worthy of attention?

Western Digital's stock price has plummeted nearly 50% from its peak, driven primarily by sector deleveraging stemming from concerns over AI CapEx crowding, rather than a deterioration in fundamentals. Wall Street's consensus target price stands at $500–$1,050, backed by optimism regarding inelastic demand for AI storage. Although current valuations have largely deflated, technicals remain dominated by bears. Investors are advised to build positions in tranches, establishing a base position at $400 and adding to it if the price retests $300.