Analysis

TradingKey - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8:30 ET on August 12. Following an unexpected decrease of 23,000 in July non-farm payrolls and the market's significant downward revision of Federal Reserve rate hike expectations for September, this CPI reading will be key data in determining the Fed's next policy direction.

TradingKey - On August 9, Eastern Time, renowned "Big Short" investor Michael Burry turned his attention to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.a) (BRK.b). He publicly stated on Substack that he no longer considers Berkshire an attractive investment, bluntly remarking that successor Greg Abel lacks Buffett's patience.

TradingKey - TSMC’s July consolidated revenue totaled NT$467.58 billion (approximately $14.5 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 44.7% and a 5.6% increase from June. Cumulative revenue for the first seven months of the year reached NT$2.87 trillion. July revenue not only sustained a high growth rate but also set a new monthly record, indicating that orders for advanced nodes and high-performance computing (HPC) remain at elevated levels.

TradingKey - On August 9, Eastern Time, Elon Musk endorsed a forecast by network infrastructure giant Cloudflare (NET) on social media platform X. According to the forecast data, internet traffic generated by AI bots will surpass that of humans for the first time in May 2026, 18 full months ahead of the original projection of late 2027.

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on August 10, gold prices (XAUUSD) extended last week's upward trend following a sharp rally. Gold was recently trading near $4,345, up approximately 0.2% intraday. Last week’s weak U.S. July non-farm payrolls report pushed gold prices to a seven-week high, and the metal remains stable above $4,300. Market focus this week shifts to the upcoming CPI and PPI data, which will further determine whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September and serve as key catalysts for gold's next directional phase.

TradingKey - On August 10, Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed higher. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics edged lower, Kioxia rose 0.59%, and SoftBank fell more than 1%.

SpaceX's stock price is approaching $135, representing the first technical resistance level following its rebound from recent lows. As this coincides with the IPO cost basis, selling pressure is inevitable, creating significant overhead resistance. If the price fails to break through this level, SPCX could potentially retest $100. However, if bulls successfully absorb the potential selling pressure, SpaceX shares could rally toward $150 before the next round of lock-up expirations on August 20.

TradingKey - According to a Nikkei report on August 10, Sony Group (SONY) and TSMC (TSM) plan to invest in an image sensor joint venture project in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The total investment is approximately 1 trillion yen (about $6.3 billion), with mass production of next-generation sensors expected to begin as early as 2029.

TradingKey - International oil prices continued to rise on Monday as the market remains focused on navigation prospects in the Strait of Hormuz and developments in the Middle East. Brent crude oil futures (UKOIL-F) rose 2.65% to $84.38 per barrel, while WTI crude oil futures (USOIL-F) increased by 2.22% to $78.75 per barrel.

TradingKey - Since Gregory Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.a) (BRK.b), the investment group built by Warren Buffett has begun to gradually shift away from its previously cautious pace of capital allocation. The company has moved toward aggressive share buybacks, returned to being a net buyer in the stock market for the first time in over three years, and continued to advance large-scale acquisitions.

TradingKey - Super Micro shocked the market on July 21 with $60B in new Q4 orders and 15-17% margin guidance. Stock consolidating in symmetrical triangle. Full earnings Sunday Aug 11. Here's the technical setup.

TradingKey - SpaceX crushed Q2 with 92% revenue growth and 12M Starlink subs. Stock tumbled on capex, then surged 15.8% to $133 on Argus upgrade and Tesla Terafab chip deal. Here's the recovery setup.

TradingKey - Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened stronger on August 10. The KOSPI Index rose 0.8% at the open to 6,306.33 points, and later gained 1.72% to reach 6,366.71 points.

TradingKey - The macroeconomic landscape for the week of August 3 to August 9, 2026, was defined by a notable easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving diplomatic efforts to ensure maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

Intel crushed Q2 with 25% revenue growth and 59% Data Center growth. Stock surged to $112.70 then fell back to $100. Here's why the $11B loss matters less than the margins story.

AMD reported record Q2 revenue of $11.536B (+50% YoY), data center revenue doubled to $6.7B. Stock surged then fell 7%, now consolidating in symmetrical triangle.

TradingKey - In the upcoming week (August 10 to August 14), the global market focus will shift from employment back to inflation. The United States will release July Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and retail sales data. Against the backdrop of significant divergence in expectations for a rate hike at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, these three data points may become key factors determining the next phase of movement for US Treasury yields, the US dollar, and US equities.

TradingKey - As of August 6, Eastern Time, Western Digital (WDC) shares plummeted 13% following the release of its latest earnings report. Although the company’s fourth fiscal quarter revenue, profit, and gross margin all achieved significant growth—benefiting from rising storage demand driven by AI data centers—the stock still experienced a pullback. The market has begun to reassess the sustainability and future growth potential of the AI storage rally.

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Spot gold (XAUUSD) broke through the $4,350 mark on August 7, Eastern Time, and is currently heading toward $4,400. This marks the first time gold has returned to this level since June 17. The immediate factor driving the increase in gold prices was the cooling of U.S. July non-farm payrolls data. H