Analysis

TradingKey - On September 14, memory sector stocks in the US market broadly weakened in pre-market trading. Micron Technology (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK) both fell more than 5%, SK Hynix (SKHY) dropped over 7%, and Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate Technology (STX) declined by over 4%.

TradingKey - Following intense post-IPO volatility, SpaceX (SPCX) shares have reclaimed the $150 mark. Since debuting on the Nasdaq on June 12, this hot IPO initially surged before experiencing a sharp pullback, undergoing a full cycle from market frenzy to a cooldown and then a valuation recovery in just three months.

TradingKey — U.S. President Trump stated in Ireland on September 13 that the United States currently leads China in artificial intelligence and hopes to maintain this advantage, noting that "whoever wins AI wins." He suggested that some warnings of severe risks are exaggerated, while adding that safeguards can be implemented for AI.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets tumbled across the board, with the KOSPI plummeting over 3%. SoftBank plunged 11%, while SK Hynix and Kioxia dropped 6%.

TradingKey - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for slowing the pace of capability enhancements in frontier AI models, a stance subsequently supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX (SPCX) CEO Elon Musk. The statements heightened market concerns over the growth of the AI industry and the outlook for chip demand. During the Asian trading session on September 14, multiple semiconductor and AI-related stocks fell sharply.

TradingKey - According to the Financial Times, the developer of the Claude large model has disclosed to certain shareholders that the company's adjusted operating profit for the current quarter is expected to be positive for the second consecutive quarter.

OpenAI will not go public in 2026, causing SoftBank's stock price to plunge 12% and completely erasing last week's gains.

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Geopolitical risks resurface in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, driving global market volatility amid surging oil prices and rate hike expectations.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets plunged at the open, with SoftBank falling more than 10% and Kioxia, Samsung, and SK Hynix tumbling collectively.

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TradingKey - JPM is holding $348.97 trendline support ahead of a Fed-heavy week. Can $356.47 reopen $361.35-$366.54?

During the week of September 14–18, the US stock market will see the Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting, as well as key economic data including US August retail sales, import and export price indices, industrial production, and capacity utilization.

TradingKey - LEN closed at $77.90 as mortgage rates surge ahead of Q3 earnings. Can $76.72 support hold and trigger a rebound?

TradingKey - Qualcomm (QCOM) is accelerating its entry into the AI data center market, and its latest partnership with Amazon (AMZN) could mark a significant step in this strategic transformation.

TradingKey - On September 9, copper prices hit an all-time high of $14,854, but subsequent changes in U.S. refined copper tariff policy triggered a sharp drop on Thursday, with prices plunging 4.48% on the day to close at $14,169.

On September 11, Tesla (TSLA) officially unveiled the European-spec version of the Semi and confirmed that customer deliveries will begin in 2027. Tesla is expected to showcase the physical vehicle and release further market rollout details at the IAA Transportation commercial vehicle show in Hanover (September 15–20). Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley noted in its latest research report that Tesla is becoming a "credible emerging competitor" in the autonomous trucking sector, significantly raising its bull-case valuation for the company's autonomous truck business.

TradingKey - US IPO proceeds in 2026 have reached a record high, but post-IPO stock performance has not strengthened in tandem. As companies like Oura and Anthropic move forward with their listings, September and October will further test investor appetite for high-valuation new stocks.

SpaceX employs a phased, rolling share unlock mechanism. Although frequent share releases create potential selling pressure, strong earnings results and buying interest have successfully absorbed the market supply. As the lockup expirations conclude by mid-2027, this selling overhang will dissipate, giving SpaceX the potential to reclaim its $225 high. However, sustained momentum will still require fundamental catalysts such as Starlink profitability and the commercialization of Starship.

TradingKey - XOM closed near $165 as $100+ oil, record Permian output and new growth projects strengthen the bull case. Can $166.65 unlock $168.60?