Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic UncertaintyThe New York stock market showed fluctuating results on May 1st (local time). According to Yonhap News, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 37,903.29 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), up 87.37 points (0.23%) from the previous day. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index fell 17.30 points (0.34%) to 5,018.39, while the […]
MicroStrategy Buys More Bitcoin Despite Crypto TurmoilMicroStrategy, the big player in Bitcoin, has recently purchased more despite the turmoil in the cryptocurrency market, reinforcing its bullish outlook on Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, announced on the 30th that the company invested $7.8 million this month alone, purchasing an additional 122 units of Bitcoin. With this purchase, MicroStrategy now […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust ProfitsAnalysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
Yen's Historic Plunge: Lowest Value Against Dollar in 34 YearsThe yen’s value fell to a 34-year low as the dollar-yen exchange rate surged to the threshold of 155 yen during trading. According to Kyodo News, on the 23rd, the dollar-yen exchange rate in the New York foreign exchange market the day before (local time) rose to 154.85 yen per dollar during trading. Despite joint […]
The Tesla Effect: Investors Brace for Potential ELS LossesTesla’s poor stock performance increases the potential for losses in Equity-Linked Securities (ELS) based on Tesla as the underlying asset. According to the Korea Securities Depository on the 23rd, as of the 19th, the foreign stock most held by domestic investors is Tesla, with a total holding value of $8.824 billion. Since last July, when […]
American Express Beats Expectations with Stellar Earnings in Q1An American multinational financial services company, American Express (AXP), exceeded consensus with its first-quarter earnings. American Express’ first quarter revenue for 2024 reached $15.8 billion, a 10.6% increase yearly, and net income rose by 34.2% to $2.4 billion, surpassing market expectations. The total payment amount increased by 5.1% to $419.2 billion, and the total number […]
Historic Trilateral Financial Summit: U.S., South Korea, and Japan Unite in DCFor the first time, the finance ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather tomorrow in Washington, D.C. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 16th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok will depart for the U.S. to attend the trilateral finance ministers’ meeting. This finance ministers’ meeting follows […]
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Bets Big on Amazon's AI FutureCitadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin has increased his stake in Amazon.com, Inc. This decision is based on Amazon’s growing prominence as a leader in AI (Artificial Intelligence) within the cloud and e-commerce platforms. According to industry sources on the 10th, Griffin’s Citadel hedge fund has more than tripled its investment in Amazon.com, Inc. Citadel’s top […]
CrowdStrike Soars High in IT Security SectorCrowdStrike (CRWD) has been named a “Top Pick” in the global IT security center. CrowdStrike has expanded its market share with an integrated endpoint security solution named Falcon. Falcon, a first-of-its-kind single platform, single console (interface) security solution, is praised for its ability to solve the complexities and operational difficulties at a time when businesses […]
Tesla Boosts Stock Price by $2000 with Advancements in Robotics, Energy Storage, and AIPhoto=Tesla Ark Investment Management’s CEO, Cathie Wood, has expressed strong conviction in Tesla’s stock price surge. With three key technologies as its foundation, Tesla’s stock price is predicted to follow an upward trajectory. According to industry sources on the 4th, Cathie Wood recently stated in an interview with CNBC, a U.S. economic specialist media outlet, […]
Inflation-Driven Gold Rush: Price per Ounce Breaches $2300 for the First TimeAs expectations grew that U.S. inflation would not easily slow down, the price of gold futures broke through $2300 per ounce for the first time on March 3rd. On this day, the closing price of gold futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange recorded $2315.0 per ounce, up $33.2 (1.5%) from the […]
China's $5 Trillion Evaporation: India Rises to Fourth Largest MarketOver the past three years, nearly $5 trillion has evaporated from the combined market capitalization of mainland China and Hong Kong. The market is significantly shrinking as global investors’ trust fails to recover. In contrast, the Indian stock market, classified as an emerging market, has risen to the world’s fourth-largest market over the last eight […]
9 Noteworthy Stocks in Bill Gates' PortfolioWalmart, FedEx, and Schrödinger are included Nine notable stocks from billionaire Bill Gates’ portfolio have been revealed. According to Yahoo Finance on the 30th, the nine stocks are Caterpillar, Deere & Company, Ecolab, Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B., Walmart, FedEx Corporation, Waste Connections, Schrödinger, and Crown Castle International. Gates holds a stake in Caterpillar, a construction machinery […]
Valkyrie CIO Predicts Ripple ETF Approval Ahead of Ethereum [Dugguru=Sung-Hwan Hong] It has been observed that a Ripple (XRP) spot exchange traded fund (ETF) is likely to be approved before an Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF. It will be interesting to see if global managers will start to launch Ripple spot ETFs. "I don't think an Ethereum spot ETF will be approved in May because I believe that Ethereum can be a security," said Stephen McClurg, co-founder and chief investment officer of Valkyrie Investments, in a conversation with a reporter from U.S. financial media Fox Business, according to industry sources. "I think it's more likely that Ripple or Litecoin (LTC) will be approved before Ethereum." However, no manager has yet formalized the launch of a Ripple or Litecoin spot ETF. Seven asset managers, including BlackRock, Fidelity, Ark Investments, and Grayscale, have filed to list an Ethereum spot ETF. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to make a decision on May 23 on whether to approve ETH spot ETFs. The market is betting that an ETH spot ETF is unlikely to be approved. This is because unlike Bitcoin, which is proof-of-mining (POW), Ethereum is proof-of-stake (POS), which raises ongoing securities issues. Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg, previously put the likelihood of an ETH spot ETF approval at 70% in January, but recently downgraded it to 30%. "The approval process for an ETH spot ETF is different from that for a bitcoin spot ETF," he explained, "and we've lowered our odds of approval given the lack of progress with more than 70 days to go before the deadline."
Trump's Truth Social Rockets on Wall Street: A 10% Surge Marks Day TwoThe stock price of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of the social media platform Truth Social, founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has seen a substantial rise for two consecutive days following its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. According to the Wall Street Journal, on the 27th, TMTG’s […]
Krispy Kreme Shares Soar After Partnering With McDonald'sKrispy Kreme’s stock price has soared following a partnership with McDonald’s. Krispy Kreme shares rose by up to 23% in pre-market trading on September 26th after McDonald’s announced plans to supply Krispy Kreme doughnuts to all U.S. stores by the end of 2026. The two companies have announced that the partnership will begin in the […]
TPG Plans to Raise $5 Billion Asia Fund with 10% Allocated to Korean MarketTexas Pacific Group (TPG), a global private equity managing firm, is set to establish a massive Asia buyout fund worth approximately $5 billion. They plan to invest around 10% of this fund into the South Korean market. According to Bloomberg and other sources, on the 26th, TPG is planning to close its eighth Asia buyout […]
JP Morgan: Bitcoin Outshines Gold as Top Investment ChoiceJP Morgan has rated Bitcoin’s investment value higher than gold’s. The Bitcoin spot ETF market is projected to grow to $220 billion in 2-3 years. On the 25th, JP Morgan stated in an investment report, “Bitcoin is taking up a larger share in investors’ portfolios than gold. When adjusting for volatility factors, the preference for […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions SoarAmid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
Young Chinese Embrace Gold Bean Investments as Economic Slowdown Intensifies, Bloomberg FindsYonhap News Chinese in their 20s and 30s are turning to “Gold Bean” investments, trading small units of gold, to cope with economic stagnation. On the 15th, Bloomberg reported that as China’s economic slowdown crisis intensifies, the popularity of Gold Bean, which allows relatively low-cost investments, is soaring, especially among younger generations. The Gold Bean, […]
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty The New York stock market showed fluctuating results on May 1st (local time). According to Yonhap News, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 37,903.29 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), up 87.37 points (0.23%) from the previous day. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index fell 17.30 points (0.34%) to 5,018.39, while the […]
MicroStrategy Buys More Bitcoin Despite Crypto Turmoil MicroStrategy, the big player in Bitcoin, has recently purchased more despite the turmoil in the cryptocurrency market, reinforcing its bullish outlook on Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, announced on the 30th that the company invested $7.8 million this month alone, purchasing an additional 122 units of Bitcoin. With this purchase, MicroStrategy now […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust Profits Analysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
Yen's Historic Plunge: Lowest Value Against Dollar in 34 Years The yen’s value fell to a 34-year low as the dollar-yen exchange rate surged to the threshold of 155 yen during trading. According to Kyodo News, on the 23rd, the dollar-yen exchange rate in the New York foreign exchange market the day before (local time) rose to 154.85 yen per dollar during trading. Despite joint […]
The Tesla Effect: Investors Brace for Potential ELS Losses Tesla’s poor stock performance increases the potential for losses in Equity-Linked Securities (ELS) based on Tesla as the underlying asset. According to the Korea Securities Depository on the 23rd, as of the 19th, the foreign stock most held by domestic investors is Tesla, with a total holding value of $8.824 billion. Since last July, when […]
American Express Beats Expectations with Stellar Earnings in Q1 An American multinational financial services company, American Express (AXP), exceeded consensus with its first-quarter earnings. American Express’ first quarter revenue for 2024 reached $15.8 billion, a 10.6% increase yearly, and net income rose by 34.2% to $2.4 billion, surpassing market expectations. The total payment amount increased by 5.1% to $419.2 billion, and the total number […]
Historic Trilateral Financial Summit: U.S., South Korea, and Japan Unite in DC For the first time, the finance ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather tomorrow in Washington, D.C. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 16th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok will depart for the U.S. to attend the trilateral finance ministers’ meeting. This finance ministers’ meeting follows […]
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Bets Big on Amazon's AI Future Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin has increased his stake in Amazon.com, Inc. This decision is based on Amazon’s growing prominence as a leader in AI (Artificial Intelligence) within the cloud and e-commerce platforms. According to industry sources on the 10th, Griffin’s Citadel hedge fund has more than tripled its investment in Amazon.com, Inc. Citadel’s top […]
CrowdStrike Soars High in IT Security Sector CrowdStrike (CRWD) has been named a “Top Pick” in the global IT security center. CrowdStrike has expanded its market share with an integrated endpoint security solution named Falcon. Falcon, a first-of-its-kind single platform, single console (interface) security solution, is praised for its ability to solve the complexities and operational difficulties at a time when businesses […]
Tesla Boosts Stock Price by $2000 with Advancements in Robotics, Energy Storage, and AI Photo=Tesla Ark Investment Management’s CEO, Cathie Wood, has expressed strong conviction in Tesla’s stock price surge. With three key technologies as its foundation, Tesla’s stock price is predicted to follow an upward trajectory. According to industry sources on the 4th, Cathie Wood recently stated in an interview with CNBC, a U.S. economic specialist media outlet, […]
Inflation-Driven Gold Rush: Price per Ounce Breaches $2300 for the First Time As expectations grew that U.S. inflation would not easily slow down, the price of gold futures broke through $2300 per ounce for the first time on March 3rd. On this day, the closing price of gold futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange recorded $2315.0 per ounce, up $33.2 (1.5%) from the […]
China's $5 Trillion Evaporation: India Rises to Fourth Largest Market Over the past three years, nearly $5 trillion has evaporated from the combined market capitalization of mainland China and Hong Kong. The market is significantly shrinking as global investors’ trust fails to recover. In contrast, the Indian stock market, classified as an emerging market, has risen to the world’s fourth-largest market over the last eight […]
9 Noteworthy Stocks in Bill Gates' Portfolio Walmart, FedEx, and Schrödinger are included Nine notable stocks from billionaire Bill Gates’ portfolio have been revealed. According to Yahoo Finance on the 30th, the nine stocks are Caterpillar, Deere & Company, Ecolab, Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B., Walmart, FedEx Corporation, Waste Connections, Schrödinger, and Crown Castle International. Gates holds a stake in Caterpillar, a construction machinery […]
Valkyrie CIO Predicts Ripple ETF Approval Ahead of Ethereum [Dugguru=Sung-Hwan Hong] It has been observed that a Ripple (XRP) spot exchange traded fund (ETF) is likely to be approved before an Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF. It will be interesting to see if global managers will start to launch Ripple spot ETFs. "I don't think an Ethereum spot ETF will be approved in May because I believe that Ethereum can be a security," said Stephen McClurg, co-founder and chief investment officer of Valkyrie Investments, in a conversation with a reporter from U.S. financial media Fox Business, according to industry sources. "I think it's more likely that Ripple or Litecoin (LTC) will be approved before Ethereum." However, no manager has yet formalized the launch of a Ripple or Litecoin spot ETF. Seven asset managers, including BlackRock, Fidelity, Ark Investments, and Grayscale, have filed to list an Ethereum spot ETF. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to make a decision on May 23 on whether to approve ETH spot ETFs. The market is betting that an ETH spot ETF is unlikely to be approved. This is because unlike Bitcoin, which is proof-of-mining (POW), Ethereum is proof-of-stake (POS), which raises ongoing securities issues. Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg, previously put the likelihood of an ETH spot ETF approval at 70% in January, but recently downgraded it to 30%. "The approval process for an ETH spot ETF is different from that for a bitcoin spot ETF," he explained, "and we've lowered our odds of approval given the lack of progress with more than 70 days to go before the deadline."
Trump's Truth Social Rockets on Wall Street: A 10% Surge Marks Day Two The stock price of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of the social media platform Truth Social, founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has seen a substantial rise for two consecutive days following its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. According to the Wall Street Journal, on the 27th, TMTG’s […]
Krispy Kreme Shares Soar After Partnering With McDonald's Krispy Kreme’s stock price has soared following a partnership with McDonald’s. Krispy Kreme shares rose by up to 23% in pre-market trading on September 26th after McDonald’s announced plans to supply Krispy Kreme doughnuts to all U.S. stores by the end of 2026. The two companies have announced that the partnership will begin in the […]
TPG Plans to Raise $5 Billion Asia Fund with 10% Allocated to Korean Market Texas Pacific Group (TPG), a global private equity managing firm, is set to establish a massive Asia buyout fund worth approximately $5 billion. They plan to invest around 10% of this fund into the South Korean market. According to Bloomberg and other sources, on the 26th, TPG is planning to close its eighth Asia buyout […]
JP Morgan: Bitcoin Outshines Gold as Top Investment Choice JP Morgan has rated Bitcoin’s investment value higher than gold’s. The Bitcoin spot ETF market is projected to grow to $220 billion in 2-3 years. On the 25th, JP Morgan stated in an investment report, “Bitcoin is taking up a larger share in investors’ portfolios than gold. When adjusting for volatility factors, the preference for […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions Soar Amid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
Young Chinese Embrace Gold Bean Investments as Economic Slowdown Intensifies, Bloomberg Finds Yonhap News Chinese in their 20s and 30s are turning to “Gold Bean” investments, trading small units of gold, to cope with economic stagnation. On the 15th, Bloomberg reported that as China’s economic slowdown crisis intensifies, the popularity of Gold Bean, which allows relatively low-cost investments, is soaring, especially among younger generations. The Gold Bean, […]
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