Apple’s 20th-anniversary redesign! iPhone 20 reportedly to feature an ultra-thin glass body and upgraded cooling.
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The iPhone 20, expected to launch at the end of 2027 as a 20th-anniversary model, is rumored to feature an ultra-thin glass design and improved heat dissipation. It is expected to build on the iPhone Air’s design while delivering higher performance.
Nvidia stuck around the $200 mark as tech giants’ earnings fail to provide a breakout catalyst.
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Nvidia shares rebounded to $206 but remain constrained around the $200 mark. The market is looking to the August 26 earnings report for a catalyst, as cooling AI investment and rising costs weigh on performance.
‘The Big Short’ investor Burry warns U.S. stocks could be “a complete mess,” flags an overlooked potential risk.
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Investor Michael Burry, the inspiration for ‘The Big Short,’ warned that volatility-trading funds could trigger automated selling and a sharp decline in U.S. stocks, pointing to an underappreciated systemic risk in the market.
東擎 unveils its first O-PAS-certified industrial IoT controller, accelerating critical industrial digital transformation.
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東擎 unveiled the world's first industrial IoT controller to receive O-PAS certification. The realization of an open automation architecture will accelerate the digital transformation of industry.
Leveraged ETFs approach $250 billion as Wall Street trades “crash options”; annualized returns reach as high as 20%.
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As the leveraged ETF market approaches $250 billion, 高盛, French bank BNP Paribas and others are transferring tail risk through “crash puts.” Annualized returns of 20% are attracting institutional investors.
In US companies' second-quarter earnings, 85% beat market expectations, as AI investments began to generate returns in earnest. Technology stocks stood out in particular, with profits up 70.5% year over year, and the gains are spreading to other industries.
Trump sets rare timeline, says U.S. will control Greenland before his term ends.
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Former US President Donald Trump said the United States would “control” Greenland by January 2029. The remarks are driven by national security and resource acquisition, but Denmark and Greenland have strongly objected.
Companies mentioned:Newsweek、The Independent、Real American Voice
It’s bargaining, not yen protection! Expert: There’s no such thing as a free lunch; three major calculations lie behind Washington’s “friendship signal.”
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The United States and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market for the first time since 1998, seeking to strengthen the yen. The move also serves to defend the US bond market and as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
Real estate: Mortgage pressure is also considerable outside the 6 major municipalities; buyers in these 2 counties who waited a year took on more than 1 million yuan in additional mortgage debt.
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Mortgage pressure is rising outside the 6 major municipalities. Average mortgages in Hsinchu County reached a record NT$13.47 million, as industrial development and youth-friendly housing loans help first-time buyers purchase homes.
Stocks in focus: Lumentum warns of an indium phosphide shortage; more than 5 stocks, including 聯亞 and 全新, hit limit-up.
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US optical communications maker Lumentum warned of a shortage of indium phosphide (InP) for AI data centers, sending related Taiwanese stocks surging across the board. The shortage highlights structural challenges in the semiconductor supply chain and is having a significant impact on investment markets.
Stocks in focus: Wistron NeWeb’s AI server outlook draws higher target prices from foreign investors; shares surge past NT$6,300 to a record high.
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Amid growing demand for 緯穎's AI servers, foreign investors raised their price target to 10,000 yen, and the stock hit a record high of 6,385 yuan. This is an important signal of rising demand for AI infrastructure.
Cnyes Investment Radar: Should you choose a “hedged class” when buying overseas funds? 3 key factors and hidden costs to understand before investing.
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An explanation of how “hedged classes” work and what they cost when used to avoid foreign exchange risk in overseas fund investments. Investors should choose based on their currency and objectives.
Is $800 billion in capital spending not the ceiling? 高盛: Actual AI investment this year could exceed $1 trillion.
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高盛 forecasts that global AI investment will reach $1.019 trillion in 2026. The traditional estimate of $800 billion is systematically underestimated. This will have a major impact on the macroeconomy.
South Korean memory prices rise again! TrendForce: Traditional DRAM and NAND prices hit multi-year highs; who will benefit?
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Driven by expanding demand for AI servers, DRAM and NAND prices in the Korea-led memory market have reached record highs, and tight supply is expected to persist through 2027. Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron are the main beneficiaries.
Contrarian indicator sends a signal: U.S. stock bull market may continue.
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According to Mark Hulbert's analysis, the recent decline in US stocks is acting as a contrarian indicator and instead suggests that the Nasdaq's rally will continue. Investors' rapid retreat from risk is building a “wall of worry,” a pattern consistent with past bull markets.
Optical communications emerge as a new AI bottleneck! Lumentum: Shortage of this “semiconductor material” could be more severe than the memory shortage.
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Surging demand for optical connectivity in AI data centers is exacerbating the shortage of indium phosphide (InP). Lumentum cannot meet more than 30% of demand, bringing structural challenges across the industry into sharper focus.
Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto; 台積電 donates 250 million yen for reconstruction, JASM plant resumes normal operations.
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Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, 台積電 donated 250 million yen and quickly resumed operations at its JASM plant. The move demonstrates a strengthening of ties with the local community.
Another Din Tai Fung location closes; only 14 stores remain in China.
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Taiwanese upscale xiaolongbao chain 鼎泰豐 is closing multiple locations in China. At the same time, it is opening new stores under a direct-operation model, drawing attention to its strategic shift.
Taiwan and U.S. securities depositories and clearinghouses deepen cooperation to strengthen the safety of sub-brokerage settlements and corporate action services.
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Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation is working with US-based DTCC to strengthen settlement and delivery security for US stocks in Taiwan's sub-brokerage market, as well as corporate action services. The move comes amid preparations for the T+1 system and 24-hour settlement.
After 6 months, SK Hynix and SanDisk release the first standard specification for HBF.
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SK Hynix and SanDisk jointly announced the first standard specification for next-generation storage technology HBF. They aim to make it open through OCP and drive innovation in data-processing architecture for the AI era.
Indian government to sell stake in life insurance leader at a 10% discount, aiming to raise $3.3 billion.
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The Indian government is selling up to 6.5% of its stake in state-owned life insurance giant LIC at a 10% discount, aiming to raise up to $3.3 billion. The main goal is to comply with public ownership rules by 2032.
Companies mentioned:LIC、Cochin Shipyard、Indian Railways Finance Corp、NHPC、Coal India
Washington think tank CSIS: Trump’s repeated failure to follow through on threats of strikes has led Iran to view the U.S. as weak.
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Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the US think tank CSIS, warned that the Trump administration has repeatedly threatened Iran but avoided taking actual military action, giving Iran the impression that “the United States is weak” and allowing it to gain a strategic advantage. This undermines the credibility of deterrence and contributes to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Chang Sheng’s CDMO and new-drug development businesses gain momentum; July revenue of NT$99.25 million sets a record.
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長聖 posted revenue of 99.25 million yuan in July, with growth year over year and month over month. Its two-pronged strategy of CDMO services and in-house drug development is bearing fruit, and clinical development of its CAR-T therapy is also advancing.
Samsung foundry capacity utilization hits 100%; could return to profitability as early as Q3.
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Samsung’s foundry capacity utilization is set to reach 100%, with a return to profitability possible as early as Q3. Driven by demand for AI and HBM, orders for advanced processes have doubled, marking a turning point for the industry.
Has the U.S. military run out of options? Iran denies talks with the U.S., calls Trump’s latest reversal his “10th” TACO.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry categorically denied holding talks with the United States, refuting President Trump's remarks. Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue, raising the risk of military confrontation.
Finance commentator: Wall Street’s latest “basket trade” is creating opportunities to buy the dip.
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said that “basket trading,” popular on Wall Street, is distorting stock prices. Price movements that diverge from companies' underlying performance are creating investment opportunities.
Taishin 00962’s monthly dividend rises by 1 times to a record high; annualized dividend yield reaches 13%.
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Taishin AI Premium Yield Momentum ETF (00962) will pay a dividend of NT$0.16 in August, for an annualized yield of 13.31%, a record high. This reflects the dual appeal of high dividends and growth among Taiwanese AI technology stocks amid the commercialization wave, making the fund highly attractive to investors.
Japan spends a massive 11 trillion yen in latest currency rescue, nearing record scale.
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Japan and the United States jointly intervened in the foreign-exchange market, deploying more than 11 trillion yen to support the yen as it depreciated rapidly. The scale neared a record, signaling authorities’ heightened concern about market volatility.
億光 files LED patent infringement lawsuit against Nichia in the U.S.
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Taiwanese LED maker Everlight Electronics has sued Nichia Corporation in the United States for patent infringement. The case centers on the protection of intellectual property rights related to high-efficiency LED technology.