[August 14 Before Market Open] PPI Slowdown, Oil Price Drop Boost New York Stock Market / AI Semiconductor Surge, SanDisk 14%, SK Hynix ADR 7% / Deposits 100 Trillion, Will Foreigners Buy Today Too?

[August 14 #BeforeMarketOpen] PPI Slowdown, Oil Price Drop Boost New York Stock Market / AI Semiconductor Surge, SanDisk 14%, SK Hynix ADR 7% / Deposits 100 Trillion, Will Foreigners Buy Today Too?
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 14, 2026 at 00:48  |  3:03:15  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Kim Hyeong-cheol — CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Oh Hyun-jin — Team Lead

Summary

The panel discusses the positive impact of the US PPI slowdown and stabilizing oil prices on the global stock market, particularly boosting AI and semiconductor sectors. They highlight the strong rebound in memory stocks like SK Hynix and SanDisk, driven by solid earnings and shareholder return policies. The experts also explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, robotics, and undervalued domestic sectors like cosmetics and department stores amid shifting market liquidity.

  • US PPI data came in lower than expected, easing inflation fears and boosting rate cut hopes.
  • AI and semiconductor stocks surged, with notable gains in SanDisk and SK Hynix ADR.
  • Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its robotics push, benefiting its supply chain partners.
  • Data center power demands are driving interest in renewable energy and power infrastructure stocks.
  • Foreign asset managers are increasing their stakes in oversold Korean biotech companies.
  • Undervalued sectors like department stores and casinos are showing signs of a technical rebound.
Ideas
Legacy foundry shortage benefits DB HiTek.
DB HiTek is raising prices for its 8-inch foundry. Legacy processes are still essential for automotive chips, and the lack of production lines benefits legacy foundries.
Front-end equipment benefits from Honam cluster.
The government is strongly pushing the Honam semiconductor cluster. Front-end equipment stocks like Wonik IPS, TES, and Jusung Engineering will react fastest to this momentum.
SK Eternix leads the renewable energy sector.
SK Eternix is a bellwether for renewable energy, involved in solar, wind, and SOFC. It benefits from the overall growth in the renewable sector.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 32:23
Geopolitical issues and refinery damage boost Valero.
Global refinery stocks like Valero Energy are strong due to geopolitical issues and damage to Russian refineries, which forces reliance on alternative oil sources.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 34:07
US tariffs on Chinese drones benefit AeroVironment.
Drones are replacing expensive missiles in modern warfare. With the US imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese drone parts, non-Chinese drone companies like AeroVironment stand to benefit significantly.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 37:27
AI growth drives demand for cybersecurity stocks.
As AI continues to develop, cybersecurity issues will inevitably increase. US cybersecurity stocks like Palo Alto Networks are hitting new highs, reflecting this growing market focus.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 41:45
Cheap valuation and foreign buying signal rebound.
Samsung Electronics is trading at a very cheap valuation. Foreign buying has returned, signaling a trend reversal, making it a good candidate for a short-term swing trade up to the 60-day moving average.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 52:13
AI expansion drives strong semiconductor equipment demand.
Applied Materials reported strong earnings and guidance, proving that the AI boom is driving unprecedented demand for semiconductor equipment.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 61:44
Hyundai Group benefits most from robot commercialization.
Hyundai Motor Group is pushing its suppliers to develop humanoid robot parts and cut costs. The primary beneficiaries of this commercialization drive will be the Hyundai Group companies themselves.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 62:50
Proven robot parts suppliers join Hyundai's chain.
Robot parts suppliers with proven technology and existing revenue, such as HL Mando, SPG, and Robotis, will survive Hyundai's cost-cutting pressure and secure spots in the humanoid supply chain.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 65:31
Data center power mandates boost infrastructure stocks.
PJM's proposal requiring data centers to secure their own power will drive massive demand for quick power sources like fuel cells, solar, and marine engines, as well as power grid infrastructure.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 73:39
Tesla's solar plans and politics boost renewables.
Tesla's plan for a massive vertically integrated solar plant in Texas, along with potential Democratic election wins, will boost solar energy stocks like OCI Holdings and Hanwha Solutions.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 88:30
MLCC shortage narrative drives strong rebound.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is experiencing a strong rebound after a deep correction, driven by the MLCC shortage narrative and breaking through resistance levels.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 90:45
Undervalued SK Square rebounds with SK Hynix.
SK Square is rebounding strongly alongside SK Hynix. It remains undervalued and can rise further if SK Hynix continues its upward trend.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 94:15
Cheap valuation and robot rebranding offer upside.
Nvidia is likely to partner with LG or Hyundai for physical AI in Korea. Hyundai's upcoming Investor Day will highlight robot strategies, providing strong momentum for their group stocks.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 100:35
Cheap valuations and strong trends favor tires.
Kumho Tire and Hankook Tire are breaking out of long-term box patterns. They have cheap valuations relative to earnings, and Hankook Tire has maintained a steady uptrend despite market crashes.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 115:02
Undervalued casino stock benefits from returning tourists.
Lotte Tour Development is historically undervalued. Q2 earnings met consensus, Chinese tourists are returning, and the casino tax hike impact is limited, making it a good rebound candidate.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 119:02
Stretched valuations warrant reducing cosmetics exposure.
Cosmetics stocks like d'Alba Global and APR are seeing stretched valuations with P/E ratios around 20x. It is better to reduce exposure and trade the swings rather than hold.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 151:52
Oversold department stores offer solid rebound potential.
Department store stocks like Shinsegae, Lotte Shopping, and Hyundai Department Store are heavily oversold but have good earnings momentum, making them solid candidates for a rebound.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 153:02
Nvidia partnerships and Investor Day boost robots.
Nvidia is likely to partner with LG or Hyundai for physical AI in Korea. Hyundai's upcoming Investor Day will highlight robot strategies, providing strong momentum for their group stocks.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 155:35
Camera module makers benefit from physical AI.
Camera module makers like MC Nex and Partron can play a significant role in physical AI and robots, serving as good alternatives to large caps like Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 167:17
Foreign buying boosts oversold Korean biotech stocks.
Foreign asset managers like BlackRock are buying Korean biotech stocks such as HLB, Yuhan, Chong Kun Dang, and Olix because they are technically oversold compared to global peers.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 169:06
KAI acquisition creates dominant space/defense player.
Hanwha Aerospace's potential acquisition of KAI will create a dominant space and defense integrated company, which will add a significant premium to its valuation.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 177:12
Solid earnings and BTS premium justify holding.
HYBE's earnings are solid and will continue to grow. The BTS premium justifies its valuation, so investors should hold and wait for the rebound despite current sector weakness.
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Speakers: Kim Hyeong-cheol, Lee Ju-hyeon, Lee Kwon-hee, Oh Hyun-jin  · Tickers: 000990.KS, 036930.KQ, 095610.KQ, 240810.KQ, 475150.KS, VLO, AVAV, PANW, 005930.KS, AMAT, 005380.KS, 000270.KS, 012330.KS, 058610.KQ, 108490.KQ, 204320.KS, 329180.KS, 298040.KS, 010120.KS, 082740.KS, 336260.KS, 010060.KS, 009830.KS, 009150.KS, 402340.KS, 066570.KS, 073240.KS, 161390.KS, 032350.KS, 317530.KQ, 278470.KS, 004170.KS, 023530.KS, 069960.KS, 003550.KS, 091700.KQ, 097520.KS, 185750.KS, 226950.KQ, 000100.KS, 028300.KQ, 012450.KS, 352820.KS