[May 14 #BeforeMarketOpen] Nasdaq up 1.2% as semiconductor stocks see buying despite high PPI shock and inflation concerns / What's the direction for the Korean stock market on options expiration day?

Watch on YouTube ↗ | May 14, 2026 at 00:22 | 2:46:01 | 815 Money Talk (815머니톡)

Speakers

Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Ha Chang-bong — CEO

Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Kim Young-cheol — CEO

Summary

This May 14 market-opening show discusses how semiconductor stocks, led by Samsung and SK hynix, rallied despite a high PPI print, making Nasdaq positive. Multiple panelists recommend maintaining heavy exposure to Korean memory and AI-related themes, while rotating into physical AI (Hyundai Motor Group, robotics), defense, shipbuilding, and selected battery/ESS names.

US PPI came in high but semiconductor strength pushed Nasdaq up 1.2%.
Korean market saw volatile two days; options expiry day is key.
Samsung and SK hynix are favored for continued memory cycle and valuation gap vs Micron.
Hyundai Motor Group is re-rated on physical AI/robotaxis; multiple panelists are bullish.
Defense and shipbuilding stocks are noted as buy-on-dip opportunities due to US Navy orders.
Battery sector is seen as needing rest, except for Samsung SDI with ESS focus.
Power equipment and materials stocks benefit from AI infrastructure demand.
MSCI rebalancing in late May expected to bring passive inflows to Korean semis.

Trade Ideas

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 17:20

Samsung and SK hynix memory growth continues

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix remain undervalued compared to Micron (8-9x P/E vs 6x for Korean names). The valuation gap provides upside until it closes, and Micron's price trend is a key signal. Recommend buying on dips.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 20:28

Hyundai Motor Group physical AI catalyst

Hyundai Motor Group is entering physical AI with humanoid and robotics, which justifies a structural rerating. He expects more upside and recommends buying on pullbacks.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 23:20

DB HiTek unique analog foundry play

DB HiTek is the only 8-inch analog foundry in Korea and stands to benefit from Samsung's expansion of P4/P5 fabs, which will increase demand for analog chips. The stock has more upside despite recent gains.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 47:08

Avoid battery sector for now

Battery/secondary battery sector needs more rest and is not attractive now. He suggests waiting for a deeper correction before buying.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 47:08

Avoid battery sector for now

Samsung SDI is focusing on ESS and high-margin projects, which is a competitive advantage in the battery sector as energy storage demand from AI data centers grows.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 48:20

Defense stocks buy on weakness

Defense stocks are attractive after a period of neglect; buying on weakness is recommended as geopolitical tensions and US shipbuilding demand will drive orders.

Ha Chang-bong CEO 80:10

Tesla long on robotaxi and Optimus

Tesla has momentum from robotaxi and Optimus, and the space IPO of SpaceX indirectly supports sentiment. He previously recommended buying below $400 and still sees upside.

Ha Chang-bong CEO 90:30

POSCO Holdings lithium play

POSCO Holdings benefits from rising lithium carbonate prices and its lithium production scale-up, making it a core battery materials holding.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 124:20

Korean shipbuilders US Navy orders

Korean shipbuilders like HD Hyundai Heavy are likely to benefit from US Navy orders and LNG carrier demand, especially with US-China energy trade. Buy on dips.

Kim Young-cheol CEO 161:40

LG Innotek robotics camera play

LG Innotek benefits from the robotics and physical AI theme because its camera modules are essential for vision systems, and with supply chain security concerns, Chinese alternatives are avoided.

Kim Young-cheol CEO 167:00

Power equipment data center play

Power equipment names like LS Electric and Hyundai Electric are positioned for data center and AI infrastructure demand, and the recent pullback is a buying opportunity.

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