August 19th Before Market Open: New York Stock Market Falls Due to Triple Anxiety of Middle East, Oil Prices, and US Treasury Yields "Philly Semiconductor Plunges 5%" / Korean Stock Market, What Will Foreigners Choose Today?

[August 19th #BeforeMarketOpen] New York Stock Market Falls Due to Triple Anxiety: Middle East, Oil Prices, US Treasury Yields "Philly Semiconductor Plunges 5%" / Korean Stock Market, What Will Foreigners Choose Today?

Watch on YouTube ↗ | August 19, 2026 at 00:51 | 3:02:57 | 815 Money Talk (815머니톡)

Speakers

Oh Hyun-jin — Team Lead

Kim Hyeong-cheol — CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute

Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

The video discusses the recent drop in the US stock market driven by rising Treasury yields and Middle East geopolitical tensions, which heavily impacted semiconductor stocks. The panelists analyze the implications for the Korean market, focusing on foreign investor flows and defensive sectors. They highlight opportunities in energy, defense, cosmetics, and specific oversold tech stocks amid the broader market volatility.

US tech and semiconductor stocks fell sharply due to rising Treasury yields and prolonged Middle East tensions.
Rising oil prices and strong refining margins make energy stocks an attractive defensive play.
The defense sector is seeing structural demand as US missile inventories deplete from ongoing global conflicts.
Cosmetics stocks are favored for their strong earnings and lower sensitivity to interest rate hikes.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix face short-term pressure but offer trading opportunities at lower valuations.
The upcoming IPO of Unitree Robotics is expected to bring positive momentum to domestic robot component suppliers.
Investors are advised to monitor foreign buying patterns and avoid aggressive leverage during this volatile period.

Ideas

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 9:05

Strong margins and lube oil supply issues.

US energy stocks like Valero Energy are hitting new highs due to rising oil prices. In the Korean market, refining stocks like GS and S-Oil serve as excellent pair trades with solid earnings and attractive chart setups.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 9:05

Strong margins and lube oil supply issues.

Oil refining stocks reported strong Q2 earnings and are expected to perform well in Q3. They are benefiting from high refining margins and a shortage of lube oil caused by damaged Russian refining facilities.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 9:36

Shortages and price hikes benefit PCB suppliers.

The PCB substrate sector continues to see positive news regarding shortages, price hikes, and a supplier-advantaged market, making technically oversold stocks in this space attractive.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 12:15

Surging demand for robot actuators globally.

Robotis is seeing surging demand for its robot actuators, which act as the heart of robots. They are supplying these core components to Chinese and North American robot startups that lack their own actuator technology.

Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 34:10

Rising oil prices boost energy stock valuations.

US energy stocks like Valero Energy are hitting new highs due to rising oil prices. In the Korean market, refining stocks like GS and S-Oil serve as excellent pair trades with solid earnings and attractive chart setups.

Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 41:08

Cheap valuation provides a solid trading floor.

Samsung Electronics is currently boxed in, but its valuation floor is solid at around a 4.4x multiple. It offers a comfortable trading opportunity if bought near the 10-day or 20-day moving averages during market dips.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 62:47

Trump's remarks create short-term trading themes only.

Trump's remarks about reducing US-ROK military drills have sparked a rally in North Korea economic cooperation stocks. However, this is purely a short-term, highly volatile trading theme and should be avoided for long-term investment.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 82:54

Strong earnings and low interest rate sensitivity.

Cosmetics stocks are less sensitive to interest rate hikes and are supported by strong earnings and high overseas sales portions, making them a solid defensive choice during current market volatility.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 84:06

Depleted US missile inventories drive structural demand.

Prolonged global conflicts have depleted US missile inventories, creating structural demand to replenish weapons systems. This makes Korean defense companies highly attractive compared to other sectors like shipbuilding.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 91:48

Annual strike noise creates attractive buying opportunities.

Hyundai Motor is facing its annual strike noise, which historically causes temporary stock dips. Investors should wait for the price to drop below 400,000 KRW, where the valuation becomes highly attractive for accumulation.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 94:45

Unitree IPO momentum and strong technical rebounds.

In the robotics sector, Robotis is the top pick due to momentum from the Unitree IPO. SPG is also attractive as a second-tier pick due to its localization of reducers and strong technical rebound.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 113:03

Solid order backlog and attractive dip-buying opportunity.

TES is showing solid earnings and a strong order backlog. With recent stock price declines fully reflecting Q2 opportunity costs, it presents a good opportunity to increase exposure.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 115:06

Testing new semiconductor inspection equipment.

Youngwoo DSP, traditionally a display inspection equipment cash cow, is currently testing new semiconductor inspection equipment for a major domestic client, which could provide significant future momentum.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 168:37

Strong component momentum but prefers LG Innotek.

While Samsung Electro-Mechanics has strong momentum in MLCC, FC-BGA, and silicon capacitors, its valuation is currently burdensome. LG Innotek is preferred as a more attractively valued alternative in the large-cap component space.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 171:31

AI shopping integration offers box trading opportunities.

NAVER will benefit significantly from the integration of AI into its massive shopping platform. The stock is highly volatile, so it is best traded within a box, buying near 180,000-190,000 KRW and reducing exposure near 230,000 KRW.

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Speakers: Oh Hyun-jin, Kim Hyeong-cheol, Lee Ju-hyeon, Kim Tae-seong, Lee Kwon-hee · Tickers: 078930.KS, 010950.KS, 096770.KS, 356860.KQ, 007810.KS, 007660.KS, 108490.KQ, VLO, 005930.KS, 025980.KQ, 439090.KQ, 114840.KQ, 237880.KQ, 257720.KQ, 200130.KQ, 012450.KS, 079550.KS, 005380.KS, 058610.KQ, 095610.KQ, 143540.KQ, 009150.KS, 035420.KS