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AI winner but stretched valuation
Palantir's strong Q2 results with 150% US commercial revenue growth prove AI demand is materializing beyond government contracts, breaking the bearish narrative. The company shows both rapid growth and expanding margins (operating margin from 46% to 62%), positioning it as an AI winner. However, the trailing P/E of 138x and forward P/E still high make current valuation very rich, prompting partial profit-taking.
CPU trend makes AMD the leader
AMD has both GPU and CPU, with little doubt about its positioning. It withstood the July correction well, and CPU is becoming the dominant theme in AI, with CPU expected to be the protagonist of this earnings season. AMD is the de facto leader of the semiconductor group, and its CPU direction should be followed.
US CPU semiconductor trend rising
The AI industry is shifting toward CPU as a key enabler, with ARM, AMD, and Intel representing the US CPU top trio. As AI agents become widespread, CPU will gain importance, making a concentrated bet on the US CPU semiconductor theme attractive.
China optical ban benefits US makers
The US is drafting legislation to ban Chinese optical transceiver imports, directly benefiting US manufacturers. Companies like Lumentum and Marvell surged on this news, as they stand to capture market share from Chinese leader Zhongji Innolight.
Memory sell-off is a buy opportunity
Wall Street issued a flood of target price upgrades for SK Hynix after the July plunge, with RBC targeting $200 and Cantor Fitzgerald $300. Memory oversupply fears are overblown; the sharp sell-off created a buying opportunity, and memory semiconductors are poised to rebound strongly.
Memory sell-off is a buy opportunity
Korean memory makers (SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics) are undervalued because the market demands proof of earnings stability through a downcycle before granting a re-rating. They have long-term contracts and widening technology gaps in HBM, but they need to demonstrate resilience in a downturn. If they show steady profits in the next downcycle, a multiple expansion similar to TSMC could happen.
KOSPI likely bottomed, buy Korea
Using a 'retracement ratio' analysis, KOSPI has already given back about 52% of its prior massive rally, which aligns with historical patterns from other countries that experienced 3x index runs. Combined with the observation that KOSPI touched the level of Korea's export value, this indicates a solid bottom has been established. Exports remain strong, suggesting the downside is limited and it is a buying opportunity.
Memory re-rating needs downcycle proof
Korean memory makers (SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics) are undervalued because the market demands proof of earnings stability through a downcycle before granting a re-rating. They have long-term contracts and widening technology gaps in HBM, but they need to demonstrate resilience in a downturn. If they show steady profits in the next downcycle, a multiple expansion similar to TSMC could happen.
MLCC price rise lifts Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is rallying strongly on rising MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) prices. The component price increase is directly boosting the stock, and the trend is expected to continue.
Wait for Hyundai breakout above 430K
Hyundai Motor is trying to form a bottom, but it needs to break above 430,000-450,000 KRW to confirm a trend reversal. Until then, it remains in a downtrend with lower highs and lows. Buying should be deferred until the breakout, though preferred shares may be considered for dividends.
KOSDAQ rebounds to 900 on clean-out
KOSDAQ has experienced a massive credit liquidation (margin debt halved), creating an 'empty house' effect. With heavy selling exhausted, a rebound to the 900 point level is likely, driven by biotech and oversold conditions. This catch-up move can outperform KOSPI in the near term.
Alteogen leads biotech recovery
Alteogen is leading the biotech rebound on KOSDAQ, rising 8% and breaking key resistance. The biotech sector was crushed and is now recovering from extreme oversold levels, with Alteogen as a prime beneficiary. If the stock can hold its gains, it could retest higher bands.
Chinese robot theme via parts ETF
China is aggressively building a humanoid robot ecosystem, with Unitree IPO as a milestone. Rather than picking individual winners, the best approach is to invest in the supply chain via the KODEX TIGER China Humanoid Robot ETF, which has high exposure to component makers that will benefit regardless of which robot company succeeds.
Favor Microsoft and Alphabet as safest
Among US hyperscalers, Microsoft and Alphabet have the strongest credit profiles and ability to fund massive AI capex via cheap, long-dated debt. While others face cash flow strain, these two can sustain investment and are the safest ways to bet on the AI buildout. They are the likely last-standing winners in an AI capex cycle that could strain weaker balance sheets.
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Kim Kyung-hwan,
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