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Daewoo E&C gains on nuclear expectations.
Daewoo E&C jumped about 25% on renewed nuclear-power project expectations; he said it had lagged the market and positive brokerage reports helped, with the key driver being expectations for new nuclear wins. The move fits the broader rotation into domestic and construction laggards.
Domestic-demand rotation is developing.
He said the market is taking a breather and color is rotating toward previously ignored domestic-demand names, especially those with defensive characteristics and decent earnings; E-Mart and Hotel Shilla were cited as examples of this rotation. He is not fully convinced of a durable consumer recovery yet, so the setup is worth monitoring rather than chasing.
Banks and insurers attract defensive rotation.
High-dividend financials, banks, and insurers moved as the market rested; he sees this as a traditional defensive rotation even though the index did not fall much. He flags it as a portfolio-color change to monitor.
KOSDAQ 150 ETF buying likely continues.
For two weeks he has argued that buying KOSDAQ 150 ETFs can continue; within that index he prefers high-short-interest or lagging names that can squeeze when momentum returns. The ETF is the cleaner expression of the broad view.
Samsung and SK hynix remain core.
He still considers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix core holdings; existing leaders can resume leadership after the market rests, and investors should keep core semiconductor exposure even while adding satellite domestic-demand ideas.
Copper supply deficit meets rising demand.
Copper is his preferred commodity because supply is constrained by strikes, falling ore grades, and stalled exploration while demand grows from data centers, semiconductors, autos, and robots. He prefers copper and copper wire/power infrastructure over copper ETFs or Freeport-McMoRan.
TSMC revenue confirms strong foundry demand.
TSMC's January revenue rose about 20% MoM and 36.8% YoY, proving customers are still increasing orders; HPC is among its fastest-growing segments and advanced-node utilization/yield are supporting margins. He views TSMC as a comfortable long-term foundry holding on box-range pullbacks, with China/Taiwan supply risk the main caveat.
Software recovery depends on HPC supply.
He argues software weakness is tied to HPC/compute supply bottlenecks rather than lack of demand; once HPC supply improves, software companies showing earnings improvement could rebound fastest from historically low valuations.
Advanced packaging equipment demand stays tight.
TSMC's results suggest advanced packaging (chip-on-wafer-on-substrate) remains tight, indicating strong demand for leading-edge chips; he advises looking at semiconductor equipment makers specialized in this packaging bottleneck.
Buy US banks and brokerages on pullbacks.
The AI-driven selloff in banks and financials is overdone in his view because banks are more sensitive to interest-rate direction than to AI service substitution; any pullback is an opportunity to buy US banks and brokerages, helped by passive ETF inflows.
Spotify earnings breakout validates premium subscriptions.
Spotify's Q4 revenue rose 7% YoY and EPS came in far above expectations, with monthly active users and premium subscribers still growing; management gave aggressive guidance, resolving the premium-subscription uncertainty that had pressured the stock.
Ford box-top fatigue, limited optionality.
Ford reported decent results, but he sees limited new-business optionality versus Hyundai and growth did not exceed expectations enough to justify multiple expansion; he warns of fatigue near the top of its box range.
US robotics momentum in Russell 2000.
He points out that US robotics names, many in the Russell 2000, performed well overnight and should be considered by auto-sector investors seeking growth optionality.
Accumulate Samsung and SK hynix on dips.
He expects Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to trade in a small box near-term, so investors buying them should accumulate slowly near the lower end of that range rather than chase strength.
Hyundai Motor and Kia remain attractive.
Hyundai Motor and Kia remain attractive because they combine auto exposure with robot/new-business optionality, unlike Ford, and he still views them positively.
Prefer large financials over small platforms.
AI tools like Altruist's Hazel threaten fee-based advice at smaller financial platforms more than large diversified institutions; large-cap financials have scale and AI infrastructure to adapt, while LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, and Raymond James are more vulnerable.
Prefer large financials over small platforms.
AI tools like Altruist's Hazel threaten fee-based advice at smaller financial platforms more than large diversified institutions; large-cap financials have scale and AI infrastructure to adapt, while LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, and Raymond James are more vulnerable.
April Bio and ABL Bio catalysts.
US clinical data for Evommune's atopic dermatitis drug EVO301, based on April Bio's SAFA technology, showed strong efficacy and safety and monthly dosing potential; April Bio is the source-tech beneficiary, and ABL Bio has upcoming catalysts in biliary tract cancer and ASCO, supporting a broader Korean pharma/biotech momentum trade from March.
KOSDAQ policy support may lift index.
The National Pension Service is considering raising KOSDAQ weighting, and after the March audit-report season he expects KOSDAQ-focused buying to return, supporting the index.
US big tech benefits from tariff exemptions.
The Trump administration is considering semiconductor tariff exemptions linked to US investment quotas, which would relieve large US tech companies that depend on imported chips; concerns about Korean foundry damage are likely limited.
Space/aerospace leads until SpaceX IPO.
SpaceX IPO preparations and Michael Grimes' move to Morgan Stanley are seen as moving the listing from review to execution; he expects space/aerospace to remain a leading sector until the IPO.
Machine tools signal robotics, optical, aerospace capex.
January machine-tool orders rose about 25% YoY, led by Chinese export demand, a leading indicator for manufacturing capex; the demand is tied to AI data centers, next-gen communications, robots, and aerospace, so he expects momentum in robotics, optical communications, and aerospace.
Datadog gains from AI data demand.
Datadog moved higher on good earnings, supporting his view that AI deployment requires large amounts of data software and infrastructure, and that data-focused software companies can benefit even as broader software is pressured.
CJ Logistics benefits from Coupang disruption.
CJ Logistics is strong as Coupang's logistics disruption drives volume toward competitors; with the stock having broken out and the sector re-rating laggards, he sees momentum continuing.
Toss IPO stakes boost Mirae Asset.
Toss parent Viva Republica is moving toward an IPO, and securities firms with meaningful stakes could see added equity value; he highlights Mirae Asset Securities as a beneficiary as bank/securities valuations rise.
E-Mart asset value and online optionality.
E-Mart is rising on real-estate asset revaluation and the possibility that its online grocery/retail operations could replicate Walmart's successful omnichannel model in Korea; he sees optionality if execution improves.
Power equipment and cable momentum continues.
Power equipment and cable names are making new highs as export data and grid/AI electrification demand remain strong; he cites LS Electric, HD Hyundai Electric, Daehan Electric Wire, and Daehan Optical Telecom as continuing momentum plays.
ST Pharm earnings with tight supply.
ST Pharm reported good earnings as a raw-drug ingredient supplier, and the stock is holding up without supply overhang, setting up a cleaner technical breakout.
Satrec space upside, near-term consolidation.
Satrec Initiative has unique domestic space technology and has already tripled, but he still sees long-term upside; near-term it may need consolidation after the sharp move.
INOX is aerospace specialty materials supplier.
INOX Advanced Materials is a hidden aerospace supplier because spacecraft parts must withstand heat, pressure, and cold; the report highlights its specialty materials exposure to the space/aerospace cycle.
Department stores gain from semiconductor wealth effect.
Korean department stores are correlated with semiconductor wealth effects: chip-company bonuses and stock gains increase high-end consumption, and Shinsegae/Hyundai Department Store have been re-rating with that theme.
Watch superconductor theme on Microsoft news.
Microsoft's reported R&D into superconducting cables to improve data-center energy efficiency could revive the Korean superconductor theme if local media translates the catalyst; he flags the theme as event-driven rather than confirmed.
Humanoid robot commercialization becoming tangible.
E-Mart is selling Unitree's humanoid robot R1 in stores for about KRW 31 million, making humanoid robots tangible for consumers and supporting the broader robot commercialization theme.
Amorepacific leads K-beauty rotation.
Amorepacific and cosmetics names are benefiting from K-beauty demand and strong Korea House interest at the Milan Olympics, with some companies posting earnings surprises; he sees a rotation into previously lagging cosmetics.
Korean construction is contrarian value play.
Construction is his contrarian idea: earnings are poor but no longer worsening, sentiment is bottoming, and the construction ETF is near highs; he wants to watch whether strength spreads from large builders to regional ones.
Daejoo gains from solar/space materials.
Institutions bought Daejoo Electronic Materials heavily because its conductive paste materials are leveraged to solar and space/aerospace demand, not just secondary batteries; the new demand angle is driving late institutional interest.
Smartphone parts rebound on Apple demand.
Highvision Systems and BH are beaten-down Apple supply-chain names; solid iPhone demand is bringing bottom-level supply back into smartphone inspection equipment and FPCB substrate names.
Korean equities supported by abundant liquidity.
He is bullish on Korean equities because deposits and fund money are returning, real-estate capital is being pushed into stocks, and liquidity is abundant enough to support the market even if foreigners sell.
Samsung and SK hynix trends intact.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix may pause around options expiration, but the trend remains intact; foreign ownership is high and 440 trillion won combined profit expectations are still being revised up, so the memory supercycle should continue.
Hanwha Life undervalued with buyback catalyst.
Hanwha Life trades near 0.24-0.26 PBR while earning about 1.1-1.2 trillion won steadily; he sees a catalyst in the Hanwha group split and the need to resolve its 13.49% treasury stake, with capital returns potentially closing the valuation gap.
Korean Air and airlines bottoming out.
Korean Air is a revival signal for airlines: January air transport hit record levels, routes are normalizing, passenger traffic is strong, semiconductor air cargo is doing well, and the weekly/monthly chart is breaking out. Smaller airlines like Jin Air are also bottoming.
Hanmi Pharm pipeline re-rating continues.
Hanmi Pharm is making historic new highs as its new pipeline is re-rated; he compares the current 7.5 trillion won market cap with ABL Bio above 10 trillion won and says obesity-treatment optionality remains, so holders should stay with it.
KT undervalued with institutional buying.
KT is rising with a wave of analyst reports; it is seen as undervalued, and because foreign ownership is near 49%, domestic institutions are the natural buyers lifting the stock.
S-Oil benefits from gasoline shortage.
S-Oil and refiners can stay strong for one to two years because US gasoline is short and EV adoption has not reduced fuel demand as feared; he owns S-Oil and sets a personal upside target near KRW 140,000.
LG Electronics gains on AI robot hopes.
LG Electronics jumped on expectations that AI robot investments will strengthen its new-business value; he advises buying LG group names on dips because volatility is high but the strategic direction is improving.
Samyang Foods needs capacity expansion catalyst.
Samyang Foods has corrected sharply despite no change in the business; he wants to see capacity-expansion news before getting more constructive, so it is a watch-list name.
Celltrion rises on Remsima earnings.
Celltrion is rising after Remsima earnings came in well, and he sees it as a leading Korean biotech rebound name.
Pharma Research bottom confirmed, insider buying.
Pharma Research held support after a sharp selloff, institutions bought, and he personally purchased the stock after concluding the bottom was confirmed; he expects time to be the main cost while waiting for recovery.
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Lee Ju-hyeon,
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Min Jae-gi,
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