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The Truth Behind the US Semiconductor Stock Plunge… Why Wall Street is Boosting Big Tech / Anthropic IPO Imminent! A Huge Catalyst to Send Semiconductors Soaring | CEO Lee Kwon-hee

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 16, 2026 at 01:30  |  20:25  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

CEO Lee Kwon-hee argues the US semiconductor selloff is a temporary rotation into cheap Big Tech before earnings, not a fundamental breakdown. He sees buying opportunities in Korean semiconductor equipment/materials and in Samsung Electronics, while also highlighting SK Innovation's recovery, PharmaResearch's new growth phase, and HFR as a physical AI network play. Anthropic's upcoming IPO is framed as a catalyst for the next semiconductor rally.

  • US semiconductor drop is part of a recurring rotation game with Big Tech, not fundamental deterioration.
  • Big Tech valuations have fallen to 10-14x forward P/E, creating a near-term buying window into earnings season.
  • Korean semiconductor equipment and materials stocks should be bought on dips as the next investment cycle begins.
  • Samsung Electronics is a dip-buying target, with no change in its underlying fundamentals.
  • Anthropic's IPO could spark a new semiconductor rally by adding a large new AI chip demand source.
  • SK Innovation is recovering thanks to improving refining, battery turnaround, and an SMR stake.
  • HFR is an under-the-radar physical AI network beneficiary chosen for a government AI project, worth studying.
  • PharmaResearch is entering a new growth phase driven by exports, medical tourism, and cosmetics sales.
Ideas
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 1:41
Buy cheap Big Tech before earnings.
Big Tech valuations have become unusually cheap at 10-14x forward earnings versus a normal 20x, creating a buying opportunity as earnings season begins. Money is rotating out of semiconductors and into Big Tech, making names like Alphabet and Nvidia attractive. After earnings, money may rotate back, but near-term the cheapness and earnings momentum favor Big Tech.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 6:11
Buy Korean semi equipment on dips.
The semiconductor equipment and materials investment cycle is set to restart next year with P5 line orders. The current sell-off is supply-driven, not fundamental. Foreign and institutional investors are accumulating these stocks on dips. The strategy is to buy on down days like today.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 12:36
Buy Samsung Electronics on weakness.
Anthropic's expected IPO (October) will fund direct data center construction and custom chip development (TPU with Samsung Electronics), creating a powerful new demand source for AI semiconductors. This could trigger another semiconductor rally in the second half.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 13:51
SK Innovation recovery play.
SK Innovation is in recovery: refining margins are improving, SK On battery losses are narrowing, the lubricant business benefits from a competitor disruption, a US supply contract with Hyundai Motor provides battery visibility, and a 5% stake in TerraPower (SMR) adds hidden value. Debt worries are fading, and analyst targets have been raised to 200,000 won.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 15:28
Study HFR for physical AI network.
HFR, a private network equipment specialist, was selected as the main contractor for a government AI LAN demonstration project, the only SME alongside SK Telecom and KT. This could become a global reference case for physical AI networking, a theme highlighted by NVIDIA's CEO. The company is expected to turn profitable this year after three years of losses, making it a strong candidate for study.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 18:39
PharmaResearch enters new growth phase.
PharmaResearch is entering a new growth phase. Analyst tone has shifted, with target prices raised to 480,000 won. Growth drivers include strong exports of medical devices, Rejuran cosmetics selling well on Amazon, recovering domestic demand, and a surge in foreign dermatology tourism.
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Speakers: Lee Kwon-hee  · Tickers: GOOGL, NVDA, 042700.KS, 009150.KS, 403870.KQ, 036930.KQ, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 096770.KS, 230240.KQ, 214450.KQ