US-Iran conflict resumes, oil prices and bond yields rise, New York stock market falls / Micron, SK Hynix ADR up 2.7% / Tesla up 5% on FSD expectations

[September 1st #BeforeMarketOpen] US-Iran conflict resumes, oil prices and bond yields rise, New York stock market falls / Micron, SK Hynix ADR up 2.7% / Tesla up 5% on FSD expectations
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 01, 2026 at 00:52  |  3:07:16  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Unknown Speaker — Bits and Bips co-host
Yoo Chang-hee — CEO
Lee Ji-hyun — CEO
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Summary

The video discusses the impact of the US-Iran conflict and rising oil prices on the global market, alongside the hawkish tone from the Jackson Hole meeting. Analysts highlight the resilience of the semiconductor sector, the emergence of secondary batteries as an alternative investment, and the growing momentum in AI data center infrastructure and robotics.

  • US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices are putting upward pressure on US Treasury yields.
  • Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are finding strong downside support from share buyback programs.
  • Secondary batteries are gaining traction as a viable alternative to semiconductors, driven by ESS demand.
  • Tesla's upcoming Cybercab event and Optimus production are boosting sentiment for robotics and autonomous driving stocks.
  • AI data center power shortages are creating investment opportunities in renewable energy and power equipment.
  • The transition to HBM4 may give Samsung Electronics a slight edge over SK Hynix due to its in-house foundry capabilities.
Ideas
Unknown Speaker Bits and Bips co-host 7:49
Camera module stocks benefit from multiple upcoming catalysts.
Camera module stocks like MCNEX, Actro, and Furonteer are expected to benefit from multiple catalysts including the release of Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE, expectations for Apple's foldable phone, and the increasing demand for cameras in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.
Unknown Speaker Bits and Bips co-host 9:01
Nvidia's new socket adoption drives substrate demand.
The adoption of Nvidia's Vera Rubin Socket 2 will drive changes in substrates, benefiting highly exposed companies like TLB. MK Electron is also technically well-positioned with its wide bonding technology for LPDDR5X stacking.
Unknown Speaker Bits and Bips co-host 10:33
Samsung's foundry capabilities provide an edge in HBM4.
For HBM4, the base die requires advanced foundry logic processes (4nm/5nm) rather than standard DRAM processes. SK Hynix lacks a foundry and must rely on TSMC or Intel, while Samsung has its own foundry and is adopting the 1c process early, potentially giving Samsung a slight competitive edge in the HBM4 generation.
Unknown Speaker Bits and Bips co-host 14:42
Robotis shows strong cost competitiveness in humanoid robots.
Robotis unveiled the AI Sapiens robot, which can be mass-produced at a low cost of around 10 million KRW due to high localization of parts like actuators. This cost competitiveness allows them to compete effectively with Chinese humanoid robot makers.
Korea's data center hub potential benefits infrastructure stocks.
Korea has the potential to become an Asian hub for data centers, which will benefit system integration and infrastructure companies like LG CNS, Samsung SDS, NAVER, and GS E&C.
Korea's data center hub potential benefits infrastructure stocks.
Both SK Telecom and NAVER are benefiting from AI data center expectations. They are currently facing strong technical resistance levels (104,000 KRW for SKT, 234,000 KRW for NAVER), but breaking these levels will turn them into strong support and lead to significant rallies.
Nvidia's Rubin chips drive demand for BBUs.
The adoption of 800V systems in Nvidia's Rubin chips requires Battery Backup Units (BBU) for stable power supply during peak processing. Samsung SDI has mass production capabilities for this, benefiting its value chain including L&F, POSCO FUTURE M, and Hanjoong NCS.
Cybercab and Optimus developments drive Tesla's momentum.
Tesla is gaining momentum ahead of its Cybercab robotaxi event and the commencement of Optimus humanoid robot production at its Fremont factory, which will be tested internally before broader deployment.
Secondary batteries are the best alternative to semiconductors.
Secondary batteries are emerging as the primary alternative to semiconductors in the market. They satisfy the requirements of large market cap, rapid EPS growth, and a strong narrative driven by the AI power shortage and ESS demand.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 87:13
Korean solar companies benefit from US power shortages.
Renewable energy stocks like Doosan Enerbility, OCI Holdings, Hanwha Solutions, and SK Eternix will eventually take the market baton after power equipment and secondary batteries. Doosan Enerbility is currently at an attractive entry point.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 98:38
Negative fundamentals overshadow Hyundai Motor's technical rebound.
Although Hyundai Motor is seeing some foreign buying and forming a technical double bottom, its fundamental outlook is negative due to strong labor unions and intense market share competition from Tesla and BYD in the domestic market.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 100:15
Strong foreign buying supports LG Innotek and Electronics.
LG Innotek and LG Electronics are seeing strong foreign buying and are breaking out of their consolidation phases. They offer good swing trading opportunities on pullbacks to their moving averages.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 115:32
Broadcom remains the dominant player in AI ASICs.
Broadcom is expected to post strong earnings. Despite valuation concerns and rumors of losing Google's custom chip business to Marvell, Broadcom remains the core of AI ASIC chips, supported by strong substrate orders from its supply chain.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 122:57
Breaking resistance levels will trigger strong upward rallies.
Both SK Telecom and NAVER are benefiting from AI data center expectations. They are currently facing strong technical resistance levels (104,000 KRW for SKT, 234,000 KRW for NAVER), but breaking these levels will turn them into strong support and lead to significant rallies.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 126:20
Rising MLCC prices will drive valuation re-rating.
Global prices for MLCC and FC-BGA are rising, justifying Samsung Electro-Mechanics' recent price hikes. Its valuation is expected to catch up with global peers like Murata.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 127:38
BH benefits from Apple's foldable phone supply chain.
BH, a flexible PCB manufacturer, will benefit from Apple's upcoming foldable phone release, as Samsung Display is actively increasing its foldable OLED production capacity to supply Apple.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 151:47
Wait for better technical setups in power equipment.
Power equipment stocks like HD Hyundai Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries are facing twisted supply and demand dynamics due to the US emergency declaration news. Investors should wait for them to break above recent highs or fall to solid support levels before buying.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 160:56
Take profits on cosmetics if APR hits resistance.
If APR hits its historical high resistance, it could trigger profit-taking across mid-to-small cap cosmetic stocks as capital rotates to other sectors. Investors should secure profits on a portion of their cosmetic holdings.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 173:39
Strong export data justifies a higher valuation for Jeju Semiconductor.
Low-power semiconductors (LPDDR5) are seeing strong demand. Jeju Semiconductor is highly favored in this space and deserves a higher valuation based on its strong export data.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 177:34
Renewable energy will be the next market leader.
Renewable energy stocks like Doosan Enerbility, OCI Holdings, Hanwha Solutions, and SK Eternix will eventually take the market baton after power equipment and secondary batteries. Doosan Enerbility is currently at an attractive entry point.
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