PCE Exceeds Expectations, New York Stock Market Slightly Weak Ahead of Jackson Hole / NVIDIA Breaks Sales Record for 13 Consecutive Quarters, After-Hours Rise

[August 27th #BeforeMarketOpen] PCE Exceeds Expectations, New York Stock Market Slightly Weak Ahead of Jackson Hole / NVIDIA Breaks Sales Record for 13 Consecutive Quarters, After-Hours Rise
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 27, 2026 at 00:49  |  3:03:20  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Ha Chang-bong — CEO
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Summary

The panel discusses the implications of Nvidia's strong Q2 earnings and robust forward guidance, which confirm the ongoing explosive demand for AI infrastructure. They highlight opportunities in Korean memory semiconductors, power grid equipment, and secondary batteries, driven by AI expansion and US policies excluding Chinese equipment. Additionally, the experts analyze the disappointment surrounding Hyundai Motor's investor day and its impact on robotics expectations.

  • Nvidia's earnings beat and strong 2028 guidance reassure markets about sustained AI demand.
  • Korean memory makers like SK hynix are expected to benefit significantly from Nvidia's growth.
  • The US declaration of a national emergency on foreign power grid equipment creates a major tailwind for Korean transformer and cable manufacturers.
  • Secondary battery stocks are seeing renewed interest due to growing ESS demand and policies excluding Chinese competitors.
  • Hyundai Motor's investor day focused heavily on its core auto business, disappointing investors hoping for concrete robotics plans.
  • Cosmetics companies like PharmaResearch and Kolmar Korea continue to show strong momentum driven by US expansion.
Ideas
Momentum from new plants and reconstruction.
The government is considering building new nuclear plants and extending the life of existing ones, while Middle East reconstruction projects (like Samsung E&A in Kuwait) are beginning. This provides a rich set of catalysts and strong momentum for both construction and nuclear power stocks.
Oversold retail stocks seeing bargain hunting.
Retail and convenience store stocks have fallen significantly and are now seeing bargain-hunting inflows from investors looking for oversold opportunities.
Core auto business remains strong long-term.
Hyundai Motor's investor day lacked specific robotics plans, causing short-term disappointment. However, its core auto business remains highly competitive and profitable, making it a solid long-term hold for dividend collection.
Q2 surprise and strong 2028 guidance.
Nvidia delivered an earnings surprise for Q2, and its guidance for Q3 and Q4 is very strong. Furthermore, the company expects 70% revenue growth in 2028, proving that AI demand remains explosive and structural.
Benefiting from Nvidia's strong AI guidance.
Memory semiconductor suppliers will directly benefit from Nvidia's strong forward guidance and the upcoming mass production of Blackwell and Rubin chips. SK hynix has the potential to reach 190,000 to 200,000 won.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 65:04
AI advancements increase cyber security demand.
As AI technology advances, the need for robust cyber security grows. Software and security firms are reporting strong earnings and forming strategic partnerships, such as Salesforce teaming up with Anthropic, to integrate AI securely.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 70:19
US ban on Chinese equipment benefits Koreans.
The US government has declared a national emergency regarding foreign power grid equipment to block Chinese products. This creates a significant opportunity for Korean transformer and power equipment manufacturers to fill the void.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 79:46
AI growth is explosive, buy the dip.
Nvidia's results confirm that AI is entering a phase of explosive growth and is generating actual economic value. Investors should use dips to accumulate Korean AI semiconductor and equipment stocks.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 94:51
Comfortable way to ride market uptrend.
For investors who are stressed by the extreme volatility of individual tech stocks, buying the KODEX 200 ETF offers a comfortable and reliable way to ride the broader market's upward trend.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 115:12
US Sephora entry drives strong growth.
PharmaResearch's Rejuran cosmetics are successfully entering US Sephora stores, setting the company up for a massive growth trajectory similar to APR. The stock has a target price of 550,000 won.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 118:27
Top cosmetics pick hitting historical highs.
Kolmar Korea is hitting historical highs and remains the top pick in the cosmetics sector due to its strong OEM/ODM business momentum.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 121:02
FC-BGA substrate shortage provides strong upside.
There is a severe shortage of FC-BGA substrates, which provides strong upside for Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The stock has an initial target of 160,000 won and could potentially reach 200,000 won.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 147:51
LS Electric and Sanil Electric gathering strength.
LS ELECTRIC and Sanil Electric are gathering strength and are poised to break out of their moving average resistance levels, driven by the US ban on Chinese power equipment.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 152:51
ESS demand and Chinese exclusion boost sector.
The secondary battery sector is seeing renewed momentum due to growing Energy Storage System (ESS) demand and US/Europe policies excluding Chinese equipment. POSCO Future M is leading the technical breakout.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 161:05
High copper prices boost cost-linked margins.
Copper prices are hitting new highs, and the cost-linked pricing structures of wire and cable makers will significantly boost their margins. Taihan Cable is also expanding its submarine cable capabilities.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 164:47
TLB offers high upside from low valuation.
Within the PCB and substrate sector, TLB offers more upside potential than larger peers like Daeduck Electronics because its lower market cap allows for more flexible valuation expansion as AI memory demand grows.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 179:52
Taekwang preferred for broader industrial applications.
In the fittings and valves sector, Taekwang is preferred over Sungkwang Bend because it has broader industrial applications, allowing it to benefit more widely from infrastructure investments.
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