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[July 1st #BeforeMarketOpen] New York Stock Market, Tech Stocks Strong, Two Consecutive Days of Rally / KOSDAQ 30th Anniversary, Beware of Delisting Penny Stocks, EcoPro BM 1.2 Trillion Won Surprise Capital Increase
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 01, 2026 at 00:51  |  3:05:06  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Kim Hyeong-cheol — CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Oh Hyun-jin — Team Lead

Summary

The panel discusses the massive semiconductor cluster investments by Samsung and SK Hynix, highlighting the resulting momentum for semiconductor equipment and power infrastructure stocks. They also analyze the impact of Ecopro BM's 1.2 trillion won rights offering on the EV battery sector and the broader KOSDAQ market. Additionally, the experts explore rotational opportunities in undervalued sectors like K-beauty, construction, and institutional 'empty house' stocks ahead of the Q2 earnings season.

  • Samsung and SK Hynix's mega cluster investments are driving strong demand for semiconductor front-end equipment and testing companies.
  • The AI data center boom and summer cooling needs are creating a structural shortage in power equipment and energy generation.
  • Ecopro BM's massive rights offering is causing short-term dilution concerns, negatively impacting the EV battery sector's sentiment.
  • The KOSDAQ 30th anniversary revamp is expected to attract institutional capital, particularly benefiting semiconductor and biotech stocks.
  • Experts recommend looking at 'institutional empty house' stocks that were heavily sold off but boast solid Q2 earnings prospects.
  • Foreign tourist influx is boosting sales for K-beauty, department stores, and convenience stores, creating new investment opportunities.
Ideas
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 29:08
Power equipment is essential for infrastructure replacement.
Power equipment is a necessity, not an option, due to the replacement cycle of aging infrastructure and the rise of AI data centers. Eaton is a key beneficiary of this structural trend.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 30:40
Cybersecurity must grow alongside low-cost AI platforms.
As low-cost AI platforms emerge, cybersecurity must grow alongside them. If tech exposure is too high, taking profits to buy cybersecurity stocks like Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike is a good strategy.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 34:38
Marvell is the cheapest ASIC semiconductor company.
Marvell Technology is receiving continuous target price upgrades. It provides interconnect technology that improves data transfer speeds and reduces heat in AI data centers, securing orders from hyperscalers like Google, MS, and AWS. It is the cheapest ASIC company based on forward P/E.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 37:52
Astera Labs benefits from its Microsoft partnership.
Astera Labs is expected to experience a quantum jump based on its partnership with Microsoft for CXL technology. Its order backlog is growing rapidly, making it a strong alternative or complement to Marvell.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 40:30
Power semiconductors offer high margins and value.
Power semiconductor companies like Monolithic Power Systems, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and Infineon are attractive. MPWR has a gross margin of 55%, significantly higher than the S&P 500 average, and is currently undergoing a healthy correction, offering a good buying opportunity.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 46:24
Reduce Ecopro BM exposure due to dilution.
Ecopro BM's massive 1.2 trillion won rights offering is a significant shock. It is advisable to reduce exposure and defend at least a portion of the position, as the dilution risk could lead to further underperformance and shift KOSDAQ liquidity toward biotech.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 60:40
AI cost efficiency drives demand for memory.
OpenAI's discovery of a technique to reduce inference costs by over 50% will lead to reinvestment in technology upgrades and increased usage. This cost efficiency will drive demand for cost-effective memory like DRAM and LPDDR.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 61:00
SK Hynix expansion benefits semiconductor equipment suppliers.
SK Hynix is expected to place around 400 billion won in equipment orders to match its expansion timing. This will benefit semiconductor equipment, materials, and parts suppliers in the second half of the year.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 71:02
KOSDAQ revamp will attract institutional capital inflows.
The KOSDAQ 30th anniversary revamp, including the introduction of a tier system, will attract foreign and institutional capital. Semiconductor equipment and biotech will likely make up the largest portions of the premium index.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 74:13
AI rally expands to global semiconductor equipment.
The AI rally is expanding from GPU and memory chips to semiconductor equipment. Companies like ASML, Lam Research, Applied Materials, and Tokyo Electron are hitting new highs as valuations expand globally.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 76:10
Aerospace sector gains momentum from satellite communications.
The aerospace sector is gaining momentum as companies like Rocket Lab acquire satellite communication firms to offer subscription services, similar to Starlink's model. NASA's lunar mission selections also provide a catalyst.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 80:07
Data center construction drives Caterpillar to highs.
Caterpillar is hitting new highs on the simple but powerful idea that building massive AI data centers requires digging the ground.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 84:29
Power equipment is attractive below 30x P/E.
Power equipment stocks like GE Vernova, LS ELECTRIC, HD Hyundai Electric, and Hyosung Heavy Industries are attractive. Whenever their P/E drops below 30x, institutional buying steps in. LS ELECTRIC looks the strongest technically.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 84:29
Power equipment is attractive below 30x P/E.
In July, focus on 'institutional empty house' stocks—companies that institutions heavily sold to buy Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Stocks like Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, Doosan Enerbility, Kia, Celltrion, Samsung SDI, and LS ELECTRIC have solid earnings and are oversold, making a 20-30% rebound possible.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 90:42
Simmtech will enter KOSDAQ top 10 market cap.
Simmtech is breaking out to new highs, driven by the global rally in PCB/substrate peers like Murata, Yageo, and Ibiden. It is expected to enter the top 10 KOSDAQ market cap rankings as earnings improve significantly from Q2 onwards. Buy on dips.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 94:54
Semiconductor test equipment benefits from investment cycle.
Gigavis is quietly hitting new highs. Global money is flowing into semiconductor test equipment, and despite high valuations, the massive 10-year investment cycle justifies the premium.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 97:55
Quantum computing is the next growth area.
Quantum computing is emerging as the next new growth area in the US, similar to aerospace two years ago. IBM is the top large-cap pick for this theme.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 121:35
Buy oversold institutional empty house stocks.
In July, focus on 'institutional empty house' stocks—companies that institutions heavily sold to buy Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Stocks like Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, Doosan Enerbility, Kia, Celltrion, Samsung SDI, and LS ELECTRIC have solid earnings and are oversold, making a 20-30% rebound possible.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 124:55
Samsung SDI and LNF avoid dilution shock.
Samsung SDI and LNF already completed their rights offerings last year, so they will not be dragged down by Ecopro BM's dilution shock. They are positioned to rebound.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 125:45
POSCO Holdings will rebound on lithium value.
POSCO Holdings and POSCO FUTURE M are bottoming out and ready to rebound. The value of POSCO's lithium lakes will be highlighted again as lithium carbonate prices recover.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 139:56
Samyang Foods shows strong growth in Europe.
Samyang Foods is maintaining strong support above 1 million won. Its ramen products are selling exceptionally well in Europe, boasting a 60% growth rate, which will drive earnings.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 140:24
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment sees strong sales.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment is expected to post good earnings as excavators are selling well globally, including reconstruction demand in places like Venezuela.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 146:21
Power shortages will drive energy stocks higher.
Global energy production is only 3% above consumption, meaning AI data centers and summer cooling demand will cause severe power shortages. Energy stocks like OCI Holdings and Doosan Enerbility (solar, wind, nuclear) are oversold and poised to rise.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 149:26
Pearl Abyss is cheap with foreign buying.
Pearl Abyss is extremely cheap, trading at a forward P/E of around 7x due to expected strong earnings this year. Foreigners have been consistently buying, and the stock is at the bottom, ready to bounce with the gaming sector.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 151:13
Construction stocks benefit from data center building.
Construction companies like GS E&C, Hyundai E&C, and Daewoo E&C will benefit from data center construction momentum. GS E&C recently won a massive 2.4GW data center order, driving the sector higher.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 154:08
Auto stocks offer long-term value and robotics.
Auto stocks like Kia, Hyundai Motor, and Hyundai Mobis have bounced off their 5-day moving averages. While not for short-term trading, their long-term value and potential re-rating as robotics plays make them attractive.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 157:02
Nuclear stocks benefit from upcoming Czech contract.
Nuclear power stocks are a long-term hold. With the Czech nuclear plant main contract approaching and domestic expansion, the sector has strong momentum. KEPCO KPS is the cheapest on valuation and benefits from maintenance demand.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 158:53
CS Wind and SK oceanplant lead wind power.
Wind power stocks are recovering. CS Wind is the global #1 in substructures with strong competitiveness, while SK oceanplant benefits from the SK group's renewable energy push.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 175:04
Foreign tourists drive K-beauty and retail sales.
Foreign tourists are driving record sales in K-beauty, department stores, and convenience stores. Stocks like Amorepacific, PharmaResearch, GS Retail, and Hotel Shilla are posting strong earnings and breaking out from the bottom.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 178:43
Mega cluster investments benefit front-end equipment suppliers.
The 400 trillion won mega semiconductor cluster investment by Samsung and SK Hynix will primarily benefit front-end equipment suppliers. Wonik IPS, TES, Eugene Technology, and PSK are seeing strong momentum and order expectations.
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