Ideas
Risk-on rally has no reason to short
Risk-on sentiment after the TACO trade removed Greenland-related uncertainty; all major US indices rose and there is no clear reason to short, so the market remains in an upward bias.
Intel overextended after weak guidance
Intel's results missed and first-quarter guidance was weak, with the stock having risen mostly on government support rather than earnings; it remains overextended after a large run.
Meta upside from AI talent, ads
Jefferies turned positive on Meta, arguing it trades at about one-eighth of Google's P/E while its AI talent push, advertising, and WhatsApp growth give it stronger upside potential.
Alphabet strong buy on $400 target
Raymond James reiterated Alphabet as a strong buy with a $400 target, arguing TPU efficiency concerns do not derail its broad AI and platform advantages.
Chinese AI big tech momentum improving
Alibaba and Baidu are seeing better price momentum as China's AI capabilities catch up, and Alibaba's planned AI chip unit IPO adds a specific catalyst.
Nvidia China export approval could help
President Trump wants Nvidia to sell chips to China quickly, and if the White House and Jensen Huang push together, positive export news could arrive soon.
Memory chip demand drives new highs
Memory semiconductor stocks shook off early weakness, with Micron and SanDisk hitting new highs, showing continued AI-driven memory demand.
Lemonade benefits from Tesla FSD insurance
Lemonade is emerging as a Tesla-related beneficiary because it plans to offer cheaper insurance for cars using Tesla FSD, and the stock has surged for two days on that link.
Rocket Lab benefits from space momentum
Rocket Lab continues to look positive as SpaceX IPO preparations and rising satellite component demand keep the space launch and supplier theme strong.
Verizon faces SpaceX telecom threat
SpaceX's satellite-to-cellular ambitions threaten telecom operators, and Verizon's share price has already been trending poorly.
Defense spending supports sector upside
Trump's large defense budget and continued military-equipment purchases keep the defense sector attractive, even after GE Aerospace's raw-material-driven selloff.
KOSPI 5000 justified by fundamentals
KOSPI's 5,000 level is not excessive because Korea's industrial fundamentals, governance reform, and earnings trends have changed, while valuation remains below US markets.
KOSDAQ expensive versus KOSPI, avoid
KOSDAQ is more expensive than KOSPI and its problems are structural industry issues, so an index-level KOSDAQ rally has limited room.
Atlas robotics drives Hyundai valuation
Hyundai Motor's valuation is being driven by Atlas humanoid robotics, and union opposition to robot adoption is more a social issue than a fatal obstacle to the story.
Battery rally is liquidity-driven trade
A whole large-cap battery sector rising more than 10% together is unusual and shows a strong liquidity-driven rally; it can be traded but is not yet a secular trend.
US mega-cap tech rebound likely
Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft are down year-to-date but have strong rebound potential; they are unlikely to keep falling and can lift the S&P 500 toward 7,000.
US mega-cap tech rebound likely
Apple historically falls in the first half and rises in the second half around new products and its developer conference; after seven straight weeks of declines, a rebound is likely.
Memory price hikes lift Korean semis
Samsung and SK hynix face a memory shortage and price-hike cycle: Samsung memory prices are rumored up to 80%, NAND is sold out, DRAM prices are expected up 20-50%, and TrendForce sees memory revenue more than doubling.
Korean cosmetics momentum from Walmart interest
Walmart's purchasing team visited Korea to discuss offline placement for Korean cosmetics brands, a potential channel expansion that lifted cosmetics shares.
Space industry has year-long catalysts
Space is a year-long investment theme because SpaceX's expected IPO can re-rate the sector, Starlink and launch revenues are now real and recurring, and geopolitical demand for satellites is rising.
Samsung earnings upgrade supports stock
KB Securities raised Samsung Electronics' target to 200,000 won, with first-quarter operating profit estimated at 31 trillion won and full-year profit near 145 trillion won, implying earnings accelerate through the year.
SpaceX suppliers benefit from IPO hype
SpaceX IPO bookrunner selection is boosting Korean names tied to SpaceX: Sensorview, Mirae Asset Securities, HVM, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment are rising on stake or supply-chain exposure.
POSCO gains from lithium price rise
POSCO Holdings holds Argentine lithium brine assets and targets top-three global lithium production, so rising lithium prices increase the value of its resource portfolio.
Korean semis benefit from memory shortage
Intel's weak guide reflects strong demand but delayed supply ramp, not weak end demand; TrendForce shows DRAM/NAND revenue growth staying high into 2027, so the memory cycle can extend and Korean semis should not be sold.
Nuclear-linked builders lead Korean construction
Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Daewoo Engineering & Construction, and DL E&C are moving as nuclear-linked plays rather than pure builders, as nuclear power becomes a key power-supply solution.
Korean biotech rotation supports platform names
Korean biotech has bottomed enough that investors should not sell into fear; Alteogen's royalty disappointment does not break the platform story, and rotation within biotech favors names such as Alteogen, ABL Bio, and Kolong TissueGene.
Canadian submarine order boosts Korean shipbuilders
A Canadian Ontario delegation is inspecting Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a large submarine project, reinforcing the defense-order catalyst for Korean shipbuilders.
Tesla robotaxi expansion drives upside
Tesla's robotaxi and FSD momentum is strengthening: Lemonade is offering half-price insurance for FSD, Austin robotaxi operations are running without supervisors, and management targets nationwide US robotaxi coverage by year-end.
Solar stocks benefit from power shortage
Chinese solar supply cuts and rising module prices are improving solar fundamentals; US names like Sunrun, Enphase, and Canadian Solar surged, and Hanwha Solutions should also benefit as power shortages force solar adoption.
Solid-state battery materials offer leveraged play
If investors believe in true solid-state batteries, the direct play is ISU Specialty Chemical's sulfide lithium; for longer-term exposure, buy Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution on dips, while EcoPro is not a solid-state play.
Stablecoin regulation could boost payment stocks
USDC-led tokenization and stablecoin payment systems could double money velocity and lift all assets; regulatory progress in Korea makes stablecoin-related stocks worth monitoring.
KEPCO downgraded after valuation run-up
Korea Electric Power has rallied to a historically high PBR, and JP Morgan downgraded it with a 59,000 won target, citing cost burdens and interest-rate pressure; investors should be cautious.
RIA account supports Korean stock demand
Korea's RIA account gives up to 100% capital gains tax deduction on up to 50 million won of overseas stock sales if proceeds are reinvested in Korean stocks for one year; early-year sales receive the highest deduction, creating an incentive to rotate gains into domestic equities.
RIA account supports Korean stock demand
Korea's RIA account gives up to 100% capital gains tax deduction on up to 50 million won of overseas stock sales if proceeds are reinvested in Korean stocks for one year; early-year sales receive the highest deduction, creating an incentive to rotate gains into domestic equities.
National Growth Fund offers strong tax benefits
The National Growth Fund, expected in June or July, offers a 40% income deduction on up to 30 million won and a 9.9% dividend tax rate if held three years, making it one of Korea's strongest tax-advantaged products.
Gold bull market has further room
Gold's long-term bull market is only in its middle stage, supported by central-bank buying, de-dollarization, geopolitical risk, and currency debasement; history suggests several more years of upside.
Silver supply shortage drives prices
Silver has strong industrial demand from solar, electronics, EVs, and AI data centers, while supply is constrained because most silver is a byproduct; the market faces a structural shortage.
KRX gold market is tax-efficient
KRX gold market is the preferred gold vehicle because it has fair market pricing, low spreads and fees, no capital gains tax, no VAT, and small trading units.
KODEX silver ETF enables tax-advantaged exposure
For silver exposure inside tax-advantaged pension or ISA accounts, KODEX Silver Futures ETF is essentially the only Korean-listed option.
Stablecoin theme lifted by KOSDAQ policy
Government talk of lifting KOSDAQ toward 3,000 via digital assets is driving stablecoin and STO themes; Danal and NHN KCP are key payment-related names to watch, though the digital asset law is not yet final.
Samsung SDI benefits from robot solid-state demand
Samsung SDI is a direct beneficiary of Atlas and robot demand because robots need solid-state batteries for quick charging, and she has added it to her portfolio.
APR leads Korean cosmetics earnings cycle
APR is the leading Korean cosmetics name with strong earnings and top-ranked Amazon beauty products, and it can benefit if consumer staples rotate higher.
Hyundai Motor needs correction after rally
Hyundai Motor has risen nearly 40% year-to-date on robot growth expectations and now looks due for a correction.
This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published January 23, 2026,
features Park Myung-seok, Kwon Soon-woo, Park Byeong-chang, Jeong Eui-hoon, Jang Woo-jin, Kim Jang-yeol, Kim Ji-hyun, Seok Ji-hyun, Kim Moon-jung
discussing SPY, NASDAQ Composite, IWM, INTC, META, GOOGL, BABA, BIDU, NVDA, MU, SNDK, LMND, RKLB, VZ, ITA, GE, EWY, KOSDAQ, 005380.KS, 006400.KS, 247540.KQ, 373220.KS, MSFT, AAPL, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, KORU, SPACE, 321370.KQ, HVM, 006800.KS, 100790.KQ, 005490.KS, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, 047040.KS, 375500.KS, 196170.KQ, ABL Bio, Kolong TissueGene, 042660.KS, 329180.KS, TSLA, 009830.KS, RUN, ENPH, CSIQ, 457190.KS, Stablecoin-related equities, USDC, 015760.KS, RIA account, National Growth Fund, GLD, SILVER, KRX Gold Market, 144600.KS, 064260.KQ, NHN KCP, APR.
43 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Park Myung-seok,
Kwon Soon-woo,
Park Byeong-chang,
Jeong Eui-hoon,
Jang Woo-jin,
Kim Jang-yeol,
Kim Ji-hyun,
Seok Ji-hyun,
Kim Moon-jung
· Tickers:
SPY,
NASDAQ Composite,
IWM,
INTC,
META,
GOOGL,
BABA,
BIDU,
NVDA,
MU,
SNDK,
LMND,
RKLB,
VZ,
ITA,
GE,
EWY,
KOSDAQ,
005380.KS,
006400.KS,
247540.KQ,
373220.KS,
MSFT,
AAPL,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
KORU,
SPACE,
321370.KQ,
HVM,
006800.KS,
100790.KQ,
005490.KS,
Hyundai Engineering & Construction,
047040.KS,
375500.KS,
196170.KQ,
ABL Bio,
Kolong TissueGene,
042660.KS,
329180.KS,
TSLA,
009830.KS,
RUN,
ENPH,
CSIQ,
457190.KS,
Stablecoin-related equities,
USDC,
015760.KS,
RIA account,
National Growth Fund,
GLD,
SILVER,
KRX Gold Market,
144600.KS,
064260.KQ,
NHN KCP,
APR
