August 11 #BeforeMarketOpen Oil Prices Surge Due to Iran Negotiation Stalemate, New York Stock Market Falls on CPI Caution / Intel's $15 Billion Rights Offering Causes Philadelphia Semiconductor Index to Plunge 2.9%

[August 11 #BeforeMarketOpen] Oil Prices Surge Due to Iran Negotiation Stalemate, New York Stock Market Falls on CPI Caution / Intel's $15 Billion Rights Offering Causes Philadelphia Semiconductor Index to Plunge 2.9%
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 11, 2026 at 00:53  |  3:07:46  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Kim Hyeong-cheol — CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist
Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Summary

The video discusses the pre-market outlook, highlighting the impact of US-Iran geopolitical tensions and the upcoming US CPI data on global markets. Panelists analyze the recent tech sector volatility, particularly Intel's rights offering and Nvidia's financing alliance, while identifying opportunities in Korean equities. Key sectors of interest include semiconductor equipment, cosmetics, robotics, and power infrastructure, driven by solid earnings and mega-project momentum.

  • US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices are creating market volatility and inflation concerns ahead of the US CPI release.
  • Intel's $15 billion rights offering and Nvidia's AI financing alliance have raised concerns about tech sector valuations and circular funding.
  • Korean cosmetics and robotics stocks are showing strong momentum, supported by solid earnings and upcoming IPO catalysts like Unitree.
  • Power infrastructure and clean room companies are expected to benefit from large-scale semiconductor cluster investments in Korea.
  • Despite recent corrections, memory semiconductor stocks like SK hynix and Samsung Electronics remain undervalued compared to global peers.
  • Telecom equipment and semiconductor materials offer safer entry points due to attractive valuations and institutional buying.
Ideas
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 8:25
Defense and space momentum support long-term holding.
Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries are solid long-term investments as they benefit from both space exploration momentum and strong defense sector growth, unlike smaller space-themed stocks which are better suited for short-term trading.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 9:46
Semiconductor investments drive equipment demand.
Semiconductor equipment companies like TES and Doosan Tesna will benefit from massive infrastructure investments, including the Yongin and Honam semiconductor clusters, as well as new facilities in Texas.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 11:25
Secondary battery stocks remain unattractive.
Secondary battery stocks like Ecopro, Nainteck, and Aekyung Chemical remain fundamentally weak and are not attractive for new purchases, though existing holders might wait for a technical rebound.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 12:03
Data centers drive MLCC demand.
MLCC suppliers like Amotech and Daejoo Electronic Materials are in a supplier-friendly market as data centers require extensive voltage regulation components to manage fluctuating power demands.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 16:45
Stablecoin adoption and crypto recovery provide momentum.
Hecto Financial is well-positioned to benefit from the growing adoption of stablecoins for faster, cheaper payments, especially as the broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of bottoming out.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 19:30
Hold for potential rebound upon market stabilization.
Automakers like Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Mobis, and Kia should be held, as they are likely to attract significant capital inflows once the broader market stabilizes, despite current sluggishness.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 20:05
Infrastructure projects boost construction sector.
Major construction firms like GS E&C, Samsung E&A, Hyundai E&C, Daewoo E&C, and DL E&C are seeing strong momentum from domestic redevelopment, overseas plant orders, and the building of data centers and semiconductor clusters.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 21:53
Semiconductor investments will drive clean room orders.
Clean room suppliers like Hanyang Eng, Shinsung E&G, and KNSol are currently beaten down but will eventually see strong order inflows as massive semiconductor facility investments progress.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 21:53
Semiconductor investments will drive clean room orders.
Clean room providers like Hanyang Eng, Shinsung E&G, and Sungdo Eng are safe bets because clean room construction must be completed before any semiconductor equipment can be installed in new mega-clusters.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 34:56
Buy on dips for long-term AI survival.
Apple remains a core holding that should be accumulated on dips, as it is one of the few companies guaranteed to survive and thrive in the AI era, despite short-term supply chain delays.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 35:35
Unbeatable data advantage ensures AI dominance.
Alphabet holds an unbeatable advantage in the AI race due to its massive, proprietary data sets (like YouTube), ensuring its long-term dominance regardless of short-term executive departures.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 36:16
Data is the ultimate AI beneficiary.
Software and data companies like Datadog and Snowflake are the ultimate beneficiaries of the AI boom, as the massive hardware infrastructure being built will ultimately be used to process and analyze data.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 38:48
Energy issues and low reserves support refiners.
Energy companies like Valero Energy are attractive as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and historically low US strategic petroleum reserves continue to support oil prices.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 41:37
Power equipment proxy for data center expansion.
Eaton is a strong proxy for the data center build-out, as power equipment will be the next critical bottleneck once the initial semiconductor hardware is installed.
Kim Hyeong-cheol CEO, Kim Hyung-chul Research Institute 42:10
Breaking out of downtrend signals renewed interest.
Gold is breaking out of a multi-month downtrend, driven by expectations of halted rate hikes and geopolitical risks, making it a compelling asset to watch as it approaches $2,500/oz.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 56:38
Rights offering dilutes shareholders amid cash constraints.
Intel's $15 billion rights offering highlights its severe cash constraints and dilutes existing shareholders, negatively impacting investor sentiment despite the necessity of the capital for foundry investments.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 60:46
Financing alliance raises circular funding concerns.
Nvidia's $50 billion AI financing alliance with Wall Street firms raises concerns about circular funding and an AI bubble, though the actual credit risk may be limited as financial institutions bear the burden.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 84:47
Strong earnings and exports show market resilience.
Cosmetics companies like PharmaResearch, Cosmecca Korea, and Manyo are showing strong resilience and breaking out to new highs, supported by excellent earnings and robust export data.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 87:25
Tesla Optimus and Unitree IPO provide momentum.
Robotics stocks like Rainbow Robotics, T-Robotics, Yuil Robotics, and Robotis are gaining momentum from the upcoming Unitree IPO and Tesla's plans to ramp up Optimus production.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 90:34
Buy on dips supported by shareholder returns.
Samsung Electronics is a buy on dips if it forms a double bottom, as expectations for a massive shareholder return policy (up to 200 trillion won) will provide strong downside support.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 110:53
AI efficiency drives socket and PCB demand.
Companies like Simmtech and TLB will benefit as big tech firms focus on AI efficiency and custom chip development, which increases the demand and pricing for memory sockets and specialized PCBs.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 113:08
Keytruda SC expansion boosts royalty income expectations.
ALTEOGEN is poised for growth as Keytruda SC's potential expansion into colorectal cancer treatments will significantly increase its addressable market and royalty income.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 118:41
Undervalued memory stocks with strong cycle expectations.
SK hynix and Micron are significantly undervalued compared to global peers, and the memory supply shortage is expected to persist until 2028, making them strong buys despite recent volatility.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 119:31
High value-added materials ramp up profitability.
Kolon Industries is recovering as its high value-added businesses, such as MPPO for CCL and Aramid, are ramping up production and generating solid profits.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 121:21
Strong MLCC demand reflected in peer growth.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a strong buy as MLCC demand is surging, evidenced by Taiwanese peers reporting triple-digit year-over-year revenue growth.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 135:00
Undervalued PBR and strong earnings attract buyers.
Securities firms like Kiwoom Securities and Korea Investment Holdings are highly attractive due to their extremely low PBR valuations and strong earnings, positioning them well for value-up policies.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 149:18
Smelting bottlenecks and strong backlogs boost cables.
Cable manufacturers like Gaon Cable, Daewon Cable, and Taihan Cable & Solution are benefiting from rising copper prices due to smelting bottlenecks and strong order backlogs for power infrastructure.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 161:09
Custom chip development increases test socket demand.
Test socket suppliers like ISC, TSE, and TFE are seeing increased demand as major tech companies develop their own custom chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 166:42
Institutional buying supports telecom equipment stocks.
Telecom equipment stocks like RFHIC and RF Materials are attractive for buy-on-dip strategies, as they were one of the few sectors that saw institutional buying during the recent market downturn.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 178:54
Strong earnings drive high-volume breakouts.
Cosmetics ODM/OEM companies like Cosmax, Cosmecca Korea, and HK Kolmar are breaking out with massive trading volume, driven by exceptional earnings and strong sector momentum.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 180:31
Clean room construction precedes semiconductor equipment installation.
Clean room providers like Hanyang Eng, Shinsung E&G, and Sungdo Eng are safe bets because clean room construction must be completed before any semiconductor equipment can be installed in new mega-clusters.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 183:27
Undervalued semiconductor materials offer safer entry points.
Semiconductor materials companies like Solbrain and Dongjin Semichem offer a safer entry point in the tech sector due to their undemanding valuations, with PERs sitting comfortably below 35x.
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