Morning Broadcast Full View: New York Stock Market Closes Up Amid MS, Semiconductor Stock Surge...Apple, Amazon Earnings Release

26.07.31 Morning Broadcast Full View: New York Stock Market Closes Up Amid MS, Semiconductor Stock Surge...Apple, Amazon Earnings Release
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 31, 2026 at 03:16  |  6:12:06  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Lee Seon-yeop — CEO, AFW Partners
Ryu Jong-hun — Reporter
Park Byeong-chang — Director, MP Partners
Kim Rok-ho — Team Leader, Hana Securities Research Center
Lee Young-soo — CEO, Aisin Higen
Seo Young-jae — Manager, NH Investment & Securities
Park Sang-hyuk — Editor
Choi Yoon-young — Team Lead, Hanwha Investment & Securities

Summary

The video covers the strong rebound in the US and Korean stock markets, driven by positive big tech earnings and the liquidation of a major hedge fund's short positions. Analysts discuss the intact fundamentals of the AI semiconductor cycle, dismissing concerns over hyperscaler capex cuts and Chinese supply gluts. The crypto segment covers the stagnant Bitcoin liquidity and regulatory developments in the US.

  • US and Korean markets rebounded strongly following Microsoft's positive earnings and easing macro concerns.
  • Analysts argue that the recent plunge in semiconductor stocks was driven by mechanical selling and leverage unwinding, not fundamental deterioration.
  • SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are securing long-term agreements (LTAs) that guarantee stable, massive profits for years.
  • Concerns about China's CXMT causing a memory supply glut are premature, as they lag significantly in yield and technology.
  • Meta is highlighted as a top pick among big tech due to its aggressive data center expansion and highly profitable AI-driven ad business.
  • Bitcoin is expected to trade sideways in the near term due to stagnant ETF liquidity.
Ideas
Lee Seon-yeop CEO, AFW Partners 67:33
Fears of memory supply glut are overblown.
Maintains a target price of 360,000 won for SK Hynix. The recent stock drop was due to multiple contraction in a volatile market, not fundamental deterioration. SK Hynix and Samsung are securing Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for 60-70% of their capacity with upfront payments, which will guarantee massive, stable operating profits for years. The current market cap does not reflect this guaranteed future profitability, and Chinese competitor CXMT is 5-6 years behind, posing no near-term threat.
Ryu Jong-hun Reporter 106:28
ESS contracts secure stable AMPC subsidy inflows.
Korean battery makers turned profitable in Q2, largely driven by ESS (Energy Storage System) contracts and US AMPC subsidies. SK On, in particular, is expected to see significant earnings improvement as it secures large ESS contracts, which will allow it to stably receive AMPC subsidies even amid sluggish EV sales.
Ryu Jong-hun Reporter 113:06
Overseas sales drive strong cosmetics earnings recovery.
Cosmetics companies like Amorepacific and LG H&H reported strong earnings, successfully pivoting away from their previous heavy reliance on the Chinese market. The growth is now driven by surging overseas sales in North America and Japan through online commerce and new brand strategies.
Park Byeong-chang Director, MP Partners 167:56
Oversold semiconductor equipment stocks due for rebound.
Semiconductor equipment stocks like TES have fallen excessively, dropping over 50% from their peaks. Given the magnitude of the decline, these stocks are due for a strong technical rebound as the broader semiconductor sector recovers.
Lee Young-soo CEO, Aisin Higen 237:49
AI semiconductor cycle fundamentals remain completely intact.
The AI semiconductor cycle is not over and will last until at least the first half of next year. Fundamentals remain completely intact: hyperscaler capex is not falling, memory inventory is extremely low at under 3 weeks, and spot prices remain above contract prices. The recent drop was a supply-driven anomaly caused by derivative market unwinding.
Seo Young-jae Manager, NH Investment & Securities 272:59
Aggressive expansion and AI ads drive growth.
Meta is the top pick among big tech companies. It is aggressively expanding its data center capacity to rival AWS, and its core advertising business is highly profitable and growing over 20% due to AI-driven ad targeting improvements. Despite this strong performance, it trades at an attractive sub-20x P/E multiple.
Seo Young-jae Manager, NH Investment & Securities 277:06
FSD and Robotaxi progress offer significant upside.
Tesla has significant upside potential driven by advancements in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and the upcoming deployment of Robotaxis (Cybercab). The company has aggressive production capacity plans for the Cybercab, which will unlock massive value once deployed.
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