Huanyao Fang

TradingKey - According to reports, Apple is currently stockpiling all available mobile DRAM in the market at premium prices, even at the expense of its operating profit, in an effort to block competitors' supply channels. During price negotiations in the first quarter, Apple reportedly accepted the exorbitant quotes from suppliers in full.

TradingKey - Gold prices experienced a classic "rollercoaster" trend in the first quarter of 2026. Against a macroeconomic backdrop of escalating geopolitical conflicts, gold prices briefly surged to record highs before witnessing a sharp pullback in a short period, with the maximum drawdown approac

TradingKey - During the US pre-market session on April 2, US stocks opened lower following threats from Donald Trump to further strike Iranian infrastructure. Shortly thereafter, Iran announced it was drafting a strait passage agreement with Oman, leading US markets to reverse their opening losses a

TradingKey - Nike (NKE.US) shares plummeted on Wednesday ET, closing down 15.51% at $44.63 and marking its worst single-day performance since June 2024. The decline weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, bringing the stock's cumulative decline in 2026 to nearly 30%.

TradingKey - Against the backdrop of marginally easing geopolitical risks and a rebound in risk appetite, the memory sector experienced a sentiment recovery rally. Micron (MU.US) shares surged nearly 8.9% on Wednesday, marking its largest single-day gain since April 9, 2025.

TradingKey - Nike (NKE.US) shares plummeted more than 9% in after-hours trading on Tuesday ET after the company projected an unexpected decline in fiscal fourth-quarter revenue, exacerbating investor concerns that the war in Iran will undermine its recovery efforts. The stock has fallen a cumulative 17% this year.

TradingKey - On March 31, Eastern Time, Eli Lilly officially announced its acquisition of U.S.-listed Centessa Pharmaceuticals for a total consideration of $7.8 billion, with the transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Following the news, Eli Lilly shares rose approximately 3% on Tuesday, while Centessa shares surged 45%.

TradingKey - Buoyed by signals from the U.S. and Iran of a willingness to end the conflict, Asia-Pacific stock markets rallied strongly today. After triggering a circuit breaker at the market open, the KOSPI Index continued to extend its gains, led by tech heavyweights. Samsung Electronics surged 10%, while memory chip leader SK Hynix jumped 9.5% in tandem.

TradingKey - During Wednesday’s Asian trading session, international gold prices surged, breaking through the $4,700 threshold intraday to reach a new periodic rebound high. This followed signals from both the U.S. and Iran expressing a willingness to end the conflict. Driven by this, capital flowed back into risk assets, while gold, which experienced a sharp decline in March, also recorded synchronized gains.

TradingKey - As the US and Iran signaled a de-escalation of tensions, market risk appetite rebounded significantly. The three major US stock indices rallied sharply, recording their largest single-day gains since last May, although monthly performance remains under pressure.

TradingKey - Driven by a rapid reversal in geopolitical expectations, global market sentiment has seen a significant recovery. The three major U.S. stock index futures strengthened collectively during the Asian trading session, with gains all expanding to over 1% as risk assets staged a periodic rebound.

TradingKey - Amid geopolitical conflicts driving up energy prices and market concerns over a resurgence in inflation, Powell's latest remarks provided key guidance: short-term shocks are not yet sufficient to alter the policy path, and the Federal Reserve remains inclined to "stand pat and observe."

TradingKey - During Tuesday’s Asian trading session, the Nikkei 225 Index closed down 1.6% at 51,063.72 points, marking a 13.2% slump for March. South Korea’s Seoul Composite Index closed down 4.3% at 5,052.46 points, falling 19.1% in March. Both indices recorded their largest monthly declines since October 2008, as regional risk sentiment deteriorated significantly.

TradingKey - During Monday's U.S. Eastern trading session, shares of U.S. mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac experienced a rare surge, boosted by public bullish comments from renowned hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. Fannie Mae (FNMA) shares soared by more than 50%, while Freddie Mac (FMCC) jumped approximately 47%, becoming the focus of the market.

TradingKey - As Middle East hostilities continue to escalate, the market sold off on rallies despite Powell’s dovish signals indicating that rate cuts remain the primary theme for the year. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 0.73%, the S&P 500 fell 0.39%, while the Dow Jones rose 0.11%.

TradingKey - Since mid-March, a pivot in memory prices has sparked market concerns that the memory cycle may have peaked. As of Friday Eastern Time, memory chip stocks in the US market experienced a sharp weekly pullback. Western Digital (SanDisk), which previously recorded the highest gains and strongest elasticity, fell over 13% from its peak during the week; Micron dropped more than 15% from its high. The sector saw a collective weekly correction, leading the decline of the Nasdaq Index.

TradingKey - Driven by the escalation of US-Iran hostilities, oil prices have surged recently, intensifying the sell-off in US stocks. The Dow and the Nasdaq 100 have fallen into correction territory, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at nearly eight-month lows.

TradingKey - Price hike pressures on PC hardware are spreading from memory and storage chips to the processor sector. The CPU market is currently initiating a round of price increases averaging 10% to 15%, impacting both server and consumer products.

TradingKey - What makes Warren Buffet continue with his Occidental Petroleum investments, OXY stock is seen by many investors as an appealing long-term play or will it reflect Buffet's different lenses when investing?

TradingKey - Against a backdrop of intertwined geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty, global market sentiment has diverged once again. During Friday’s pre-market session (ET), the three major U.S. stock index futures continued to trend lower, signaling pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin, which saw an optimistic trend in March, moved lower in tandem, briefly dipping below the 68,000 mark.