Midterm Elections Impact: Semiconductor and Defense Stocks Decline, Bio and Auto Stocks Rise

◆아주경제 주요뉴스
▷[미국 중간선거 D+1] 증시 승자와 패자는…반도체·방산 울고, 바이오·자동차 웃었다
- The U.S. midterm elections resulted in a 'blue wave' as Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate, leading to a sharp decline in the domestic stock market, with stark contrasts across sectors.
- Semiconductor and defense stocks plummeted due to concerns over investment regulations for AI data centers and cuts to defense budgets, with Samsung Electronics down 7.57% and SK Hynix down 9.46%.
- In contrast, auto stocks rose on expectations of tariff relief and support for eco-friendly vehicles, while pharmaceutical and biotech stocks strengthened amid hopes for expanded healthcare coverage.
- Experts acknowledge the shift in short-term investor sentiment driven by policy expectations but remain cautious about the actual likelihood of policy changes and the sustainability of benefits across sectors.
 
◆주요 리포트
▷삼성證 "LG유플러스, 수익성 개선에 AI 데이터센터 성장 기대…목표가 2만1000원"
- Samsung Securities maintained a 'buy' rating for LG Uplus, citing improved profitability in its core telecommunications business and growth expectations for AI data centers, with a target price of 21,000 won.
- Although third-quarter revenue decreased by 0.7% year-on-year to 3.9813 trillion won, operating profit surged by 84.1% to 297.6 billion won.
- Revenue from AI data centers increased by 27.7% to 131.7 billion won, with plans for phased operations at the Paju AI data center set for the second half of 2027.
- The forecast for this year's operating profit is 1.153 trillion won, with an expected dividend of 700 won per share, reflecting anticipated shareholder returns due to improved profitability.
 
◆장 마감 후(5일) 주요공시
▷ 장동현 SK 부회장, SK에코플랜트 대표 사임
▷ 카카오, 1500억원 규모 자사주 매입
▷ 카카오, 1500억원 규모 자사주 매입
▷ 한화M&S 최대주주 김동선 사장으로 변경…지분 32.99%
 
◆펀드 동향(4일 기준, ETF 제외)
국내주식형 134억원
해외주식형 57억원
 
◆오늘(금) 주요일정
미국-고용보고서(10월), 소비자심리지수(11월)
독일-산업생산(9월)
유로존-소매판매(9월)