◆Ajou Economic Key News
▷Goldman Sachs Raises KOSPI Target to 12,000, Citing Semiconductor Boom
- Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the KOSPI index from 9,000 to 12,000, citing a boom in AI semiconductors and improved corporate earnings. - The firm assesses that there is approximately a 36% upside potential based on the current index, reinforcing its optimism about the South Korean stock market. - The AI semiconductor supply chain, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is driving the rise of the Korean stock market, with South Korea and Taiwan identified as key drivers of the Asian market rally. - Goldman Sachs analyzed that the South Korean stock market has shown relative resilience against energy price shocks due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. - However, the firm warned of increased risks of short-term overheating and corrections due to the influx of leveraged ETF funds and concentration in AI semiconductor stocks.
◆Major Reports from Previous Trading Day
Meritz Securities: "Hyundai Mobis Expected to Benefit from Atlas Production... Target Price Up"
- Meritz Securities has raised its target price for Hyundai Mobis to 900,000 won, maintaining a 'Buy' rating, reflecting the growth potential of its actuator business for the humanoid robot Atlas. - Hyundai Mobis plans to establish a local production base in the U.S. for the Atlas actuators, having acquired technology from Boston Dynamics, with revenue recognition expected to begin in 2027. - The company is expected to expand its business scope beyond actuators to include sensors and controllers, aiming to become a key supplier of core components for robots. - Meritz Securities anticipates that if Hyundai Mobis achieves its actuator production target of 350,000 units by 2028, it will generate 525 billion won in related revenue and 157.5 billion won in EBITDA.
◆Major Announcements After Market Close (June 3)
▷ S&P Upgrades LG Electronics' Credit Rating to BBB+
◆Fund Trends (As of June 1, Excluding ETFs)
Domestic Equity: -113.8 billion won
Overseas Equity: -57.9 billion won
◆Key Schedule for Today (Thursday)
South Korea - Foreign Exchange Reserves (May)
United States - Layoff Numbers (May), Non-Farm Productivity (Q1), Unit Labor Costs (Q1)
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