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Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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GOOGL is trending as investors react to OpenAI's potential browser launch, sparking concerns about competition with Google's search dominance and Chrome. The community is debating whether this represents a genuine threat or a buying opportunity, with some suggesting Google's AI capabilities and market position remain strong. Discussions also involve the broader implications for the browser market and Google's ability to compete in the evolving AI landscape.

Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of a portfolio of product candidates to treat central nervous system diseases. It develops Roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and MIN-301 for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The company was founded by Rogerio Vivaldi Coelho and Goeffrey Robin Race on April 23, 2007 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

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Minerva Neurosciences ($NERV) is trending due to volatility following news regarding FDA feedback, leading to active debate among traders about potential directions. Community discussions range from speculation about insider dumping and short squeezes, to caution against bag holding. The stock's low float and recent price swings contribute to the heightened interest and varied opinions.

Infinite Money Glitch ($IMG) is revolutionizing DeFi on Solana by leveraging the Token2022 program's advanced tax extension capabilities to create a truly innovative reward system for token holders.  At its core, $IMG implements a seamless 5% tax on all transactions - whether buying, selling, or transferring tokens. This tax is automatically collected and distributed to holders in SOL, creating a sustainable passive income stream for the community. 4.5% of the tax gets sent to holders, while .5% gets sent to an Infrastructure wallet to help with development, marketing and general infrastructure.  What sets $IMG apart is its implementation of Solana's Token2022 program, enabling automated and efficient reward distribution without relying on external smart contracts.

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IMG is trending as community members highlight its unique passive income model, distributing $SOL to holders based on transaction volume, and its upcoming participation in a Solana hackathon.  Community members emphasize the project's longevity, transparency, and resilient community, with some even suggesting a connection to a recent Elon Musk tweet. Discussions revolve around its potential as a long-term hold with real-time rewards, differentiating it from speculative plays in the crypto space.

GSI Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development and marketing of memory products primarily for the networking, and telecommunications markets. Its product includes Static Random Access Memory, or SRAM, which incorporated in networking and telecommunications equipment, such as routers, switches, wide area network infrastructure equipment, wireless base stations and network access equipment. It also offers services to the ongoing needs of the military, industrial, test and measurement equipment, automotive and medical markets for SRAMs .The company was founded by Lee-Lean Shu and Robert Yau in March 1995 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

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GSIT is trending due to a recent surge driven by a study highlighting its APU's performance matching NVIDIA's GPU with significantly lower energy consumption. Community discussions revolve around the potential for partnerships, a possible buyout, and whether the stock can sustain its gains, though a recent direct offering may introduce volatility. Some traders are wary and pointing to the company's history of dilution.

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GOOG is trending as investors discuss the potential impact of OpenAI's browser on Google's search dominance, with some suggesting it could be a major threat while others believe Google's existing ecosystem and AI capabilities will prevail. The community is also weighing in on how GOOG is handling AI, with some suggesting the company may need to make strategic acquisitions to stay competitive. Overall, the conversation reflects uncertainty around the future of search and AI and how Google will adapt.

NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers. The company was founded by José N. Reyes in 2007 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR.

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NuScale Power is experiencing a sell-off, driven by a Citigroup downgrade to "Sell" citing risks from Fluor potentially selling its stake, overvaluation, and concerns about ENTRA1 payment obligations, while the community debates the dip as a buying opportunity versus a sign of deeper troubles. Discussions also involve comparisons to sector peers like Rolls Royce, Oklo, and other nuclear/uranium companies, with some traders expressing frustration and questioning long-term viability, while others see potential amid the rising demand for nuclear energy to power data centers.

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GLD is trending as it reaches new highs, prompting discussions about a potential pullback and profit-taking. Community members are debating whether this surge is sustainable, with some pointing to global economic factors and others suggesting it's a speculative bubble. Traders are actively weighing long versus short positions amidst the volatility, with some suggesting the recent price action signals a coming market crash.

General Motors Co. engages in the designing, manufacturing, and selling of trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts, and in providing software-enabled services and subscriptions. It operates through the following segments: GMNA, GMI, Cruise, and GM Financial. The company was founded by William C. Durant on September 16, 1908 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

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General Motors is trending after exceeding expectations and raising its 2025 guidance, leading to a surge in stock value as the market expresses confidence in the company's direction. The community is discussing the company's profitability in the electric vehicle transition and new price targets from analysts, with some anticipating further gains.

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. is a flat-rolled steel company, which engages in provision of iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry. It focuses on the production of metallic and coke, iron making, steelmaking, rolling and finishing, and downstream tubular components, stamping, and tooling. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

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Cleveland-Cliffs is trending due to a recent rally sparked by its announcement of exploring rare earth mineral production at its existing sites, which has drawn both excitement and skepticism from the community. While some believe this pivot could transform CLF into a strategic U.S. materials supplier, others question the feasibility and profitability of rare earth extraction, especially given concerns about the company's debt and past performance; a Wells Fargo downgrade adds to the uncertainty.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The two sides are negotiating a $350 billion investment fund aimed at capping U.S. tariffs on Korean goods at 15%, with final details still under discussion.</li><li>Korean conglomerate leaders, including those from Hyundai, SK Inc., and Hanwha, met President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, reportedly discussing trade and investment.</li><li>On Stocktwits, sentiment toward South Korea’s EWY ETF was bearish despite its 74% year-to-date surge, outpacing SPY and QQQ.</li></ul>South Korea’s top policy official said the country made “substantial progress” in negotiations with the U.S. on a new trade framework, following a weekend that mixed diplomacy with business and saw leading Korean tycoons join President Donald Trump for a golf event at his Mar-a-Lago resort.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Talks Gain Momentum Ahead Of APEC</h2>Presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom said most major sticking points had been resolved, though a few details still require further work. He added that the likelihood of finalizing a deal at next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit had increased, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-20/south-korea-says-substantial-progress-made-in-us-tariff-talks">report</a>.At the core of the discussions is a $350 billion investment fund that would help cap U.S. tariffs on Korean goods at 15%. Negotiators are still debating how the fund will be structured, which could reportedly involve loans and guarantees in both won and U.S. dollars.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Business Leaders Meet Trump</h2>The progress came after reports that executives from Hyundai Motor, SK Inc., and Hanwha joined Trump for a golf session at Mar-a-Lago, alongside Japanese and Taiwanese business leaders. The event reportedly lasted more than seven hours, with trade and investment topics likely discussed.Trump, who often uses his Florida estate for informal diplomacy, has hosted numerous global figures there over the years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Investment And Labor Strains</h2>South Korean companies have become key investors in U.S. industries like electric vehicles, semiconductors, and shipbuilding. But recent labor and visa issues, including the raid and arrest of South Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia, have strained relations. LG has since started returning workers to U.S. sites.Trump has pushed Seoul to commit funds “upfront,” while South Korea initially sought a currency swap to ease pressure on its reserves. The final package is expected to balance both sides’ priorities through a mix of financial instruments.<h2 class="st-heading-2">South Korea ETF Outperforms, Sentiment Lags</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) and ‘extremely bearish’ for both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), with message volume ranging from ‘low’ for the South Korea fund to ‘high’ for the two major U.S. index ETFs.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 74%, sharply outperforming&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a>, which are up 14% and 19%, respectively.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

So far this year, EWY has surged 74%, sharply outperforming SPY and QQQ, which are up 14% and 19%, respectively. / Photo credit: Getty Images

South Korea Says ‘Substantial Progress’ Made In US Tariff Talks Ahead Of APEC Summit

The two sides are negotiating a $350 billion investment fund aimed at capping U.S. tariffs on Korean goods at 15%, with final details still under discussion.

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South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Friday he had pressed U.S. officials for progress in talks and called for a swift resolution of visa problems affecting Korean workers.&nbsp;His comments came after more than 300 South Korean employees were detained earlier this month at a Hyundai Motor battery plant under construction in Georgia.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-koreans-return-home-after-hyundai-plant-raid-shackled-workers-greeted-with-tears/chw8K68RdwN">The workers were later released</a> and returned home.Yeo said both sides acknowledge the gravity of the matter but refused to disclose details of the talks, describing it as a sensitive issue. “These are matters that go directly to the national interest,” he told reporters at Incheon, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/us-korea-talks-remain-unresolved-over-auto-tariff-visa-issues">report</a>.&nbsp;The talks also cover auto tariffs and the $350 billion investment package pledged under the trade deal signed in July. The accord, reaffirmed at last month’s White House summit, set a 15% tariff on Korean goods, but implementation details remain unsettled.&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump has not signed the order lowering duties on Korean vehicles, leaving Korean automakers at a disadvantage as Japan has already secured tariff cuts under its own deal with Washington.On Monday, ahead of his Washington meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and members of Congress,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/another-key-south-korean-trade-official-to-visit-us-after-hyundai-plant-detention-row/chwv662RdxS">Yeo said</a>, “We’re working hard to achieve an outcome that is reasonable and meets our national interests.” His trip followed Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan’s meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.The finance ministry said Sunday it was in talks with Washington to minimize the investment package’s impact on the onshore currency market, but declined to confirm whether this included a foreign exchange swap line.&nbsp;Yeo also confirmed that South Korea does not intend to further open its agricultural market, another sticking point in the negotiations, and said outreach to U.S. lawmakers will continue.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volume for both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and the Invesco QQQ Trust, while sentiment on the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF was ‘neutral’ with ‘normal’ activity.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 13.7% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 16.8%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 58.7%, sharply outperforming both U.S. benchmarks.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A South Korean women holds a South Korean and U.S. flag during the celebration of The March First Independence Movement Anniversary on March 1, 2005 in Seoul, South Korea. 

South Korea Presses US On Visa Dispute After Hyundai Plant Detentions As $350B Trade Deal, Auto Tariffs Stall

The July accord set a 15% tariff on Korean goods, but Washington has yet to finalize implementation, leaving Korean automakers disadvantaged compared to Japan.

South Korea’s top trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, is visiting the U.S. on Monday in a bid to finalize the trade agreement the two countries struck in July."We're working hard to achieve an outcome that is reasonable and meets our national interests," Yeo said to reporters, according to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/south-koreas-top-trade-envoy-heading-us-amid-stalled-trade-talks-2025-09-15/">Reuters News report</a>. Yeo’s visit follows Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan’s meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, which did not yield any progress.The primary issue of contention is the structure of the $350 billion package the Asian powerhouse pledged to invest in the U.S. South Korean officials have flagged that Seoul cannot agree to similar terms agreed in a U.S.-Japan trade deal due to foreign exchange market implications.According to the report, the finance ministry said on Sunday that it was in talks with Washington to minimize any impact on the onshore currency market from the investment package. However, it reportedly declined to confirm if these included a foreign exchange swap line.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Yeo also reportedly confirmed that South Korea did not intend to open up the agricultural market further, which has been a sticking point.His visit comes on the heels of a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-koreans-return-home-after-hyundai-plant-raid-shackled-workers-greeted-with-tears/chw8K68RdwN">controversial detention </a>of hundreds of South Korean nationals at a Hyundai Motor battery plant. While Seoul struck an agreement to release the workers, the images of South Koreans in chains incited public anger, with the local media describing the facilities as worse than prison.On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the need for foreign workers by saying that foreign businesses should be allowed to bring in their employees to train Americans for complex industries.The EWY ETF has risen over 52% this year, compared with 11.6% gains of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-starmer-to-sign-u-s-uk-nuclear-deal-to-expedite-small-reactor-deployments/chwvxMTRdxQ">Trump, Starmer to Sign US-UK Nuclear Deal To Expedite Small Reactor Deployments</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Another Key South Korean Trade Official To Visit US After Hyundai Plant Detention Row

South Korea is reportedly in talks with the U.S. to minimize any impact on the onshore currency market from its $350 billion investment package.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said a U.S. immigration raid that detained more than 300 Korean workers at a Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution battery plant in Georgia has unsettled investors and could weigh on future direct investment.&nbsp;“They simply needed skilled technicians to install the equipment to build the plant because there aren’t workers available in the U.S.,” Lee said Thursday, saying the incident left him “baffled,” Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-11/south-korea-s-lee-warns-us-immigration-raid-may-hit-investment?srnd=homepage-americas">reported</a>.Meanwhile,<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-warns-hyundai-follow-us-immigration-laws-after-300-south-korean-workers-detained/chwW0I2RdqM"> President Donald Trump urged foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration rules</a> while reaffirming that America welcomes investment. Writing on Truth Social, he stated that the U.S. will “make it quickly and legally possible” to bring in technical talent, but emphasized that firms must adhere to U.S. law and prioritize hiring and training American workers.The raid, which is the largest ever at a single site, saw 475 workers detained, including 316 South Koreans.&nbsp;South Korea’s presidential office said it has reached an agreement with Washington to release its citizens, with a charter flight planned once administrative steps are completed.Images of shackled workers circulated widely in South Korea, fueling public anger and casting a shadow over Lee’s presidency just 100 days in. Local media described the detention facilities as “worse than prisons.”&nbsp;The episode comes less than two weeks after Lee met Trump at the White House, where Korean conglomerates pledged hundreds of billions in U.S. investment, including Hyundai’s commitment of $26 billion through 2028.&nbsp;Hyundai stated that none of its direct employees were detained, while LG confirmed that 47 of its workers were held and has suspended U.S. business travel.Lee also linked the raid to wider trade tensions, noting a July deal that kept a 15% levy on most Korean imports and lingering disputes over Seoul’s $350 billion U.S. investment pledge.&nbsp;“What’s on the surface may look rough, excessive, unreasonable, even irrational,” he said. “But the final conclusion will come out in a reasonable way, and we must make sure it does.”On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘neutral’ for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) amid ‘high’ message volume and for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) with ‘low’ volume, while it was ‘bearish’ for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) amid ‘normal’ volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 12%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 14%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 51%, outperforming both U.S. ETFsFor updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference at the presidential office on June 04, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.  

South Korea’s President ‘Baffled’ After 300 Workers Detained In US Raid, Warns Fallout Could Hit Future Investment

The episode comes less than two weeks after Lee met Trump in Washington, where Korean firms pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. investments.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, with autos and semiconductors among the sectors most exposed to new U.S. tariffs.The Trump administration’s new trade deal imposed a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, a key supplier of cars, semiconductors, smartphones and machinery.&nbsp;Automobiles made up 10% of South Korea’s exports last year, while chips accounted for 21%, with exports totaling more than 40% of the economy, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/five-things-to-watch-in-south-korea-s-lee-first-trump-meeting">reported</a>.Lee will be joined by executives from Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and LG Energy Solution.&nbsp;South Korean media reported that firms could announce up to $150 billion in new U.S. investments, adding to existing projects such as Samsung’s Texas chip plant and Hyundai’s $21 billion investment in vehicle and steel facilities.The July 31 trade deal also created a $350 billion South Korean fund for U.S. projects. Trump said he would direct the investments, and 90% of the profits would return to the U.S., while Seoul stated that most of the fund would be in the form of loan guarantees, with less than 5% in equity.&nbsp;Of the total, $150 billion is earmarked for shipyards, and Lee will visit one in Philadelphia.Agriculture is another flashpoint. Trump said South Korea would be “completely open” to U.S. farm goods, though Seoul excluded rice and beef as politically sensitive. Concessions on agriculture may be weighed against lower tariffs for autos and semiconductors.Defense spending will also be discussed. Trump has pressed allies to pay more, calling South Korea a “money machine.” The country hosts 28,500 U.S. troops and plans to allocate 2.32% of its GDP to defense this year.North Korea will be on the agenda as well. Trump met Kim Jong Un three times in his first term without curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear program, and Kim last week vowed a “rapid expansion” of his arsenal as U.S.-ROK military drills began. Analysts say engagement is unlikely unless drills are suspended and denuclearization dropped as a policy goal.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> with ‘normal’ message volume, ‘neutral’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> with ‘high’ volume, and ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> with ‘high’ volume.SPY is up 10.8% year-to-date, QQQ has gained 12.2%, while EWY has surged 44.5%, outperforming both.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife depart from Haneda Airport. (Photo by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Hyundai, Samsung Join Lee-Trump Summit As Autos And Chips Face Tariff Crossfire

South Korean firms could announce $150 billion in new U.S. projects, adding to Hyundai’s $21 billion and Samsung’s Texas chip plant, with a $350 billion fund and farm trade also in play.

South Korea’s exports grew for most of August, despite the heavy tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which has upended global trade.According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments gained 7.6% in the first 20 days of this month, compared with a 5.8% rise for the whole month of July. Despite imports rising slightly by 0.4%, the Asian country posted a trade surplus of $833 million.By sector, semiconductor exports, Korea’s top product, rose about 30%, while auto exports gained 22%, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/korea-s-early-exports-show-resilience-despite-us-tariffs-toll?srnd=homepage-asia">report</a> added. Unadjusted exports to the U.S. slipped 2.7% while exports to China rose 2.7%.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.South Korea is heavily reliant on trade, with exports making up 40% of the country’s economy. Last month, the country struck a last-minute deal with the U.S. to get a 15% tariff rate, compared to the 25% proposed by the Trump administration initially.However, the reduced rates will take a while to come into effect. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that written documentation on the trade deals with Japan and South Korea is “weeks away.”The country’s exports have held their ground this year due to frontloading of shipments. South Korean firms such as Samsung Electronics have also benefited from the exemption granted to smartphones and other consumer electronics goods by the Trump administration.However, other sectoral tariffs, such as autos and steel, continued to weigh in on exports. During the first 20 days of August, steel exports slipped 4.5% while petroleum product shipments were down by 4%.The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 39% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust is up 8.3% this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gavin-newsom-mocks-bed-bath-and-beyond-as-bankrupt-company-after-retailer-opts-to-skip-store-openings-in-california/chsSi7WRdL3">Gavin Newsom Mocks Bed Bath &amp; Beyond As ‘Bankrupt’ Company After Retailer Opts To Skip Store Openings In California</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Shipping containers stacked in the container terminal at Busan Port on November 05, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. 

South Korean Exports Hold Ground Despite Steep US Tariffs 

According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments rose 7.6% in the first 20 days of August.

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington, D.C., later this month to hold his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.According to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250812/korea-us-summit-confirmed-to-take-place-on-aug-25">report </a>by the Korea Times, both sides have finalized the schedule for the Korea-U.S. summit, which is set to take place on Aug. 25. Lee will travel to the U.S. on Aug. 24 and depart on Aug. 26.“They are expected to discuss ways to advance the Korea-U.S. alliance into a future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership in response to the changing international security and economic environment," presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung reportedly said.The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump. The Asian country also granted Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments and pledged to purchase $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, as well as further open its markets to U.S. goods.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:798/94;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWY_Aug_11_JPG_18a6b5cab8.webp" alt="EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="798" height="94"><figcaption>EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Kang reportedly said that the two leaders will discuss measures to strengthen military ties, as well as cooperation for building peace and achieving denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. They will also discuss shipbuilding, semiconductors, batteries, and other advanced technologies.A Washington Post report had stated earlier that the Trump administration seeks enhanced operational flexibility for the U.S. Forces Korea to deter an increasingly assertive China, as well as for Seoul to increase its defense spending.Trump had proposed the summit last month following the conclusion of tariff talks. &nbsp;The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 42% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust has gained 7.9%.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/exelon-s-bge-says-no-more-outages-expected-after-substation-failure-cuts-power-to-thousands-in-maryland/chrDo31Rdeq">Exelon's BGE Says No More Outages Expected After Substation Failure Cuts Power To Thousands In Maryland</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday, August 11, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Trump To Meet South Korean President This Month With Focus On Defense Spending, North Korea

The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam agreed Monday to accelerate cooperation and nearly double annual trade to $150 billion by 2030, part of a broader push to counter the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs.At a joint press event in Seoul, Lee referred to Vietnam as “a very important neighboring country” in both trade and security, while Lam stated that expanding military ties could help strengthen regional stability, according to Bloomberg.Vietnam is South Korea's biggest investment target and its third-largest trading partner. As of May, there are 94 billion dollars of registered projects in Vietnam. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $81.5 billion last year, an increase of 7.3% over 2023.Both nations recently reached separate trade deals with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-secures-full-and-complete-trade-deal-with-south-korea/chohs8MR5Cn">secured a 15% levy</a> after avoiding a potential 25% rate from August and agreed to measures, including&nbsp;granting Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments, purchasing $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, and further opening its markets to U.S. goods.&nbsp; Vietnam’s deal set a 20% tariff on its exports&nbsp;to the U.S.Lee said the deal removes the uncertainty of exports and levels the playing field,&nbsp;allowing South Korean companies to compete on an equal footing with major countries. He said the partnership will concentrate on shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy.Lee and Lam also agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, defense and infrastructure during talks on Monday.&nbsp;South Korean companies are expected to participate in Vietnam's major infrastructure projects, including the development of new cities, high-speed rail systems, and nuclear power plants. Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu said the visit would also open up more opportunities for cooperation on semiconductors and artificial intelligence.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) and ‘bullish’ for the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM), with both seeing ‘normal’ and ‘low’ message volume, respectively.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VNM">VNM</a> is up 49.7%, outperforming&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY’s</a> 44.4% gain.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) attends with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (L) during a joint statement at the presidential office. (Photo by Song Kyung-Seok - Pool/Getty Images)

South Korea, Vietnam Plot $150 Billion Trade Boost To Counter Trump Tariff Heat

Leaders from both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including critical minerals, defense, infrastructure, and advanced technology.

As the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches, South Korea has become the latest nation to strike a trade deal with the U.S., ending the uncertainty over the trade deal limbo.Announcing the deal on his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump said he was pleased to announce that the U.S. has agreed to a “Full and Complete Trade Deal” with South Korea.&nbsp;“We have agreed to a Tariff for South Korea of 15%,” the president said, adding that America will not be charged a tariff.The development spurred buying interest in Korean stocks, with the Kospi rising 0.47% in early trading on Thursday.&nbsp; The Korean Won also rose against the U.S. and was last trading up 0.04%.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, a measure of broader U.S. market performance, has gained nearly 9% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up about 45%.The trade agreement also provides for South Korea:<ul><li>Giving Washington access to $350 billion for investments owned and controlled by the U.S.&nbsp;</li><li>Purchasing $100 billion worth of&nbsp;LNG, or other energy products’</li><li>Investing a large sum of money in the U.S.</li><li>Opening up its market for trade with the U.S.</li><li>Accepting American products such as cars and trucks, agricultural products, etc</li></ul>&nbsp;Trump said the size of the proposed investment will be announced in the next two weeks when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.South Korea is&nbsp;the United States' sixth-largest trading partner.&nbsp;Following Japan’s trade deal, which lowered the levy to 15% on exports to the U.S., South Korea was under pressure to negotiate a rate equal to or lower than this. In the event of a “no-deal,” a 25% rate would have applied, starting in August.&nbsp;A Bloomberg report, quoting U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/trump-says-us-to-impose-15-tariff-on-south-korean-goods-in-deal">said</a> the discounted rate would apply to automobile exports from South Korea but not to steel and aluminum exports.Details of the deal were not yet&nbsp;fully clear. After Trump’s announcement, Lee reportedly said in a Facebook post: “Through this agreement, the government has eliminated uncertainties in the export environment and created conditions for our companies to compete on equal or superior terms with major countries."He also highlighted shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy as areas where the country would invest.&nbsp;Yonhap&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250731003051315?section=national/politics">reported</a> that Kim Yong-beom, the presidential chief of staff for policy, told reporters that South Korea did not agree to further open its markets in rice and beef, which have remained contentious issues.Earlier in the day, Trump also stated that the U.S. had concluded a trade deal with Pakistan, with both countries agreeing to collaborate on developing the Asian nation’s massive oil reserves. In the post announcing the deal, he expressed hopes that the U.S. could begin selling oil to India, which currently relies on Russia for its oil needs.The president also pressured India to budge, threatening a 25% rate and further penalties if it didn’t agree to a deal by Aug. 1.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wingstop-soars-27-percent-upgraded-growth-outlook-retail-extremely-bullish/choXakwR5Cl">Wingstop Soars 27% On Upgraded Growth Outlook, Retail Turns Extremely Bullish</a>

United States President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at the White House in Washington DC, United States, on July 29, 2025. 

Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.

 Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

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Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.


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