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SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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SMX is trending due to a recent surge driven by news surrounding its technology being adopted in Dubai, sparking discussions of partnerships and its potential in supply chain verification. Community members are debating its long-term viability, with some citing the company's history of reverse splits and potential dilution, while others anticipate a continued short squeeze. The stock's low float and high volatility are contributing to the intense speculation and trading activity.

Keeta is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed to unify transactions across different blockchains and fiat payment systems, eliminating the need for costly intermediaries, reducing fees, and enabling near-instant settlements. With 400-millisecond transaction finality and the ability to process 10 million transactions per second, Keeta sets a new industry benchmark for speed and scalability.  Founded in 2022 and backed by Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, Keeta has been engineered to meet the stringent regulatory and operational requirements of financial institutions. Its advanced on-chain compliance protocols, including KYC and AML, ensure security and regulatory adherence. Keeta’s architecture natively supports asset tokenization and digital identity, making it an ideal platform for stablecoins and real-world asset transfers.  By facilitating cross-chain transactions and interoperability with existing payment systems, Keeta bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and fiat, enabling a secure, efficient, and compliant global financial ecosystem.

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Keeta (KTA) is trending due to community excitement around its potential as foundational infrastructure for TradFi, emphasized by its high throughput and compliance-aware design. Investors are actively discussing the token's value proposition in comparison to major platforms like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, viewing KTA as a targeted bet on the future of financial plumbing. The community also highlights potential partnerships, particularly with Stripe, as a key catalyst.

Webull Corp. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers trading, wealth management product distribution, market data and information, user community, and investor education. The company was founded by An Quan Wang in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Webull ($BULL) is trending amid ongoing discussions about its valuation and future growth prospects, particularly following recent industry partnerships and platform updates. The community is analyzing Webull's potential for a short squeeze while weighing positive analyst ratings against factors like high valuation and past losses. Optimism stems from revenue growth, expansion into new markets, and the potential impact of crypto-related tailwinds on user growth.

Copart, Inc. engages in the provision of online auctions and vehicle remarketing services. The firm offers vehicle sellers a full range of services to process and sell vehicles primarily over the internet through Virtual Bidding Third Generation Internet auction-style sales technology. It sells vehicles principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, exporters and at certain locations, and the public. The company’s services include online seller access, salvage estimation services, estimating services, end-of-life vehicle processing, virtual insured exchange, transportation services, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, DMV processing, and vehicle processing programs. It operates through the United States and International segments. The company was founded by Willis J. Johnson in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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Copart (CPRT) is trending amidst mixed sentiment following its recent earnings report, where it beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue. While some traders are eyeing the oversold conditions for a potential bounce, others point to negative signals and insider selling as reasons for caution. Discussions also involve competitor performance and Copart's strategic use of AI to improve operational efficiency.

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WNTR is trending due to discussions around its inverse relationship with $MSTR and $MSTY, with investors using it as a hedge, particularly during crypto downturns, to balance their portfolios and capture yield. The community is closely monitoring its dividend payouts, share price, and volume, with some expressing regret for not allocating more earlier. Some investors treat both MSTY and WNTR as a single fund, reinvesting dividends into whichever offers the greatest yield based on technical indicators.

RAGE GUY (RAGE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the Rage Guy meme, one of the earliest and most recognizable characters from internet rage comics. The project captures the cultural legacy of early meme history and brings it onto the blockchain in tokenized form. It is designed as a community-driven digital asset that celebrates internet culture, nostalgia, and the role memes play in shaping online communities.

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RAGE is trending as the community rallies around the return of OG memes and their commitment to building and expanding the project's reach. The community is actively creating content, engaging across various social platforms, and expressing strong conviction in the project's long-term potential, emphasizing its resilience and focus on growth beyond just price action. Discussions highlight the importance of community support and belief in the project's vision, especially amidst market volatility.

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. engages in the exploration, mining, and development of gold and silver properties. The company was founded on August 28, 2017 and is headquartered in Winnemucca, NV.

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HYMC is trending as precious metals prices surge, with silver nearing all-time highs, leading to increased interest in the mining stock; The community is discussing the potential impact of rising silver prices and a debt-free balance sheet, with some speculating about a short squeeze and future mining operations, while others debate AMC's investment and its potential profitability.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending amid discussions about its recent delivery numbers and Q4 guidance, with community members debating whether the figures justify the stock's valuation. Bullish investors highlight the company's growth and potential, while bears express concerns about profitability and competition in the EV sector. Overall sentiment is mixed, with some seeing NIO as undervalued and others remaining skeptical about its near-term prospects.

Abivax SA engages in the sale, research, distribution, and development of biopharmaceutical products. It offers commercial and development products of anti-viral compounds and human vaccines. The commercialized products include vaccines for typhoid fever, meningococcus, and leptospirosis. The products under development include vaccines for chronic hepatitis B, ebola, and dengue virus. The company was founded by Philippe Pouletty on December 4, 2003 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Seoul’s top policy and industry chiefs will meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on Wednesday to iron out final details of the $350 billion investment deal that would cap tariffs on Korean goods at 15%.</li><li>Negotiations accelerated after Washington dropped its demand for an upfront equity payment, with both sides now focused on structuring a balanced investment fund.</li><li>Talks followed a weekend meeting between President Donald Trump and executives from Hyundai, SK Inc., and Hanwha at Mar-a-Lago, as leaders aim to announce progress at the upcoming APEC summit.</li></ul>Senior South Korean officials will travel to Washington on Wednesday for urgent negotiations to finalise a $350 billion investment deal that would cap U.S. tariffs on Korean goods at 15%, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit later this month.Presidential Policy Secretary Kim Yong-beom and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan are set to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday after initial talks last week. Kim said that “gaps have narrowed” but “a couple of matters” still remain unresolved, adding that Seoul will not sign a partial deal merely to meet a deadline, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-industry-minister-urgent-us-visit-hopes-tariff-breakthrough-2025-10-21/">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Details And Economic Stakes</h2>At the core of the discussions is a proposed $350 billion investment fund designed to balance U.S.-Korea trade relations. The fund’s structure, expected to include loans and guarantees in both won and U.S. dollars, is still under negotiation.Progress accelerated after Washington dropped its demand for an upfront equity payment, which Seoul had warned could disrupt currency markets. Kim said South Korea is seeking revised terms, which better reflect both countries aligned interests.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Business At Mar-A-Lago</h2>Negotiations picked up after Hyundai Motor, SK Inc. and Hanwha Group executives joined U.S. President Donald Trump at his&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-korea-says-substantial-progress-made-in-us-tariff-talks-ahead-of-apec-summit/ch6CNbiR3oM">Mar-a-Lago club over the weekend</a> for discussions about trade and investment. Insiders said there was a long, informal meeting about trade and investment at Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend.The seven-hour meeting, which was attended by Japanese and Taiwanese business leaders, was a reflection of Trump’s way of wooing Asian business leaders before the APEC summit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Tensions</h2>South Korean firms have become major investors in U.S. industries such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, and shipbuilding, though ties have been strained by recent labor and visa disputes, including a raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bearish Mood Grips US Markets On Stocktwits</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward U.S. markets was sharply negative, with both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) showing ‘extremely bearish’ readings amid ‘high’ message activity, while sentiment toward the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) was ‘bearish’ with ‘low’ engagement.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 16%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 20%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 74%, outperforming both U.S. indices.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

National flag of South Korea was adopted in 1948 and is also called Taegukgi.  (Photo credit: Getty Images)

South Korea Officials Race To Seal $350B Tariff Pact With US Before APEC Summit

Seoul’s top policy and industry chiefs will meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on Wednesday to iron out final details of the $350 billion investment deal that would cap tariffs on Korean goods at 15%.

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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.

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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.

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.

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