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Synthetix is a decentralized perpetual futures protocol built on Ethereum Mainnet. Synthetix uses a hybrid design — off-chain order matching on a high-performance CLOB with on-chain settlement — to deliver low latency, deep liquidity, and MEV-resistant execution while keeping custody and finality on Ethereum. Traders get CEX-like performance with on-chain security and composability. The protocol’s liquidity is provided by the Synthetix Liquidity Provider (SLP) vault and backstopped by staked SNX collateral, which underwrites the issuance of the sUSD stablecoin and the solvency of the SLP vault.

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Synthetix Network Token (SNX) is trending amid an energetic community debate surrounding its newly launched perpetuals platform on Ethereum Mainnet and a high-stakes trading competition, further fueled by talk of increased accessibility on major crypto trading platforms. Many in the community are discussing the token's potential for notable upward price action.

Fefe is a memecoin inspired by Matt Furie's book "Mindviscosity," published in 2020.  Follow FEFE, the alter ego of PEPE in the book “Mindviscosity” by Matt Furie.  Fefe is a main character in the book, who is a laid back and carefree frog living in a whimsical world. Fefe's relaxed and adventurous spirit captures the heart of this imaginative universe.  Launched stealth with no presale, zero taxes, LP burnt and contract renounced - TAX: 0/0 This narrative has its roots in a fascinating story.  Join us and become part of the $FEFE community today!

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FEFE CRYPTO is trending as its passionate community champions the "three frogs trilogy" narrative, positioning it as the spiritual successor to $PEPE and $HOPPY within the Matt Furie meme universe. This resilient, community-owned token is seen by its holders as an incredibly undervalued asset with significant 1000x potential within the broader frog memecoin meta.

Merck & Co., Inc. is a health care company, which engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, and Other. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets animal health products, such as pharmaceutical and vaccine products, for the prevention, treatment and control of disease in livestock, and companion animal species. The Other segment consists of sales for the non-reportable segments of healthcare services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, NJ.

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Merck is actively discussed after ending acquisition talks for Revolution Medicines, which frees capital for its urgent strategy to bolster its oncology pipeline and mitigate the looming Keytruda patent cliff. Positive updates for its RSV vaccine and partnered cancer immunotherapy also draw investor attention.

ADMA Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and developing specialty plasma-derived biologics. The firm operates through the following business segments: ADMA BioManufacturing, Plasma Collection Center, and Corporate. The ADMA BioManufacturing segment consists of immune globulin manufacturing and development operations. The Plasma Collection Center consists of source plasma collection facilities. The Corporate segment includes general and administrative overhead expenses. The company was founded by Adam S. Grossman and Jerrold B. Grossman on June 24, 2004 and is headquartered in Ramsey, NJ.

Adma Biologics Inc

Adma Biologics is actively discussed as investors anticipate its upcoming earnings report, with community sentiment balancing strong long-term growth expectations from yield enhancements and pipeline advancements against recent concerns regarding an FDA alert on specific product lots.

🔥 COCK Token – The Ultimate Cross-Chain MemeFi Powerhouse 🔥  In just under 20 days, $COCK has smashed expectations, broken ATHs, and built a project that’s shaking up Cardano and the entire crypto space. 🐓 What Makes $COCK Special?      The Name: Love it or hate it, the energy and engagement it generates are undeniable. The nuance in language and wild appeal set us apart.     #MEMEFI Pioneer: We’re not just another meme coin. $COCK is leading a movement by combining DeFi mechanics, game theory, and community engagement into a groundbreaking ecosystem.     COCKARENA: At the core of our ecosystem is the COCKARENA, a PvP HODL game. Players battle it out, and early exit fees fuel redistributions, burns, and the treasury. This ensures price appreciation and long-term sustainability for loyal holders.  🎰 The COCK Casino  Our casino isn’t just fun—it’s a serious revenue stream for the FLOCK.      Games: Bonanza, Crash, Blackjack, and Roulette (coming soon!).     Impact: Over 7,834 ADA in profits generated within days, directly supporting rewards, burns, and reinvestment.  💰 COCK-ARENA Loans  Unlock liquidity without selling your tokens.      Loan Terms: Borrow up to 30% of your holdings while continuing to earn rewards in the arena.     Investor Focus: Perfect for savvy investors staying in the game while tapping into their holdings.  🤝 Our Insane Partnerships  We’re bridging gaps, building alliances, and breaking barriers across the crypto space. Key Partners:      DANZO: Powering #MEMEFI with Arena, Casino, and Loans.     KLENEK: Interactive training room.     HSKN (Charles Hoskilien): Supporting and starting COCKPIN with 115 AIR NODES for DePIN aggregation. Plans to add APEX and Earth Nodes through a crypto company incorporated in Costa Rica.     ELITE CATS / SNEKKIES / HOT / BANK: Rewarding NFT holders with COCK-LOCK tokens and vice versa.     OCKZ: COCKSOCKS, Golden Cock Ticket (1M COCK), airdrop rewards, and whitelist perks for holders of 200 ADA worth of $COCK.     OLI Partnership:         Content Creation: Lux and the team are crafting engaging educational content about memes and MemeFi for OLi's platform.         Strategic Investment: The OLi Community Trust will invest in $COCK, distributing 100% of rewards to $OLI holders.         Community Reach: Over 22,000 learners will discover $COCK through OLi's gamified ecosystem.     Hi-Rez the Rapper: Expanding reach in marketing and entertainment.     KUNO, CALEB, CADEN, FITY, ROVER, WhaleInsider: Influential collaborators driving crypto adoption and growth.     Cardano Girls: Helping us understand and communicate effectively with ADA’s female audience.     WallStreetBets: Breaking barriers and increasing engagement.     Antonio Brown: Endorsing, supporting, and even playing in the casino and arena!     Advisors:         BERIS, HECKTHESNEK, RTB, CRYPTOGENIUS: Trusted names advising and supporting the project.  Future Partnerships:  More collaborations are in the pipeline to continue expanding engagement and bring new eyes to ADA and CNTs. 🔥 Unmatched Results in Just 20 Days      Supply Burned: 1.65%, worth 148K ADA!     Arena Fees Collected: 54M COCK, worth over 500K ADA, fueling rewards, burns, and partnerships.     Staked COCK-LOCK: 11M COCK-LOCK in the liquid staking platform, with more coming.     Casino Revenue: Skyrocketing profits directly rewarding holders and growing the treasury.     Top Blast Contests: Generated over 120K ADA in volume, rewarding participants with over 50K ADA in prizes.  🌍 Our Vision  To be the most decentralized, rewarding, and innovative token on Cardano while fostering cross-chain collaboration and onboarding the masses.      Breaking Barriers: We’re bringing BTC, ETH, SOL, and other chains into the fold.     Community-Driven: Focused on building bridges and showcasing that crypto can be fun, rewarding, and sustainable.     Expansion: This is just the beginning. With more burns, rewards, and partnerships on the way, $COCK is set to redefine what’s possible in the MemeFi space.  💎 Time in the arena &gt; Timing the market. The FLOCK is unstoppable. Let’s keep breaking walls for Cardano and onboard new users as we take $COCK to new heights.

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$COCK is trending due to its unique real-world utility provided by Cocky Wings LLC, which generates revenue for token buybacks and powers a staking 'arena' for passive income. The community is highly engaged, anticipating further announcements, celebrating recent price appreciation, and highlighting its potential as a Cardano ecosystem token with utility beyond its meme status.

What Is Pi Network? Pi Network is a social cryptocurrency, developer platform, and ecosystem designed for widespread accessibility and real-world utility. It enables users to mine and transact Pi using a mobile-friendly interface while supporting applications built within its blockchain ecosystem.  Supply Model and Mining Mechanism The Maximum Supply of Pi is 100 billion tokens. The Maximum Supply is comprised of the following: 65 Billion tokens (or 65%) are allocated for all community mining rewards; 10 billion (10%) are allocated for foundation reserves; 5 billion (5%) are allocated for liquidity purposes; and 20 billion (20%) are allocated for the Core Team. Each allocation mentioned above tracks the community Migrated Mining Rewards issuance pace, so the proportions of each allocation in the total supply remains the same at any given time.   The Effective Total Supply of Pi—the total Pi supply at the current time—allocates Pi proportionally the same as the Maximum Supply. Since every allocation tracks the Migrated Mining Rewards of the community, the Effective Total Supply can be calculated by dividing the current Migrated Mining Rewards of Pi on the Mainnet blockchain by 65%. The other allocations within the Effective Total Supply can then be calculated based on the same proportions as the Maximum Supply, e.g. at most 10% of the Effective Total Supply is available in the foundation reserve, 5% of the Effective Total Supply is available for liquidity purposes, and 20% of the Effective Total Supply is available for the Core Team. This remains true despite the fact that all tokens were minted at the genesis as technically required by the blockchain protocol.  Circulating Supply includes all Migrated Mining Rewards and all tokens that entered circulation from other buckets of the allocations, which at its maximum could be summed up to equal the Effective Total Supply.   Pi’s mining rewards are distributed based on an issuance formula that follows a declining exponential model defined in the Pi whitepaper. Users can increase the amount of mining rewards they receive based on their individual contributions to the network, like Security Circles, using utility-based Pi apps, running Nodes, etc. For each month, the amount of Pi to be distributed as mobile balance is capped and determined by the model, regardless of how many people or how many types of mining rewards there are during the month. The capping is achieved by the design of a system-wide base mining rate, and each type of mining rewards to each individual are just a multiplier of this base mining rate. As the monthly supplies always diminish, the base mining rate generally decreases over time.   Fewer Pi may also be issued because the real Pi issuance on the blockchain depends on Pioneers passing KYC and completing all steps required for migration to the Mainnet. Despite all efforts to facilitate and remind Pioneers to complete those required steps, there are always dropoffs along the way, resulting in less than all outstanding mobile balances to be issued on the blockchain. Because of this mechanism, the community issued amount (Migrated Mining Rewards) on the blockchain will likely be closer and closer to a line lower than the 65 billion. This is thus the reason for the variable Effective Total Supply which incorporates this effect. Effective Total Supply results from all Migrated Mining Rewards divided by 65%, as opposed to the Maximum Supply of 100 billion.  Ecosystem and Adoption Pi Network has built an integrated ecosystem that facilitates real-world transactions and decentralized applications. Pi can be used as a medium of exchange for goods and services, including online commerce and local brick-and-mortar businesses.  Users can engage with Core Team and community-built apps in the Pi ecosystem through the Pi Browser, where integrated features like the Pi Wallet provide a seamless experience. Events like PiFest 2024 showcased Pi’s growing adoption, with over 27,000 active sellers and 28,000 test merchants across 160 countries.  Who Are the Founders of Pi Network? Pi Network was founded by Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan, both of whom have PhDs from Stanford University and a passion for improving human lives through technology.  Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis is a Stanford PhD in EE and postdoc in CS with research on distributed systems and human-computer interaction. His work focuses on combining distributed systems and human computer interaction to bring cryptocurrency to everyday people. As a strong and long-term believer of the technical, financial and social potential of cryptocurrencies, he is determined to move them beyond their current limitations and is committed to bringing the power of blockchain to more people.  Dr. Chengdiao Fan holds a Stanford PhD in Anthropological Sciences, harnessing social computing to unlock human potential on a global scale. Chengdiao is building Pi Network to mobilize individuals all over the world to participate and be rewarded for their contributions, and establish an inclusive ecosystem for global citizens to unleash and capture their own agency, and in turn create utilities and productions for society and the world.  Compliance and Identity Verification Pi Network follows a one-account-per-person policy through its Know Your Customer (KYC) solution. This system combines machine automation and human verification to authenticate user identities while preserving privacy.  The KYC process emphasizes real individuals, combats fraudulent activities and enables fair participation in the mining process of the network. Pi’s identity verification approach balances scalability, security, and accessibility, allowing millions of users worldwide to validate their accounts while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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The community is actively debating Pi Network's prolonged mainnet launch, with widespread frustration over unresolved KYC and coin migration issues, compounded by its absence from major crypto exchanges. Despite some pioneers maintaining long-term bullish sentiment, many users express skepticism, questioning its real-world utility and likening the project to an ad revenue scheme.

Silvercorp Metals, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties and Environmental, Social and Governance practices. It operates through Mining and Administrative segments. The Mining segment includes Henan Luoning, Guangdong, and others. Its products include Silverbearing lead and Zinc Concentrates.The Administrative segment focuses on Vancouver and Beijing. The company was founded by Rui Feng on October 31, 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Silvercorp Metals is trending following its release of record-breaking Q3 Fiscal 2026 earnings, featuring significant increases in revenue and adjusted net income that surpassed analyst estimates. The community is actively debating why the stock's price reaction has been muted despite the blowout results, with many believing SVM remains undervalued amidst a strong precious metals market.

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Its proprietary portfolio includes six novel and mechanistically distinct oncology therapeutic product candidates, each targeting some of the most difficult-to-treat types of cancer. The company was founded by David Hung on March 20, 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Should You Bet on South Korea ETFs After the Kospi Rally?

South Korea's Kospi hit record highs on AI-driven semiconductor strength and rising foreign inflows. With growth forecasts improving, is the rally in South Korea ETFs just getting started?

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Samsung’s HBM4 module is expected to be used in Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI accelerators.</li><li>Nvidia reportedly plans to source about 30% of its HBM4 requirements for its upcoming Vera Rubin AI chip from Samsung.</li><li>The AI giant will source the remaining 70% of the HBM4 modules from SK Hynix, with Micron no longer in the picture.</li></ul><p>Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) shares soared nearly 55% on Thursday after the company announced that it has shipped the world’s first commercial high bandwidth memory module, HBM4.</p><p>The company announced it has begun mass production of its new HBM4 memory modules, designed for high-performance AI computing.</p><p>“Instead of taking the conventional path of utilizing existing proven designs, Samsung took the leap and adopted the most advanced nodes like the 1c DRAM and 4nm logic process for HBM4,” said Sang Joon Hwang, Executive Vice President and Head of Memory Development at Samsung Electronics.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">First HBM4 Modules Sent To Customers</h2><p>Samsung said it has sent the first HBM4 memory modules to its customers but did not name them. The company is competing with rivals in this space, such as Micron Technology Inc. (MU) and SK Hynix Inc., which also make high–performance memory chips.</p><p>Samsung’s HBM4 module is expected to be used in Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI accelerators. According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2026/02/09/2UOETEQR7JGP7CD43UDKWHCFQU/">report</a> by the Chosun Daily citing semiconductor analysis firm SemiAnalysis, Nvidia plans to source about 30% of its HBM4 requirements for its upcoming Vera Rubin AI chip from Samsung.</p><p>The AI giant will reportedly source the remaining 70% of the HBM4 modules from SK Hynix, with Micron no longer in the picture.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Samsung’s HBM4 Module Meets Nvidia’s Requirements</h2><p>According to a TrendForce&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20260108-12869.html">report</a> from last month, Nvidia updated the data transfer speed requirements to 11 Gbps, following a specs revision for the Vera Rubin chip in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.</p><p>Samsung’s new HBM4 module meets these requirements, with the company touting up to 11.7 Gbps data transfer speeds. The Korean giant said that this represents a 22% increase over HBM4’s predecessor, HBM3e.</p><p>“HBM4's performance can be further enhanced up to 13Gbps, as well, effectively mitigating data bottlenecks that intensify as AI models continue to scale up,” it said.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">ByteDance Looks At Samsung For Its AI Chips, Says Report</h2><p>According to a Reuters report, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidias-loss-is-samsungs-gain-bytedance-turns-to-korean-giant-for-in-house-ai-chips/cZb63XKR4qd">looking</a> to Samsung to manufacture an AI chip that it is currently developing.</p><p>ByteDance expects to receive samples by March and plans to produce 100,000 AI chips this year, with the aim of ramping up to 350,000 chips annually.</p><p>Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/market/equity/bessent-backs-senate-powell-probe-instead-of-doj-senator-tillis-opposition/cZRTKd1R4rd"><strong>Bessent Backs Possible Senate Probe Of Powell Instead Of DOJ As Republicans Look To Break Senator Tillis’ Opposition: Report</strong></a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump said the tariffs would be applicable to industries such as autos, lumber, and pharmaceuticals as well as to all other reciprocal tariffs.&nbsp;</li><li>In Oct. 2025, the U.S. and South Korea reached a trade agreement wherein the Asian country committed to a $350 billion investment in the U.S., including $200 billion in phased cash contributions.</li><li>Over the weekend, Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian imports over a trade deal with China.</li></ul><p>American President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on South Korea would increase from 15% to 25%, citing the country's failure to live up to its deal with the U.S.</p><p>Trump said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115963633972056786">post</a> on Truth Social that tariffs on South Korean imports would go up from current levels, and would be applicable to industries such as autos, lumber, and pharmaceuticals as well as to all other reciprocal tariffs.</p><p>“South Korea's Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States,” Trump said in the post. “President Lee and I reached a Great Deal for both Countries on July 30, 2025, and we reaffirmed these terms while I was in Korea on October 29, 2025. Why hasn't the Korean Legislature approved it?”</p><p>The announcement comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue a decision on the legality of Trump’s tariffs.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Trade Discussions</h2><p>In Oct. 2025, the U.S. and South Korea reached a trade agreement wherein the Asian country committed to a $350 billion investment in the U.S., including $200 billion in phased cash contributions. Funds were agreed to be deployed by 2029. In exchange, Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on South Korea, matching terms with Japan.</p><p>However, the deal terms have not yet been finalized from South Korea. “Our Trade Deals are very important to America. In each of these Deals, we have acted swiftly to reduce our TARIFFS in line with the Transaction agreed to. We, of course, expect our Trading Partners to do the same,” Trump said in the post.</p><p>“Because the Korean Legislature hasn't enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%,” the President added.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_27_at_4_39_48_AM_png_0282b9f8d0.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-27 at 4.39.48 AM.png" width="1061" height="1091"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the weekend, Trump <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115950424403894234">threatened</a> to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports over a trade deal with China.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Reaction</h2><p>U.S. equities closed in green on Monday. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, closed up 0.51%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) closed 0.44% higher, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) ended the day 0.64% higher. The tech-heavy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NDX">Nasdaq 100</a> (NDX) ended the day 0.42% up.</p><p>Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.</p><p>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY), which tracks South Korean equities, ended the day 0.55% lower and slipped 1.45% in after-market hours.</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

Trump To Increase Tariffs On South Korea From 15% To 25%

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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><p>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.</p><p>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>.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Deal Details And Economic Stakes</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Business At Mar-A-Lago</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Broader Tensions</strong></h2><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Bearish Mood Grips US Markets On Stocktwits</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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

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