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IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN Limited

IREN Limited is generating massive investor interest as the market anticipates an upcoming earnings report, with community members heavily debating whether the company will announce a transformative partnership deal. The stock's recent price surge has led to a contentious tug-of-war between retail bulls anticipating a breakout and short sellers betting on a post-earnings pullback.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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SoundHound AI Inc

SoundHound AI is experiencing significant market volatility as investors weigh a record revenue growth report against a disappointing earnings per share miss. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to aggressive expansion, zero debt, and the acquisition of LivePerson as signs of a long-term winner, while bears are focused on profitability concerns and potential share dilution.

Opendoor Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of buying, selling, and trading of residential properties online. The company was founded by Eric Wu on December 30, 2013, and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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Opendoor Technologies is seeing intense community speculation as investors position themselves ahead of upcoming earnings, with many focusing on signs of improved unit economics and potential margin expansion under new leadership. The stock is trending as shareholders anticipate that favorable guidance could finally trigger a reversal of recent bearish sentiment and drive upward momentum.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, Peter Salanki, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeave is trending as investors weigh significant backlog growth against concerns regarding capital-intensive debt and profitability, with the community closely tracking its upcoming earnings for confirmation of AI infrastructure demand. Discussion centers on whether the firm can successfully scale its hyperscale data center operations while managing rising interest expenses and competitive pressures from other AI-focused cloud providers.

The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The firm offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Trade Desk Inc

Trade Desk is experiencing extreme volatility as investors speculate on a potential short squeeze ahead of earnings, fueled by recent insider buying and ongoing rumors of a partnership with OpenAI. The community remains deeply polarized, with many retail investors expressing frustration over consistent post-earnings sell-offs while others position themselves for a significant breakout based on valuation and potential AI-driven growth.

Coinbase Global, Inc. engages in the provision of a trusted platform that serves as a compliant on-ramp to the onchain economy and enables users to engage in a wide variety of activities with their crypto assets in both proprietary and third-party product experiences enabled by access to decentralized applications. It offers consumers primary financial account for the cryptoeconomy, institutions a full-service prime brokerage platform with access to deep pools of liquidity across the crypto marketplace, and developers a suite of products granting access to build onchain. The company was founded by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ernest Ehrsam in May 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Coinbase Global Inc

Coinbase is currently trending as investors weigh significant workforce reductions against potential regulatory tailwinds from the Clarity Act and a broader crypto market recovery. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders focused on recent cost-cutting measures and legislative progress, while others remain skeptical, citing persistent earnings volatility and intense scrutiny of the platform's long-term business model.

Rocket Lab Corp. engages in the development of rocket launch and control systems for the space and defense industries. It operates through the Launch Services and Space Systems segments. The Launch Services segment provides launch services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride-share basis. The Space Systems segment consists of spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and on-orbit mission operations. The company was founded by Peter Beck in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

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Rocket Lab USA Inc

Rocket Lab is currently trending as investors weigh strong operational performance and record revenue against broader market volatility and uncertainty surrounding the timing of its upcoming Neutron launch vehicle. The community is actively debating the company's defense-sector partnerships and vertical integration strategy while closely watching for official financial results to confirm the stock's growth trajectory.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

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Applied Optoelectronics is experiencing significant volatility and intense community debate following a mixed earnings report characterized by revenue and EPS misses, coupled with soft forward guidance. While some investors are skeptical of the company's valuation and lack of consistent profitability, others are focused on the long-term growth narrative driven by the rollout of 800G products and expected capacity expansion in the coming quarters.

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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ImmunityBio is trending as retail investors digest its quarterly earnings report, which showcased significant revenue growth but also reflected non-cash accounting losses. The community is focused on the potential for upcoming FDA label expansion news, viewing current price volatility as a manipulation tactic by shorts rather than a reflection of the company's long-term global expansion and commercial execution.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Footage aired on 60 Minutes showed Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot working autonomously inside a Hyundai car factory.</li><li>The demonstration featured Atlas sorting roof racks in a live production setting.</li><li>The appearance marked Atlas’s first public showing performing real factory work outside a lab.</li></ul>Shares of Hyundai Motor Group&nbsp;jumped nearly 3% in South Korea on Monday after the automaker said it will outline strategies to accelerate the commercialization of AI robotics at CES 2026, following a factory demonstration of its next-generation Atlas humanoid robot performing autonomous tasks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hyundai Bets On Factory AI</h2>The move comes after Hyundai’s robotics unit Boston Dynamics appeared in footage aired on 60 Minutes over the weekend, showing its Atlas humanoid robot operating inside a Hyundai car factory. In the segment, Atlas was seen autonomously sorting roof racks during a live demonstration, marking the first time the robot has been shown performing real production work outside a lab setting.Boston Dynamics, which 80% owned by Hyundai Motor, is set to formally unveil its next-generation electric Atlas humanoid robot at CES 2026, where Hyundai Motor plans to outline how it intends to scale AI-powered robotics across its manufacturing operations. The debut is expected to showcase how Atlas is moving beyond research and into practical, factory-based roles.Hyundai is using this year’s CES to mark a shift in focus. After emphasizing software-driven vehicles at CES 2024, the automaker is now spotlighting AI and robotics, positioning robots as the backbone of more intelligent factories and a long-term strategy for industrial automation, particularly in handling repetitive and hazardous tasks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Physical AI Takes Center Stage At CES 2026</h2>CES 2026 will run for four days beginning Tuesday in Las Vegas, with a focus on physical AI as companies showcase how they are being embedded into real-world products and manufacturing systems.&nbsp;Hyundai’s participation will extend beyond robotics, with affiliates Hyundai Wia set to unveil an AI-enabled HVAC system that adjusts temperature by seat, and Hyundai Mobis planning to present its next-generation cockpit technologies for global automakers.Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/2007978633952997429">post on X</a> that the event reflects the start of a new phase in which companies are positioning to capitalize on an estimated $3 trillion to $4 trillion in global AI capital spending over the next three years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Robotics Race Heats Up Among Global Automakers</h2>Hyundai’s push into humanoid robotics comes amid intensifying competition among automakers investing heavily in AI and automation, as the industry increasingly looks beyond vehicles toward robotics and physical AI. In November, that broader race was underscored by public exchanges between Tesla and XPeng around humanoid robot capabilities.The discussion followed a video shared by Elon Musk showing Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, after which XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/x-peng-ceo-says-the-robot-that-mastered-the-catwalk-was-built-by-china-after-musk-flaunts-tesla-s-optimus/cL2vrdZRETQ">said</a>, “The robot that mastered the catwalk is built by a Chinese startup.” XPeng had unveiled its Iron humanoid robot at its 2025 AI Day, highlighting fluid movement and human-like posture.Meanwhile, Tesla has been&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-optimus-tesla-hardest-project-ai-chip-future/chwjznVRdM4">advancing its Optimus humanoid robot program</a>. Musk has said Optimus prototypes are already operating autonomously inside Tesla offices and has described the project as one of the company’s most difficult engineering challenges.The rally in Hyundai shares also drew commentary around valuations, after short seller Jim Chanos, founder of Kynikos Associates, wrote&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RealJimChanos/status/2008036361778217331">on X</a> that Hyundai Motor’s Korean-listed stock trades at about 12 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), compared with an elevated 112 times EBITDA for Tesla&nbsp;in the trailing twelve months.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Hyundai was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HYMTF">Hyundai Motor’s</a> Korean stock has risen 50% over the past 12 months,&nbsp;far outpacing&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">Tesla’s</a> 8.5% jump&nbsp;over the same period.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:970/141;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/hymtf_ss_png_be1408f8eb.webp" alt="hymtf ss.png" width="970" height="141"><figcaption>HYMTF sentiment and message volume as of January 4| Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, with Atlas. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Hyundai Just Put Humanoid Robots To Work In Its Factory — Now It’s Tesla’s Move To Ramp Up

The footage highlights Hyundai’s progress in moving humanoid robotics into real manufacturing environments ahead of its CES 2026 showcase.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.</li><li>Hyundai is aware of three confirmed fires in the U.S. market starting in August but no confirmed crashes or injuries related to this condition.</li><li>As for a fix, Hyundai dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness free of charge.</li></ul>South Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling nearly 52,000 of its Tucson vehicles in the U.S. suited for towing applications over potential fire risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.The <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V893-5513.pdf">recall </a>includes model year 2022-2024 Tucson multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. This may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit which could in isolated instances also cause fire, the regulator said.NHTSA noted that the issue was caused by insufficient sealing of the trailer wiring harness control module.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact And Fix</h2>As for a fix, Hyundai dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness free of charge. The remedy trailer wiring harness control module has improved sealing to prevent water intrusion, the regulator said.However, until the fix is deployed, the regulator advised vehicle owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures. Owners can, however, continue driving the vehicles.Hyundai is aware of three confirmed fires in the U.S. market starting in August but no confirmed crashes or injuries related to this condition. One of the vehicles involved in a fire sustained thermal damage to its rear, NHTSA said. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">South Korean Automaker’s US Presence</h2>Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and research and development facilities and 850 independent dealers which cumulatively employ about 190,000 people.Hyundai Motor America has sold 822,756 this year through the end of November, marking a growth of 8% year-over-year, owing to significant demand for its Elantra, Palisade, Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around HYMTF stayed within the ‘neutral’ territory while message volume stayed at ‘low’ levels.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HYMTF">HYMTF</a> is the ticker symbol for Hyundai Motor Company's over-the-counter (OTC) shares, representing its global depositary receipts traded in the US market.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-dismisses-ideas-of-spacex-echostar-merger-in-road-to-going-public/cLetcgcREvr">Elon Musk Dismisses Ideas Of SpaceX-Echostar Merger In Road To Going Public: ‘No Reason To Cut Corners’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Hyundai car logo is pictured in Krakow, Poland on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) 

Hyundai Recalls Nearly 52,000 Towing-Suited Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Over Potential Fire Risks

The recall includes model year 2022-2024 Tucson multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness.

Shares of General Motors and Ford fell on Thursday as major automakers warned that a deepening semiconductor disruption tied to a dispute between China and the Dutch government could soon hit U.S. and European vehicle production.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GM">General Motors’ stock</a> slipped 0.8% to close at $57.34 on Thursday, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/F">Ford’s stock</a> edged 0.2% lower to $11.74.&nbsp;Automakers Warn Of Supply Chain RisksThe European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said carmakers and suppliers had been notified by chipmaker Nexperia that it could no longer guarantee deliveries, warning that manufacturing could be significantly disrupted. The notice comes as automakers already face supply-chain pressure from tariffs, foreign competition, and softening demand, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/automaker-group-warns-nexperia-chip-supply-issue-could-quickly-disrupt-us-2025-10-17/">report</a>.In the U.S., the trade group Alliance for Automotive Innovation, whose members represent automakers such as GM and Ford as well as Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other companies, urged both governments to resolve the issue quickly before it worsens.&nbsp;John Bozzella, the group’s CEO, said if chip shipments don’t resume soon, auto production in the U.S. and elsewhere will be disrupted with consequences for other parts of the economy.Some automakers said that U.S. production could be affected as early as next month. The chips made by Nexperia, although not technically advanced, are produced in large volumes and are essential for manufacturing vehicle parts and components.Nexperia At Center Of DisputeThe dispute began after the Dutch government moved on Sept. 30 to take control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker, citing national security worries about technology potentially flowing to its parent company, Wingtech, which is already under U.S. export restrictions.&nbsp;Just days later, on Oct. 4, China’s commerce ministry struck back, blocking Nexperia’s Chinese operations and subcontractors from exporting certain parts and subassemblies.Carmakers Brace For FalloutStellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot, and Fiat, said it was collaborating with Nexperia and other suppliers to assess potential impacts and develop mitigation measures. Meanwhile, Automakers including Volkswagen and BMW said their European plants have not yet been affected but are monitoring supply chains closely.Retail-Trader Sentiment For GM, Ford SplitOn Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward General Motors was ‘bullish’, while sentiment for Ford was ‘neutral’, with both tickers seeing ‘low’ message volume.While Ford’s stock has risen 26% so far this year, General Motors’ stock has climbed 9% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A large number of vehicles of various brands under General Motors were neatly lined up at the finished vehicle transfer base of General Motors in Shanghai, China. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

GM, Ford Stocks Slip As China-Dutch Chip Dispute Over Nexperia Sparks Fresh Supply Chain Fears

The dispute erupted after the Dutch government seized control of Chinese-owned Nexperia over security concerns, triggering retaliation from Beijing and raising fears of another supply shock for the auto industry.

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.

Hundreds of South Korean workers swept up in a U.S. immigration raid have finally made it back home, closing a tense week that shook investor confidence and tested ties between Washington and Seoul.A Korean Air flight carrying 330 passengers, of which 316 were South Koreans, landed at Incheon on Friday to emotional scenes. Tearful families clung to their loved ones as camera crews crowded the terminal and buses waited outside to take the returnees home, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-12/south-korean-charter-plane-departs-us-to-bring-workers-back-home">reported</a>.Local reports said a pregnant woman and the father of a six-month-old baby were among those caught up in the sweep.The Sept. 4 raid at a Hyundai–LG battery plant under construction in Georgia ignited outrage in South Korea, after photos of workers in shackles spread rapidly online.&nbsp;Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz said construction will be delayed by months, and President Lee Jae Myung warned it could dampen Korean investment in the U.S. His approval rating has already slipped 5 points to 58%, Gallup Korea&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/NB12262747">noted</a>.The fallout comes on top of tensions over trade. A July deal left a 15% levy on most Korean imports, and Trump has not lowered auto tariffs as promised. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC that Seoul must accept a U.S. investment requirement or face tariffs, though Trump plans to ease short-term visas for skilled workers.Trump could leverage the raid in negotiations, while Lee faces pressure not to sign an uneven deal, said Park Won Gon, an international relations professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul.&nbsp;Korean carmakers are under strain after Trump cut tariffs on Japanese autos to 15%. Exports to the U.S. fell 12% in August, and economists warn South Korea has little room to resist.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘neutral’ with ‘normal’ message volume for both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), while the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) saw a ‘bullish’ mood on similar activity.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 12.9% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 14.6%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 53%, sharply outperforming the others.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

An employee works on an engine assembly line for a Hyundai trucks and bus at the JeonJu plant on October 17, 2007 in JeonJu, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

South Koreans Return Home After Hyundai Plant Raid — Shackled Workers Greeted With Tears

The Sept. 4 immigration sweep at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia has rattled investor confidence, delayed construction by months, and stirred diplomatic tensions between Washington and Seoul.

President Donald Trump responded to the immigration raid at Hyundai Motor’s battery plant site in Georgia by urging foreign companies to respect American immigration rules while continuing to invest in the U.S.Trump said&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115165715028507857">in a post on Truth Social</a> that foreign investments are welcome and that the U.S. will “make it quickly and legally possible” for firms to bring in technical talent from abroad. However, he emphasized that companies must comply with U.S. law and also prioritize hiring and training American workers. “Together, we will all work hard to make our Nation not only productive, but closer in unity than ever before,” Trump wrote.Trump’s remarks came in the wake of a sweeping Homeland Security raid, the largest ever carried out at a single location, that detained 475 workers at the Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery project in Georgia, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-07/us-migrant-raid-jolts-south-korea-stirs-investor-anxiety">report</a>.South Korea’s presidential office said Sunday it reached an agreement with Washington to release the South Korean citizens it detained, The Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/seoul-says-it-has-reached-deal-with-u-s-to-release-workers-detained-in-hyundai-raid-5048b38c?mod=newsviewer_click&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID%3D74537243080012175182679892959762943330%7CMCORGID%3DCB68E4BA55144CAA0A4C98A5%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1757294036&amp;_gl=1*j0mys*_gcl_au*MTc0MTM5NTM3NS4xNzUwNzcwMzkw*_ga*MTg1Mzg3MjI1NS4xNzE4OTcyNDYz*_ga_K2H7B9JRSS*czE3NTcyOTM3ODckbzEyNCRnMSR0MTc1NzI5NDAzNCRqNTckbDEkaDM3MDg0NDU0MQ">noted</a>.Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik said a charter flight will be organized once administrative procedures are completed, although it is unclear whether the workers will be allowed to leave voluntarily or be deported, a move that could keep them out of the U.S. for years.&nbsp;The raid has stirred anger in Seoul, where government officials have been working to&nbsp;secure the release of the citizens. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to Washington on Monday to finalize arrangements and push for changes to visa policies to prevent similar incidents.&nbsp;The charter flight could return some of the workers as soon as Wednesday, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250908000251315?section=national/diplomacy">Yonhap News Agency</a>. Local media published images of detainees shackled and described the facilities as “worse than prisons,” sparking outrage among the public.Local media published images of detainees shackled and described the facilities as “worse than prisons,” sparking outrage among the public.The raid&nbsp;occurred less than two weeks after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Trump at the White House, where Korean firms pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. investments. Hyundai itself raised its U.S. commitment to $26 billion through 2028, expanding beyond cars to steel and robotics.Hyundai said none of its direct employees were detained, though subcontractors and partner staff were among those held. LG confirmed 47 of its workers were detained and has suspended U.S. business travel.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Hyundai was ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HYMTF">Hyundai’s South Korean stock</a> has risen 2.6% so far in 2025.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The brand logo of the Hyundai Motor Company can be seen at a branch of the company in Schweinfurt (Bavaria) (Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Trump Warns Hyundai: Follow US Immigration Laws After 300 South Korean Workers Detained

South Korea said it has reached a deal with Washington to free its citizens detained in last week’s Georgia raid, with a charter flight expected to bring them home once paperwork is completed. 

Hyundai Motor’s union will stage partial strikes this week at plants across South Korea, demanding higher wages and shorter working hours.About 40,000 workers are set to walk off the job for two hours on Wednesday and Thursday and four hours on Friday at factories including Ulsan, Jeonju and Asan. The action follows an Aug. 25 vote in which a majority supported the plan, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/hyundai-motor-union-launches-strikes-south-korea-over-wages-working-hours-2025-09-03/">report</a>.&nbsp;The union is asking for a 30% bonus from Hyundai’s 2024 net income, when the company posted record U.S. revenue, alongside an increase in the retirement age to 64 from 60 and a shift to a 4.5-day work week.The dispute comes just days after South Korea’s parliament passed new union rules under President Lee Jae Myung’s Democratic Party, strengthening protections for subcontracted workers.&nbsp;The amendments, known as the “Yellow Envelope Act,” give unions more power to demand concessions from client firms, curb employers’ ability to claim damages over strikes, and broaden executives’ responsibility to join collective bargaining. Lee is expected to sign the bill into law.Hyundai’s union, one of the country’s most influential, has not held a full-time strike over wages in seven years. In December 2024, members staged a two-day partial walkout to protest former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law declaration.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Hyundai was ‘neutral’ amid ‘low’ message volume.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HYMTF">Hyundai Motor’s</a> South Korean shares have risen nearly 10% so far in 2025.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Hyundai Hit By Strikes In South Korea: 40,000 Workers Walk Out Demanding Higher Pay And Shorter Work Week

The strikes mark Hyundai’s first major wage-related walkout in seven years, with plants in Ulsan, Jeonju, and Asan among those hit by the partial stoppages.

Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up its bet on the U.S., disclosing plans to pump $26 billion into the country over the next four years as it looks to expand in cars, steel, and robotics while creating tens of thousands of jobs.The investment, which runs from 2025 through 2028, is an extra $5 billion on top of what Hyundai had already promised earlier this year.&nbsp;The money will be used to build a new steel mill in Louisiana, help shore up U.S. supply chains, and ramp up Hyundai and Kia’s auto production capacity in America, as well as establish a robotics hub capable of producing 30,000 machines annually.&nbsp;In total, the company stated that the projects will create 25,000 direct jobs by 2028.Hyundai added that its U.S.-based tech affiliates, including Boston Dynamics in robotics and Motional in autonomous driving, will support the investment push. It is also deepening collaboration with American companies in areas such as artificial intelligence and future mobility technologies.Earlier this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hyundai-gm-expand-partnership-with-5-new-vehicles-target-over-800-000-annual-sales/chrlnKtRd5r">Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors</a> said they are jointly developing five new vehicles designed by both companies, with first launches scheduled for 2028.&nbsp;The program will include four models for Central and South America, comprising a compact SUV, a car, a compact pickup, and a mid-size pickup, as well as a battery electric commercial van for North America, which will be produced in the U.S.GM will lead the development of the mid-size truck platform, while Hyundai will lead the development of the compact vehicle and electric van. The automakers expect total annual sales of the new models they will develop under the agreement will exceed 800,000 units once volume production is achieved.&nbsp;Additionally, the two companies will also seek joint procurement in the areas of materials, logistics, and possibly low-carbon steel, with potential for further cooperation on propulsion systems including hybrids, EV,s and hydrogen fuel cells.Hyundai Motor Group entered the US market in 1986 and has since invested over $20.5 billion.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Hyundai was ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HYMTF">Hyundai’s stock</a> in South Korea has risen 4% so far in 2025.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Hyundai Boosts US Investment To $26B As It Builds Cars, Robots, Steel To Strengthen Supply Chains

The expanded commitment is expected to generate 25,000 direct jobs by 2028, supported by projects ranging from a new steel mill in Louisiana to a robotics hub with an annual capacity of 30,000 units.

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.

Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. It operates through the following segments: Vehicle, Finance, and Others. The Vehicle segment offers motor vehicles. The Finance segment provides financing, leasing and credit cards. The Others segment includes the manufacture of railways. The company was founded on December 29, 1967 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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