Category: Today’s Brief
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### Samsung Exynos Crisis: The Impact of ARM’s Price Increase and In-House AP Development ARM’s increase in technology fees and the news of its own application processor (AP) development pose a significant challenge to Samsung Electronics’ AP business. Let’s examine this matter by group below. 1. Background and Intent of ARM’s Price Hike Qualcomm…
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South Korean Stock Investment: An Investment Strategy Focusing on Value and Philosophy 1. Confidence in Domestic Stock Investment A strategy of investing "100% in domestic stocks" can be more effective when many people are skeptical. Many investors have a fixed idea that "the Korean stock market is hopeless," but we emphasize that this could…
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1. TikTok Ban and Reinstatement Situation A U.S. court ruled that TikTok would be banned, setting a deadline for service cessation. Following the TikTok ban, some users were still able to access the service, as U.S. President-elect Trump requested a hold on the ban extension and provided assurances. TikTok announced it is working to…
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2024 Global Economic and Financial Market Status and Outlook 1. Recent Stock Market Rally Background Improved Economic Data CPI (Consumer Price Index): The December Core CPI (core inflation) rose by 0.225% compared to the previous month, a more positive outcome than the market expected. Increase in Retail Sales and Manufacturing Production: U.S. fourth-quarter consumption…
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Trump Coin: The Hype, Issues, and Precautions Is the Trump Coin Really an Innovation? On January 18, 2023, a post appeared on former US President Trump’s official social media account announcing the launch of a cryptocurrency called "Trump Meme Coin." This coin was created to provide a commemorative meme coin to Trump supporters and…
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The History of US Dollar Hegemony and Current Challenges 1. The Birth of US Dollar Hegemony Following World War I, the United States emerged as a global manufacturing powerhouse. In particular, it gained strength in the defense industry, and the world’s gold concentrated in the United States. In the 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement, the…
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### Latest Updates on the TikTok Ban in the U.S. 1. Current Status of the TikTok Ban Starting the evening of January 18, 2025, TikTok will no longer be available for download on U.S. app stores. TikTok search results will not appear in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Samsung Galaxy Store displays…
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### UK Digital Driving Licence Introduction: Key Details and Impacts The UK government has announced plans to introduce a digital driving licence, aiming to revolutionize public services. The digital option will be offered alongside the existing physical driving licence and will be available in an app-based virtual wallet. Below is a detailed breakdown of…
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Major Points Summary 1. Warren Buffett and the Possibility of a US Stock Market Crash in 2025 Warren Buffett's Cash Holdings: Berkshire Hathaway recorded its highest cash holding ratio in 34 years (approximately ₩470 trillion / $325 billion). Meaning of Apple Stock Disposal: Buffett liquidated some major assets, including Apple stock, but Apple's share…
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**Elon Musk’s Proposal to Ban Remote Work Sparks Controversy – What Are the Implications?** 1. Musk's New Move: Proposal to Eliminate Remote Work (WFH) in the U.S. Federal Government Elon Musk is once again in the spotlight for proposing the elimination of remote work for U.S. federal government employees. He argued that "if employees don't…