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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:06 ET — Market closed Investors headed into South Korea’s first trading session of 2026 with a strong export print in hand. Exports rose 13.4% in December from a year earlier, beating forecasts, and 2025 shipments climbed to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed on Thursday. Reuters The benchmark KOSPI last finished 0.15% lower…
1 January 2026
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  • Advantest Shares Surge 8.4% on Upgraded Guidance and Treasury Share Cancellation Plans
    February 1, 2026, 11:43 AM EST. Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857) stock jumped 8.4% after the company posted record nine-month results and raised its March 2026 full-year guidance to ¥1.07 trillion in net sales and ¥454 billion in operating income. The boost comes amid strong demand for AI-related semiconductor testers. The board is also considering cancelling treasury shares, which would reduce the equity base and potentially increase earnings per share. Despite the upbeat outlook, high valuation multiples and market cyclicality present risks. Investor sentiment remains vulnerable to any slowdown in tester demand, with fair value estimates for Advantest ranging widely between ¥8,300 and ¥19,200, reflecting divided investor views on its premium pricing and growth prospects in advanced semiconductors.
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