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South Korean stocks rebounded sharply on Wednesday, with the KOSPI surging 4.1% after suffering a near 10% selloff a day earlier. The recovery was led by semiconductor heavyweights, with Samsung Electronics jumping more than 9% and SK Hynix gaining 5% as retail investors rushed to buy the dip. What's Driving the Rebound? Retail investors stepped in aggressively after Tuesday's selloff. FOMO-driven buying boosted leveraged ETF activity. Chip stocks recovered as investors looked ahead to Micron's upcoming earnings report. Why Investors Should Pay Attention The rebound highlights how quickly sentiment can swing in markets that have been driven by AI optimism and heavy retail participation. Key risks remain: Micron earnings this week US inflation and jobs data Elevated leverage in technology-related ETFs Key Takeaway The AI story remains intact, but recent moves show that valuations and sentiment are becoming increasingly sensitive to new catalysts. For investors, the latest re...

South Korean stocks suffered their biggest selloff in months on Tuesday, with the Kospi Index falling as much as 4.6% as investors rushed to lock in profits from high-flying technology shares. The decline was led by semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both of which dropped more than 5%, while foreign investors sold over 2 trillion won (US$1.3 billion) worth of Korean equities during the morning session. What Triggered the Selloff? Several factors appear to be driving the correction: Profit-taking after a powerful rally Valuation concerns in AI-related stocks Foreign investor selling Growing focus on Micron’s upcoming earnings results The Kospi had recently surged above the 9,000 level as investors piled into AI beneficiaries and largely ignored geopolitical concerns. However, after weeks of gains, the market had become increasingly overbought. Why Micron Matters Investors are now turning their attention to Micron Technology's earnings report later this week. The ...