NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 17:39 EST — After-hours After a volatile session, AMD dipped roughly 0.2% in after-hours trading. Investors grappled with Big Tech’s surging AI spending and growing skepticism over immediate returns. AMD is set to release its next big update after the close on Feb. 3. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc slipped roughly 0.2% in after-hours trading Thursday, closing at $252....
NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 17:39 EST — After-hours After a volatile session, AMD dipped roughly 0.2% in after-hours trading. Investors grappled with Big Tech’s surging AI spending and growing skepticism over immediate returns. AMD is set to release its next big update after the close on Feb. 3. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc slipped roughly 0.2% in after-hours trading Thursday, closing at $252.18. During the regular session, the stock fluctuated between $241.06 and $260.22. Trading volume reached around 31.4 million shares. This shift is crucial since AMD plays a key role in AI infrastructure—not only in PCs but also in data center processors and accelerators. With earnings just days off, traders are leaning on customer spending cues as stand-ins for order volume. Thursday saw a sharper divide as investors hit some Big Tech stocks hard over big spending paired with weaker growth. The Nasdaq dropped 0.72%, the S&P 500 edged down 0.13%, with Microsoft tumbling 10%. At the same time, Meta surged 10.4%, highlighting how fast views are swinging on AI investment. (Reuters) Meta projected its 2026 capital expenditure, covering investments in data centers and servers, will range between $115 billion and $135 billion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg described 2026 as “a big year” for the company’s push into “personal superintelligence.” (Reuters) Microsoft reported capital expenditures soaring to a record $37.5 billion in the October-December quarter, marking a nearly 66% jump from the previous year. Around two-thirds of that was funneled into computing chips. Eric Clark, portfolio manager at the LOGO ETF, pointed to the widening gap between revenue growth and rising costs as a concern for investors. (Reuters) Chip stocks rallied a day ago following strong cues from Texas Instruments and others, suggesting the AI data-center surge is spreading past Nvidia’s top chips. “Conditions are improving,” said Louise Dudley, a portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, noting that buyers along the...
The National Reconnaissance Office, the agency overseeing the US government's fleet of spy satellites, has declassified a decades-old program used to eavesdrop on the Soviet Union's military communication signals. The program was codenamed Jumpseat, and its existence was already public knowledge through leaks and contemporary media reports. What's new is the NRO's description of the program's purp...
The National Reconnaissance Office, the agency overseeing the US government's fleet of spy satellites, has declassified a decades-old program used to eavesdrop on the Soviet Union's military communication signals. The program was codenamed Jumpseat, and its existence was already public knowledge through leaks and contemporary media reports. What's new is the NRO's description of the program's purpose, development, and pictures of the satellites themselves. In a statement, the NRO called Jumpseat "the United States’ first-generation, highly elliptical orbit (HEO) signals-collection satellite." Read full article Comments
Anski/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Fundamentals Are Out the Window for This Stock I previously covered Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA ) back in July of 2025 . I believed it was a Hold then, and even more so now as the stock detaches further from fundamentals. The story then was that CEO Elon Musk was leaving the DOGE department on Capitol Hill and returning to his digs in Austin, Texas. The stock at the ...
Anski/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Fundamentals Are Out the Window for This Stock I previously covered Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA ) back in July of 2025 . I believed it was a Hold then, and even more so now as the stock detaches further from fundamentals. The story then was that CEO Elon Musk was leaving the DOGE department on Capitol Hill and returning to his digs in Austin, Texas. The stock at the time was the most expensive stock in the Mag 7 on just about any fundamental calculation. After running up even more since then, that extreme has widened: Data by YCharts On a forward EV to EBITDA basis, Tesla is now getting close to touching 100X FWD [ estimates are anywhere from 70-100X depending on the analyst, 91.54X according to Ycharts ]. On the surface, a company like Tesla that largely raises capital through issuing new shares doesn't get dinged if money is raised at more favorable share prices and cash is not wasted on projects that are not accretive to EBITDA. Data by YCharts The multiples expand through dilution if the new capital is spent on CAPEX projects that do not have near-term benefits to EBITDA and do not reduce net debt. This seems to be the mode that Tesla is hunkering into. This is one of the two Mag 7 companies that regularly finances through share sales, the other being Amazon ( AMZN ). We can see the other 5 of the Mag 7 have share buybacks with falling share counts: Data by YCharts These counts aren't rapidly falling, but they are going in the right direction for shareholders. My Comments on Earnings Post Q4 annual report being released, my comments on the earnings were the following : With another full year of delivery declines, lower GAAP EPS, and revenue contraction, we would assume these to be negatives. Smaller segments, like energy storage, continued to grow at a record 14.2 GWh for FY 2025. FSD and robotaxis are the big story that still keep investors driving this higher, anticipating future, yet-to-be-seen growth. If Musk can keep selling t...
Anski/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Fundamentals Are Out the Window for This Stock I previously covered Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA ) back in July of 2025 . I believed it was a Hold then, and even more so now as the stock detaches further from fundamentals. The story then was that CEO Elon Musk was leaving the DOGE department on Capitol Hill and returning to his digs in Austin, Texas. The stock at the ...
Anski/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Fundamentals Are Out the Window for This Stock I previously covered Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA ) back in July of 2025 . I believed it was a Hold then, and even more so now as the stock detaches further from fundamentals. The story then was that CEO Elon Musk was leaving the DOGE department on Capitol Hill and returning to his digs in Austin, Texas. The stock at the time was the most expensive stock in the Mag 7 on just about any fundamental calculation. After running up even more since then, that extreme has widened: Data by YCharts On a forward EV to EBITDA basis, Tesla is now getting close to touching 100X FWD [ estimates are anywhere from 70-100X depending on the analyst, 91.54X according to Ycharts ]. On the surface, a company like Tesla that largely raises capital through issuing new shares doesn't get dinged if money is raised at more favorable share prices and cash is not wasted on projects that are not accretive to EBITDA. Data by YCharts The multiples expand through dilution if the new capital is spent on CAPEX projects that do not have near-term benefits to EBITDA and do not reduce net debt. This seems to be the mode that Tesla is hunkering into. This is one of the two Mag 7 companies that regularly finances through share sales, the other being Amazon ( AMZN ). We can see the other 5 of the Mag 7 have share buybacks with falling share counts: Data by YCharts These counts aren't rapidly falling, but they are going in the right direction for shareholders. My Comments on Earnings Post Q4 annual report being released, my comments on the earnings were the following : With another full year of delivery declines, lower GAAP EPS, and revenue contraction, we would assume these to be negatives. Smaller segments, like energy storage, continued to grow at a record 14.2 GWh for FY 2025. FSD and robotaxis are the big story that still keep investors driving this higher, anticipating future, yet-to-be-seen growth. If Musk can keep selling t...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Gregory Garrabrants Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Derrick Walsh Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations — Johnny Lai Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net Loan Growth -- $1 bill...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Gregory Garrabrants Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Derrick Walsh Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations — Johnny Lai Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Net Loan Growth -- $1 billion increase linked quarter, with broad-based growth across asset-based lending, commercial specialty, and equity finance. -- $1 billion increase linked quarter, with broad-based growth across asset-based lending, commercial specialty, and equity finance. Net Interest Income -- $331.6 million, rising $41 million or 14% sequentially; includes a $17 million benefit from one FDIC loan prepayment. -- $331.6 million, rising $41 million or 14% sequentially; includes a $17 million benefit from one FDIC loan prepayment. Net Interest Margin (NIM) -- 4.94%, up 19 basis points from the prior quarter; adjusted NIM excluding FDIC loan payoff and Verdant securitization was 4.72%, flat quarter over quarter. -- 4.94%, up 19 basis points from the prior quarter; adjusted NIM excluding FDIC loan payoff and Verdant securitization was 4.72%, flat quarter over quarter. Non-Interest Income -- $53.4 million, up 65% sequentially, with Verdant contributing $18.9 million in its first full quarter as part of Axos. -- $53.4 million, up 65% sequentially, with Verdant contributing $18.9 million in its first full quarter as part of Axos. Earnings Per Share (EPS) -- $2.22, representing a 23.3% year-over-year increase; net income was $128.4 million, up 22.6% year over year. -- $2.22, representing a 23.3% year-over-year increase; net income was $128.4 million, up 22.6% year over year. Total Originations (Excluding Single-Family Warehouse) -- $5.6 billion for the quarter, a 35% sequential increase, or nearly 140% annualized. -- $5.6 billion for the quarter, a 35% sequential increase, or nearly 140% annualized...
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi services, closed Thursday at $11.13, down 16.72%. The stock moved lower after Joby priced upsized concurrent stock and convertible note offerings around $1.2 billion. Investors are watching how the enlarged capital raise and dilution shape funding for certification and commercial launch pl...
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi services, closed Thursday at $11.13, down 16.72%. The stock moved lower after Joby priced upsized concurrent stock and convertible note offerings around $1.2 billion. Investors are watching how the enlarged capital raise and dilution shape funding for certification and commercial launch plans. Trading volume reached 145.5 million shares, about 475% above its three-month average of 25.3 million shares. Joby Aviation IPO'd in 2020 and has grown 6% since going public. How the markets moved today The S&P 500 slipped 0.17% to 6,966, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.72% to 23,685. Among eVTOL companies, Archer Aviation closed at $7.43, down 3.82%, as investors reassessed funding and technology roadmaps across the sector. What this means for investors One day after announcing it would raise $1 billion from convertible notes and issuing new shares, Joby Aviation bumped this figure to $1.2 billion. Half of this will come from convertible notes due in 2032, with the other $600 million coming from the sale of 53 million shares at $11.35. Joby burned over $500 million in cash in the last year, so this will be a good safety net as it continues its certification and manufacturing efforts. That said, today’s drop was warranted, as the company’s share price now trades closer to its equity offering price. Today’s sell-off also reflects the 53 million shares issued, which increases Joby’s shares outstanding by 6% and further dilutes shareholder value. Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 950%* — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 197% for the S&P 500. They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of January 29, 2026. Josh Kohn-Lindqu...
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Jerome Schneider, head of short-term portfolio management and funding at PIMCO, says the Fed faces new challenges as economic growth picks up. He tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close” that PIMCO still expects another rate cut later this year, even as growth prospects improve. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jerome Schneider, head of short-term portfolio management and funding at PIMCO, says the Fed faces new challenges as economic growth picks up. He tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close” that PIMCO still expects another rate cut later this year, even as growth prospects improve. (Source: Bloomberg)
Newbridge Acquisition Limited ( NBRG ) announced on Thursday that it priced its initial public offering of 5,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and trade under the ticker symbol "NBRGU" beginning January 30, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-eigh...
Newbridge Acquisition Limited ( NBRG ) announced on Thursday that it priced its initial public offering of 5,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market and trade under the ticker symbol "NBRGU" beginning January 30, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. As a result, eight rights are needed to receive one Class A ordinary share at the closing of the initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbols "NBRG" and "NBRGR," respectively. The underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 750,000 units offered by the company to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on February 2, 2026. Source: Press Release More on Newbridge Acquisition Limited Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Newbridge Acquisition Limited Financial information for Newbridge Acquisition Limited
This fintech firm delivers mobile-first, fee-free banking services targeting U.S. consumers seeking accessible financial solutions. On January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth disclosed a new position in Chime Financial (CHYM 5.11%), acquiring 5.13 million shares worth $129.1 million based on quarter-end pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Weal...
This fintech firm delivers mobile-first, fee-free banking services targeting U.S. consumers seeking accessible financial solutions. On January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth disclosed a new position in Chime Financial (CHYM 5.11%), acquiring 5.13 million shares worth $129.1 million based on quarter-end pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth initiated a new position in Chime Financial (CHYM 5.11%) by purchasing 5,128,770 shares. The quarter-end value of the stake totaled $129.1 million. What else to know This new position represents 3.1% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT: BIL: $182.5 million (4.5% of AUM) NASDAQ: AAPL: $142.8 million (3.5% of AUM) NYSEMKT: XLK: $103.9 million (2.5% of AUM) NYSEMKT: IVV: $88.6 million (2.2% of AUM) NASDAQ: MSFT: $82.3 million (2.0% of AUM) As of January 29, shares of Chime Financial were priced at $26.22, down about 3% from their June IPO price of $27. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $2.07 billion Net income (TTM) ($984.77 million) Market capitalization $9.32 billion Price (as of January 29) $26.22 Company snapshot Chime Financial offers mobile-first, fee-free banking services, including checking, savings, early paycheck access, and overdraft protection The company operates a fintech platform partnering with FDIC-insured banks, generating revenue primarily from interchange fees on customer transactions It targets U.S. consumers earning under $100,000 per year, focusing on individuals seeking accessible, low-cost banking solutions The company leverages a technology-driven approach to deliver banking services without traditional fees, aiming to increase financial inclusion for underbanked populations. Chime's strategic partnerships with FDIC-insured banks and its focus on interchange-driven revenue provide a scalable and resilient business model in the evolving fintech landscape. What this transaction means ...
Key Points Ashton Thomas Private Wealth purchased 5,128,770 shares of Chime Financial. The estimated trade value was $129.1 million based on quarterly average pricing. The new stake represents 3.1% of fund assets, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth disclosed a new position in Ch...
Key Points Ashton Thomas Private Wealth purchased 5,128,770 shares of Chime Financial. The estimated trade value was $129.1 million based on quarterly average pricing. The new stake represents 3.1% of fund assets, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth disclosed a new position in Chime Financial (NASDAQ:CHYM), acquiring 5.13 million shares worth $129.1 million based on quarter-end pricing. What happened According to an SEC filing dated January 29, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth initiated a new position in Chime Financial (NASDAQ:CHYM) by purchasing 5,128,770 shares. The quarter-end value of the stake totaled $129.1 million. What else to know This new position represents 3.1% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT: BIL: $182.5 million (4.5% of AUM) NASDAQ: AAPL: $142.8 million (3.5% of AUM) NYSEMKT: XLK: $103.9 million (2.5% of AUM) NYSEMKT: IVV: $88.6 million (2.2% of AUM) NASDAQ: MSFT: $82.3 million (2.0% of AUM) As of January 29, shares of Chime Financial were priced at $26.22, down about 3% from their June IPO price of $27. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $2.07 billion Net income (TTM) ($984.77 million) Market capitalization $9.32 billion Price (as of January 29) $26.22 Company snapshot Chime Financial offers mobile-first, fee-free banking services, including checking, savings, early paycheck access, and overdraft protection The company operates a fintech platform partnering with FDIC-insured banks, generating revenue primarily from interchange fees on customer transactions It targets U.S. consumers earning under $100,000 per year, focusing on individuals seeking accessible, low-cost banking solutions The company leverages a technology-driven approach to deliver banking services without traditional fees, aiming to increase financial inclusion for underbanked populations. Chime's strate...
Investing.com - In a potential blockbuster move, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is exploring potential merger options with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) or artificial intelligence company xAI, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Tesla rose 4% in after-hours trading on Thursday amid the report. They were down 3.5% in intra-day trading following the company’s fourth quarter earnings ...
Investing.com - In a potential blockbuster move, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is exploring potential merger options with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) or artificial intelligence company xAI, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Tesla rose 4% in after-hours trading on Thursday amid the report. They were down 3.5% in intra-day trading following the company’s fourth quarter earnings results after the close on Wednesday. The space exploration company has discussed the feasibility of combining with electric vehicle maker Tesla, a move some investors are advocating for, said the sources, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. In a separate consideration, SpaceX is also examining a possible tie-up with xAI ahead of an initial public offering, some of the sources added. These potential consolidation moves within Musk’s business empire could attract significant interest from infrastructure funds and Middle Eastern sovereign investors, according to several sources. Any transaction might require substantial financing, one person noted. The discussions remain preliminary, with details subject to change. The companies might ultimately decide to remain independent entities, the sources cautioned. Other recent reports said SpaceX was close to going public. Earlier Thursday, Reuters reported about a potential SpaceX-xAI tie-up, which would involve exchanging xAI shares for SpaceX shares. Representatives for Musk, SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment on these discussions. Related articles A dream combo? Musk said to consider Tesla/SpaceX merger Gold may hit $5,000/oz in 1H'26 - HSBC JPMorgan outlines ten strategic themes that could shape the outlook for 2026
00:00 Speaker A Let me back up a bit and talk about the constraints that Kevin referred to in his remarks and memory. 00:06 Speaker A I'm try to get both of these out at once. Uh, first of all, we were thrilled with the customer response on the latest iPhone lineup. It exceeded our expectations uh to say the least. 00:18 Speaker A And you know, iPhone grew 23%. 00:22 Speaker A What the result of t...
00:00 Speaker A Let me back up a bit and talk about the constraints that Kevin referred to in his remarks and memory. 00:06 Speaker A I'm try to get both of these out at once. Uh, first of all, we were thrilled with the customer response on the latest iPhone lineup. It exceeded our expectations uh to say the least. 00:18 Speaker A And you know, iPhone grew 23%. 00:22 Speaker A What the result of that was uh was that we exited the December quarter with very lean channel inventory due to that staggering level of demand. 00:33 Speaker A And based on that, we're in a uh supply chase mode to meet the very high levels of customer demand. 00:42 Speaker A We are currently constrained and at this point it's difficult to predict when supply and demand will balance. 00:49 Speaker A Uh the constraints that we have are driven by the availability of the advanced nodes that our SOCs are produced on and at this time we're seeing less flexibility in supply chain than normal, uh partly because of our increased uh demand that I just spoke about. 01:03 Speaker A From a memory point of view to answer your question, memory had a minimal impact on the Q1, so the December quarter gross margin. 01:13 Speaker A We do expect it to be a bit more of an impact to the Q2 gross margin and that was comprehended in the outlook uh of 48 to 49% that Kevin gave uh earlier. 01:28 Speaker A Beyond Q2, uh, you know, we don't obviously provide outlooks beyond the current quarter. Um, but we do continue to see market pricing for memory increasing significantly. 01:40 Speaker A Uh, as always, we'll look at a range of options to to deal with that.
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters At Tesla's factory in Fremont, California, the automaker plans to make robots instead of its older cars, as it gears up to spend $20 billion this year to fund...
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters At Tesla's factory in Fremont, California, the automaker plans to make robots instead of its older cars, as it gears up to spend $20 billion this year to fund what it views as a business transformation. "Forget the Tesla you knew," wrote analysts at Canaccord Genuity, in a note following Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings report . "The Tesla of yesterday is gone. We believe Elon Musk has reached a definitive 'burn the ships' inflection point — a total commitment to a vision that leaves no room for retreat." The analysts recommend buying the stock. After capital expenditures dropped 24% last year to $8.6 billion, Tesla indicated on Wednesday that the figure will more than double in 2026 as the company shifts business away from electric vehicles, and further into artificial intelligence, with a focus on driverless technology, humanoid robots and, eventually, the chips that underpin these long-promised ambitions. Tesla shares dropped 3.5% to close at $417.89, bringing their January drop to more than 7%. Automotive revenue, which still accounts for about 70% of Tesla's business, declined 10% in 2025, as the company failed to offer new EV models and faced heightened competition across the globe, especially from China's BYD and Volkswagen and BMW in Europe. Total revenue at Tesla fell last year for the first time on record. watch now VIDEO 7:01 07:01 The next phase of Tesla's growth is in physical AI, says Barclays' Dan Levy Squawk Box On the earnings call following the report, Musk said the company is ending production of its Model S sedan and Model X SUVs, which combined made up less than 3% of the company's delivery volume last year, but helped Tesla make EVs mainstream. Musk said the lines that were producing those models in Fremont ...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, rallying more than 270 points or 5.5 percent along the way. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 5,220-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky amidst profit taking and contrasting earnings news. The European an...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, rallying more than 270 points or 5.5 percent along the way. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 5,220-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky amidst profit taking and contrasting earnings news. The European and U.S. markets were mixed with a touch of weakness, and the Asian markets figure to follow suit. The KOSPI finished sharply higher on Thursday following gains from the automobile producers and financial shares, while the technology stocks were mixed. For the day, the index climbed 50.44 points or 0.98 percent to finish at 5,221.25. Volume was 689.9 million shares worth 35.4 trillion won. There were 577 gainers and 286 decliners. Among the actives, Shinhan Financial vaulted 1.55 percent, while KB Financial eased 0.07 percent, Hana Financial collected 0.88 percent, Samsung Electronics skidded 1.05 percent, Samsung SDI stumbled 2.14 percent, LG Electronics advanced 1.00 percent, SK Hynix rallied 2.38 percent, Naver spiked 3.42 percent, LG Chem tanked 3.11 percent, SK Innovation soared 4.90 percent, POSCO Holdings plunged 3.70 percent, SK Telecom added 0.72 percent, KEPCO jumped 2.69 percent, Hyundai Mobis expanded 2.24 percent, Hyundai Motor accelerated 7.21 percent, Kia Motors surged 3.47 percent and Lotte Chemical was unchanged. The lead from Wall Street is soft as the major averages opened lower on Thursday and then mostly hugged the line before ending mixed. The Dow rose 55.96 points or 0.11 percent to finish at 49,071.56, while the NASDAQ slumped 172.33 points or 0.72 percent to end at 23,685.12 and the S&P 500 dipped 9.02 points or 0.13 percent to close at 6,969.01. The early sell-off on Wall Street came amid a steep drop by shares of Microsoft (MSFT) after the company reported slowing cloud computing growth in its fiscal second quarter and provided disappointing third q...