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The New York Stock Exchange closed higher across the board due to renewed expectations of US-Iran negotiations, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.66%, the S&P 500 up 1.18%, and the Nasdaq up 1.96%. Market attention to changes in Middle East tensions boosted investor sentiment, but whether the rally can continue still depends on the progress of negotiations and actual changes in geopolitical situations.

Triller Group has submitted its annual report for fiscal year 2025. Financial data show that the company’s revenue fell to $21.6 million and its net loss was $174.5 million. Despite the poor performance, the company has once again met Nasdaq’s listing requirements and may resume trading. Management plans to provide a strategic update by the end of April 2026, and the market is closely watching its subsequent developments.

Oligo Security introduces a new feature that can block application-layer attacks in real-time during operation without interrupting service. The solution analyzes call flows and system activity, focusing on blocking attack techniques rather than single vulnerabilities, enhancing protection against unknown zero-day attacks. This innovation reflects the security industry's shift toward practical, combat-ready defense strategies.

As expectations of improved Middle East situation strengthen, the virtual currency market surged significantly, with Bitcoin breaking through $75k and Ethereum rising to $2,400. Market analysis suggests that this increase reflects a shift in investors' preference for risk assets, especially driven by the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. However, if negotiations break down again, virtual currency prices may face volatility.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast of South Korea's economic growth rate at 1.9% for 2026, while significantly raising the inflation rate forecast to 2.5%. Although exports and budget support the South Korean economy, external risks and inflation pressures still exist, and future economic management will need to address both growth and price stability challenges.

Traeger launched an affordable Westwood series wood pellet grill on the 14th, targeting the average household market. The series includes Westwood and Westwood XL, priced at $699 and $799 respectively, both supporting WiFIRE functionality to enhance ease of use. This move aims to lower the entry barrier for high-end products and strengthen the brand's mass-market strategy.

Canada Sintana Energy ( SEUSF ) is closely monitoring high-risk, high-reward regions such as Namibia, Uruguay, and Angola for hydrocarbon assets, and advancing capital market activities and equity structure changes. Its strategy centers on exploration and development after obtaining permits, while emphasizing compliance and governance building when acquiring challenger energy companies. The market should pay attention to its exploration progress, equity dilution risks, and transaction transparency to assess future stock price trends.

Minister of Health and Welfare Jeong Eun-kyung emphasized that, in the context of turbulence in the Middle East leading to increased volatility in the foreign exchange market, measures will be strengthened to monitor the market and respond to crises for the National Pension Fund. The meeting discussed risks related to fund operations and overseas investment strategies, with particular attention to the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on pensions, and it is expected that future geopolitical changes will further highlight the importance of safe asset allocation.

The First RWA Goddess + Agentic AI Innovation Forum will be held in Hong Kong on April 19, focusing on the transformation of RWA assets and user needs. SFI, COPX DAO, and Caviar will participate together to deepen the connection between compliance, technology, and consumer scenarios, promoting value realization among high-net-worth female user groups.

On the 14th, the Korean won against the US dollar closed at 1,481.2 won, down 8.1 won, influenced by expectations of US-Iran negotiations and a strengthening domestic stock market. The market is sensitive to geopolitical risks, with stock market gains boosting demand for the won, and net foreign investment increasing downward pressure on the exchange rate. Overall exchange rate fluctuations are affected by the Middle East situation and the US dollar trend.

The easing of Middle East tensions reignited global stock market risk appetite, with South Korean stock markets seeing significant gains in semiconductor large-cap stocks such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. The strong performance of the New York stock market boosted the Korean market, with increased expectations of foreign capital inflows. Supply and demand are in good balance, with foreign investors actively buying, while retail investors take profits. The overall market sentiment has improved, and semiconductor stocks are expected to continue rising.

Kiwoom Securities' robo-advisor algorithm "Kiwoom Momentum" achieved a 133.25% return on the testing platform of a Korean securities information company, ranking first. The algorithm uses a momentum strategy to enhance asset management efficiency through an automated system, marking the importance of artificial intelligence in non-face-to-face asset management.

The U.S. private employment market continues to grow strongly, adding an average of 39,250 jobs per week over four weeks, demonstrating the solid resilience of the job market. This trend may ease concerns about an economic recession but could also influence expectations for interest rate cuts. The market is focused on how employment data will impact Federal Reserve policy.

Aptar Biotech received FDA approval for the change in the Phase II clinical trial plan for APX-115, but the stock price slightly declined. The trial aims to assess its safety and efficacy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, with plans to recruit 230 subjects and monitor relevant indicators over 12 weeks. Although the approval is seen as a positive signal, the efficacy validation phase is still ongoing, and the company estimates the drug approval probability to be about 10%.