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Debt and Risky Bets Fuel South Korea and Taiwan's AI Stock Boom

Bloomberg

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June 30, 2026

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Debt and Risky Bets Fuel South Korea and Taiwan's AI Stock Boom

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how an AI-driven stock boom in Taiwan and South Korea is enticing investors to take big risks on one of the world’s hottest market rallies.

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Economic Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

AI chip rally faces reality check, but bubble fears may be overdone: Adrian Mowat

South Korean chip stocks are experiencing a temporary dip, not an AI bubble burst, according to EM-Equity Strategist Adrian Mowat. He attributes the volatility to strong earnings revisions driven by tight supply and demand. The next phase requires companies to show AI-driven revenue growth and cost reductions. Indian IT firms could see sentiment improve by demonstrating AI's tangible benefits to clients.

The Next Web

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· Jul 9, 2026

Taiwan’s central bank chief urges caution on leverage as AI stock rally runs hot

Taiwan’s top central banker has urged investors to steer clear of heavy borrowing to chase the island’s surging stock market, a rally powered by global demand for the AI hardware that Taiwanese firms supply. Yang Chin-long, governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), delivered the caution on Thursday while reporting to [] This story continues at The Next Web

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

Margin Debt Risk: The Ratios That Mislead Investors

Margin Debt Risk: The Ratios That Mislead Investors

Investing.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Asia stocks: KOSPI, Nikkei slide as AI chip selloff deepens

Asia stocks: KOSPI, Nikkei slide as AI chip selloff deepens

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

Billionaires Bill Ackman, Jeremy Grantham, and Cliff Asness Are Piling Into This AI Stock the Market Is Severely Undervaluing

The sell-off in this stock has created a great buying opportunity.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?

Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and a potential rate hike in the second half of the year by the US Federal Reserve would add to sector uncertainties, according to analysts. The food and beverage sector has seen numerous closures of both casual eateries and high-end restaurants in recent months. Fast-food chain Maxim’s MX scaled back operations and closed its South Horizons...

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Related coverage for "Debt and Risky Bets Fuel South Korea and Taiwan's AI Stock Boom": Economic Times — AI chip rally faces reality check, but bubble fears may be overdone: Adrian Mowat . The Next Web — Taiwan’s central bank chief urges caution on leverage as AI stock rally runs hot. Seeking Alpha — Margin Debt Risk: The Ratios That Mislead Investors. Investing.com — Asia stocks: KOSPI, Nikkei slide as AI chip selloff deepens. The Motley Fool — Billionaires Bill Ackman, Jeremy Grantham, and Cliff Asness Are Piling Into This AI Stock the Market Is Severely Undervaluing. South China Morning Post — When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?