NTG Q2 2026 slides: EBIT surges 23%, guidance raised amid restructuring

South Korea’s KOSPI has entered bear market territory after falling about 25% from its late-June record high, following a spectacular AI-driven rally. Reuters said the correction highlights risks from the market’s heavy reliance on semiconductor stocks and leveraged retail trading.

Crypto treasury firms face mounting pressure as falling bitcoin prices erode valuations and investor confidence. Strategy’s fresh sales plan has revived scrutiny of the digital asset treasury model, with declining mNAV, weak trading volumes and liquidity concerns raising doubts about sustainability amid macro headwinds and tighter financial conditions.

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