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June 4, 2026

Global Point

Daily UpdateEquitiesCommoditiesConsumer DiscretionaryEnergy

A compilation of global research updates focusing on AI infrastructure growth, semiconductor leadership (Samsung/Kioxia), and tactical upgrades in the European materials and consumer sectors.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Computex 2026 highlights Taiwan as a critical hub for the 'AI factory' ecosystem, driving demand for TSMC, advanced packaging, and HBM.
  • 2.Kioxia's outlook through 2028 indicates reduced earnings volatility and high margins (60%-80%), with regular dividends likely starting in 2027.
  • 3.Glencore is upgraded to a Buy with a £7.7 TP, driven by a bullish outlook on coal due to six uncorrelated supply and demand factors.

Table of Contents

  • Asia
  • CEEMEA
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Key Rating and Target Price Changes
  • Appendix A-1

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Authors

Takero FujiwaraPeter LeeLaura (Chia Yi) ChenOliver G ConnorEphrem Ravi

Securities

285A.TSamsung ElectronicsGLEN.LPUMG.DEEC

Themes

AI Infrastructure ConstraintsChinese Consumer RecoveryEnergy & Commodity Price Volatility

Regions

Asia PacificEuropeLatin AmericaJapanSouth KoreaTaiwan