Shares of U.S.-listed South Korean companies are trading higher amid reports suggesting that South Korea and the U.S. are nearing a deal to invest over $100 billion in the U.S. energy sector that may lead to better trade terms. Also, stabilizing bond yields and oil ticking lower help dollar-priced Korean stocks continue their late-summer rebound.

Shares of U.S.-listed Korean companies are trading higher amid a KOSPI index rebound aided by Samsung Electronics Q2 financial results, a softer dollar and the Fed's dovish hold.

EquipmentShare, Vodafone, Circle Internet Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

Dow Jones index up 50 points, Equipmentshare.Com up 15.4% on revenue guidance increase and share repurchase program. Other stocks recording gains.

Korea Electric Power Stock Rises Friday: What's Going On?

Korea Electric Power is rising Friday as US-listed South Korean stocks rally on reports of a $100 billion Seoul-Washington energy deal.

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Announces Major 750 Megawatt Power Infrastructure Expansion to Scale Magnet Production to Approximately 10,000 Metric Tons Annually

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EMAT) announced a major expansion of electrical infrastructure at its Pohang, South Korea operations, increasing power capacity from 130 MW to 750 MW to support scaling rare earth magnet production from 1,000 to 10,000 metric tons annually by end 2026. The expansion includes facility expansion from 24,000 to 482,000 square feet, land acquisition, and a conditional $20.7 million Korean government grant.

Shares of U.S.-listed South Korean companies are trading lower after SK Hynix and Samsung fell on the Korea Exchange, creating a volatile session for U.S.-traded shares.

Shares of electronic equipment-related companies are trading lower, possibly in reaction to rising oil prices.