A weaker local currency and lower oil ease concern about earnings at exporters.

Higher oil prices continue to pose threats to the stock market. Weaker consumer sentiment raises concern about a slowdown in the U.S. economy.

Samsung can continue to generate profit growth and earnings this quarter will be positive. The outlook this year is favorable.

The high oil price can't be ignored and it is starting to have a negative impact on consumption in the U.S.. Oil will remain the biggest risk for the stock market.

Brokerage firms will benefit from the regulatory changes as they sell more diversified products.

The regulation changes will help them find new ways to keep generating revenue growth in the long term.