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Global Market: SK Hynix unveils stock-based bonus plan for South Korean workers

SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensation, as the chipmaker balances rising payouts with cash preservation amid the AI boom. Workers could receive average compensation of 779 million won in 2026, while the deal also…

The Economic Times

Global Market: South Korean shares surge 6% as chip stocks rebound

South Korean shares surged over 6%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, after a steep previous-session selloff. The KOSPI triggered a volatility curb, while foreign investors bought shares. Broader gains included Hyundai Motor, Kia and LG Energy Solution. The won weakened, while Korean bond yields showed mixed movement…

The Economic Times

Why Apple Is the Blueprint for SK Hynix's AI Cash Mountain

For years, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) showed that a technology company could keep investing for growth while returning enormous amounts of cash to shareholders. Now, SK hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) appears to be following a similar playbook.

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South Korea’s SK Hynix announces buyback after stock crashes 50% in two months, wipes off massive retail wealth

SK Hynix announced a record 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation after its stock plunged nearly 50%. South Korea’s Kospi also tumbled amid chipmaker concentration, leveraged ETF risks and rising bond yields, intensifying pressure for shareholder returns.

The Economic Times

Stock Market Futures Mixed: Dow Jones Gains, Nasdaq 100 Drops as Trump Says 'No Talks' Are Happening With Iran— Keysight Technologies, Mercury Systems, SK Hynix in Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The ETFs data was updated and economic data was added

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Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix lead KOSPI rout amid global risk-off mood

Kospi plunged 4.65% as rising global bond yields and Middle East tensions triggered heavy selling in semiconductor shares. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led losses, while foreign investors sold 1.47 trillion won. Despite the sharp decline, the Kospi remains up 55.43% in 2026, underscoring strong year-to-date gains.

The Economic Times

SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks

Asian stocks traded sharply lower at the time of writing, led by a more than 5% drop in South Korea’s KOSPI, while semiconductor heavyweights SK Hynix Inc. – ADR (NASDAQ:SKHY) and Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) also declined sharply.

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Crucial dodges SSD warranty claim, says "our inventory is depleted" — Consumers are being ignored as record profits roll in for memory and storage makers

As memory and storage makers make the pivot to AI customers and rake in record profits, regular consumers are being denied proper warranty claims for faulty RAM and SSDs. Is there any recourse?

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Global Market: Kospi extends winning streak to six sessions, jumps over 2% on chip gains

South Korean shares surged 2.73%, extending gains for a sixth session as chipmakers rallied on optimism over AI demand. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led advances, while foreign investors bought Rs 65,000 crore-equivalent shares. The won strengthened, though bond yields rose as investors awaited Nvidia’s results for further signals on…

The Economic Times

Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,399

Analysis of historical price data trends indicates that the memory crisis has driven RAM prices to never-before-seen heights.

Tom’s Hardware

Chip maker CXMT rejects Apple bid to cut DRAM prices

Chinese memory chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has rejected Apple’s demands for lower DRAM prices, countering with rates comparable to or even higher than industry competitors in a move that threatens to push up future iPhone costs.

Bangkok Post

Micron Stock Stages Cautious Recovery as Key Metrics Point to More Upside

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) stock has staged a cautious recovery in the last two weeks, moving from a low of $737 to $971, mirroring the performance of other top memory companies. This recovery may continue as key metrics suggest that it has more upside in the coming months.

Benzinga

SK hynix runs out of replacement SSDs and defaults to original purchase price refunds — fine-print warranty clause shortchanges buyers as drive prices double

A Redditor reports a case in which SK hynix reportedly offers a refund for a malfunctioning SSD at the original purchase price instead of a direct replacement.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korea's Kospi Is Back In A Bull Market. But Analysts Wonder If The Run Is Sustainable.

Kospi's comeback is being powered by renewed confidence in AI and memory chips. However, investors can expect more volatility.

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Global Market: South Korean shares set to end seven-week losing streak

South Korean shares were poised to end a seven-week losing streak, with the Kospi rising 0.82% to a three-week high, supported by AI-driven chip gains and stronger U.S. technology stocks. SK Hynix and automakers advanced, while Samsung Electronics slipped. Foreign investors bought stocks, while easing U.S. inflation boosted market sentiment.

Benzinga

SK Hynix Is Surging. Here’s How ETF Traders Are Playing the AI Memory Boom

SK Hynix Inc’s (NASDAQ:SKHY) latest rally is giving traders a fresh catalyst to revisit the growing lineup of leveraged ETFs tied to the AI-memory giant.

The Economic Times

SK Hynix's Korean workers launch unified union amid stalled wage talks

The launch comes as SK Hynix and its existing unions are locking horns over annual wage talks, after the chipmaker posted record quarterly profits on strong demand for AI infrastructure.

The Economic Times

South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull market in just a month. Is AI trade regaining strength?

South Korea’s KOSPI has swung from bear to bull market in just a month, surging over 31% from its July low. A sharp rebound in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has driven the rally, reviving optimism around AI-linked chip stocks. Analysts see scope for further gains, but warn of heightened…

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Global Market: SK Hynix, Samsung lead South Korea stocks higher on AI boost

South Korean shares surged, with the Kospi rising 3.73% to a three-week high, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Gains followed overnight strength in US AI stocks and reports of Temasek investments. Foreign investors bought $778.5 million of equities, while the won strengthened 0.38% against the dollar.

Benzinga

SK Hynix, Samsung Stocks Rally as Singapore State Fund Adds Stakes on Memory Giants

A sovereign wealth fund may be preparing to buy two memory stocks, and Wall Street immediately treated it as a sector-wide signal.

The Economic Times

Samsung, SK Hynix rally as Temasek investment report lifts chip stocks

South Korean chipmakers rallied significantly after a media report surfaced. Temasek Holdings reportedly plans direct investments in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. This news boosted investor confidence, which had waned after a July selloff. The chipmakers' shares saw substantial gains, and the benchmark Kospi index also climbed. Analysts view this…

Tom’s Hardware

YMTC breaks into the top three NAND makers for the first time as AI servers swallow 48% of all flash — Chinese vendor has 14% share, according to research

Samsung led with 25%, SK hynix followed at 22%, and Micron rounded out the top five.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel CEO hints at return to the memory business — says market is ripe for innovation, hints at stacking memory and CPU

Lip-Bu Tan says he has a pet project related to a new memory architecture.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Kospi extends winning streak as AI optimism lifts chip stocks

South Korean shares rose for a third straight session, with the Kospi gaining 3.46% as chipmakers rallied on optimism over strong AI infrastructure demand. Samsung Electronics jumped 6.16% and SK Hynix 3.86%. Foreign investors bought Korean equities worth 899.6 billion won, while broader markets remained mixed and the won weakened…

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Dear SK Hynix Stock Fans, Here's What to Make of the AI Giant's Recent Results

SK Hynix is one of the most followed tech stocks in the market, and for good reason. Here's what to make of its recent numbers and the market's reaction.

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