Why These South Korea-Focused ETFs Have More Than Doubled in 2026 South Korea appears poised to maintain its 2025 run as a top-performing market, and these ETFs make it easy for investors to benefit. MarketBeat · Jun 24
Yes, the bad news on the RAM crisis has been relentless lately — but Asus and SK Hynix just gave us glimmers of hope that some relief could be on the horizon The RAM crisis gloom has been thick and heavy lately — so are you ready for some better news? TechRadar · Jun 24
3 Reasons SK Hynix Could Outperform Micron Over the Next Decade The next decade in memory may belong to the company with the strongest HBM grip, and right now that looks like SK Hynix. Barchart · Jun 24
SK hynix files to raise up to $29 billion in historic Nasdaq listing — all proceeds going to advanced AI memory fabs and EUV tool orders SK hynix filed a securities registration statement on Wednesday to raise up to 45.45 trillion won through an American depositary receipt listing on Nasdaq. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 24
What to Expect From Micron Technology’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report All eyes are on Micron Technology's third-quarter earnings report today, with Wall Street forecasting a dramatic high four-digit jump in earnings. Barchart · Jun 24
How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung SK Hynix has risen to claim the title of South Korea's most valuable company, a testament to its visionary 14-year investment in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. Initially viewed with doubt, this strategic pivot to a niche segment, particularly serving Nvidia's AI accelerators, has firmly established SK Hynix as a leader… The Economic Times · Jun 24
South Korea's SK Hynix says to raise $29 billion in ADR listing South Korea's SK Hynix is planning a record-breaking secondary listing on the U.S. stock market, aiming to raise up to $29.4 billion. This move capitalizes on strong investor demand for AI stocks, with the memory chip giant seeking to expand its capacity and gain access to U.S. investors. The company,… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nations The leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of global economic prowess, akin to oil in previous centuries. With nations such as Taiwan and South Korea emerging through powerhouses like TSMC and Samsung, the future prosperity relies heavily… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Global Market: How SK Hynix's AI bet helped it eclipse Samsung in market value SK Hynix’s rise to South Korea’s most valuable listed company reflects a long-term bet on HBM chips that became central to the AI boom. Backed by early investment and Nvidia demand, the company transformed from a struggling memory maker into a global semiconductor leader. The Economic Times · Jun 24
K-Drama on Tech Street: AI rout hits global markets Technology stocks experienced a significant downturn, pulling major indices lower as a sharp selloff in Korean chipmakers raised concerns about the sustainability of the AI-driven market surge. Nvidia and Micron were among the biggest decliners. This dip, triggered by reports of SK Hynix slowing AI chip expansion, has investors reassessing… The Economic Times · Jun 24
‘Black Tuesday’ in South Korea Is a Geopolitical Warning for an Overheated Wall Street The dramatic 10% collapse of South Korea’s Kospi Index and the resulting slide on Wall Street cannot be understood through overvalued AI charts alone. Here's what's actually going on. Barchart · Jun 23
AI Memory Shortage Pushes Micron Into the Market Spotlight For the first time in its history, Micron briefly surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization, a milestone that may prove to be one of the clearest financial symbols of the new AI economy. Just a few years ago, GPU manufacturers such as Nvidia were seen as the primary beneficiaries of… inkl · Jun 23
SK Hynix briefly tops Samsung as Korea’s most valuable company—and it’s eyeing a U.S. listing as soon as August SK Hynix’s shares are up by almost 900% over the past 12 months, compared with almost 180% for the broader KOSPI index. Fortune · Jun 23
SK hynix passes Samsung as South Korea's most valuable company — memory company surpasses valuation milestone on the back of HBM SK hynix overtook Samsung Electronics on Monday to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 23
The Economic Times · Jun 23 In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch South Korean matchmaking firms say people working at the firms are now being ranked alongside doctors, lawyers and people from other traditionally elite professions as hefty bonuses linked to the global AI boom create a new class of affluent employees.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 AI crash coming closer? South Korea’s Kospi plunges 10%, triggers trading halt South Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline, with the Kospi index plummeting nearly 10% from its record high. Chip giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics led the sell-off as investors grew concerned about an overstretched rally. This downturn follows a period of strong gains, with market watchers now closely awaiting…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-taking South Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gains in chipmaker shares. Major players like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. This profit-taking, particularly by foreign investors, led to a trading curb being…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 3 AI stocks outweigh all of India: Why this concentration is sounding EM alarm bells Two Asian markets are heavily reliant on AI chipmakers, with TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix dominating emerging market indices. This concentration poses significant risk. In contrast, India's market offers diversification across sectors like BFSI, consumption, and infrastructure, presenting a potentially more resilient investment opportunity. Experts highlight India's growing AI infrastructure…
Fortune · Jun 22 AI drug discovery firm Insilico Medicine signs deal with Korea’s SK Biopharmaceuticals worth $2.5 billion “We want to be the SpaceX of the pharmaceutical industry,” Alex Zhavoronkov, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, tells Fortune.
Barchart · Jun 22 Tim Cook Warns Apple Product Price Hikes Are Unavoidable Due to Higher Chip Costs. What That Means for AAPL Stock. Apple's outgoing CEO says the iPhone maker has tried to absorb rising memory chip costs but can no longer protect customers from the financial pressure.
International Business Times UK · Jun 22 What Is SK Hynix? The Little-Known Tech Giant That Just Knocked Samsung Off Its Throne SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in AI memory chips, marking a huge shift in the semiconductor industry.
The Economic Times · Jun 22 SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company SK Hynix has surged past Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips crucial for AI systems. This remarkable turnaround, from near collapse two decades ago to a market leader, highlights the transformative impact of the AI boom on the…
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 21 Samsung and SK hynix bonuses for chip workers flagged as a national inflation risk — Bank of Korea projects full-year inflation significantly above its 2% target The Bank of Korea has named performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as a risk to the country's inflationary stability.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Intel hires former SK hynix chief Lee Seok-hee to lead advanced packaging Intel has appointed former SK hynix and SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business. Lee will lead advanced packaging and system integration efforts, a crucial area for Intel's push into next-generation AI systems. His extensive experience in high-scale technology and manufacturing is expected…
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 19 Intel hires former SK hynix chief Seok-Hee Lee to lead Intel Foundry advanced packaging — company establishing section as 'focused business with dedicated leadership' Intel has appointed Seok-Hee Lee, the former chief executive of memory maker SK hynix and battery maker SK On, as executive vice president of Intel Foundry.