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Micron Beats Market as Samsung Deal Lifts Shares

Micron Beats Market as Samsung Deal Lifts Shares

Micron shares climbed $14.82 to $746.81 on Thursday, outperforming the SMH semiconductor ETF and QQQ, which both fell. The rally followed Samsung’s suspension of a planned 18-day strike by 48,000 union members after a tentative pay deal. Micron’s operations chief said demand continues to outpace supply. Samsung union members will vote on the agreement between May 22 and May 27.
Asia Chips Rally Lifts Nvidia, Samsung Shares

Asia Chips Rally Lifts Nvidia, Samsung Shares

Asian stocks jumped Thursday, led by chipmakers after Nvidia forecast stronger revenue and Samsung Electronics reached a deal to avert a strike. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan rose 2.6%, with South Korea’s KOSPI up over 7% and Samsung shares nearly 8% higher. SK Hynix surged 11.3%. Japan’s exports climbed 14.8% in April, but its services PMI fell to 50.0, ending more than a year of growth.
Samsung Electronics Strike Showdown: AI Chip Boom Faces Crucial 48-Hour Test

Samsung Electronics Strike Showdown: AI Chip Boom Faces Crucial 48-Hour Test

Samsung Electronics faces two days of government-backed wage mediation starting Monday, with its union threatening an 18-day strike from May 21 if no deal is reached. The union wants bonuses tied to 15% of operating profit, while shareholders warn against a strike-influenced settlement. Samsung just posted record Q1 revenue of 133.9 trillion won and 57.2 trillion won in operating profit.
Nvidia’s Physical AI Push Is Pulling Asia’s Tech Stocks Into a New Race

Nvidia’s Physical AI Push Is Pulling Asia’s Tech Stocks Into a New Race

Asian suppliers now make up about 90% of Nvidia’s production costs, up from 65% last year, according to Bloomberg data. Shares of companies linked to Nvidia, including LG Electronics and Nanya Technology, rose last week after reports of new partnerships. Nvidia last traded at $198.45, down 0.6%, with U.S. markets closed Sunday. Samsung reported a surge in chip income and warned of possible supply shortages as AI demand grows.
Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

SK hynix surged 5.73% to 1,292,000 won Monday, hitting a record as investors bought AI-linked chip stocks and KOSPI set a new high. First-quarter revenue reached 52.58 trillion won, with operating margin at 72%. Demand for SK hynix’s high-bandwidth memory far exceeds supply. South Korean retail investors sold 14.8 trillion won in shares this month, much of it in SK hynix and Samsung Electronics.
S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

S&P 500 Hits ‘Line in the Sand’ at 200-Day Support as Oil, Fed Jitters Revive 10% Drop Call

The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,624.70, just above its 200-day moving average, as Brent crude surged to $112.86 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. The Dow and Nasdaq have already fallen below their 200-day lines. Japan’s Nikkei dropped over 3% Thursday, with similar declines across Asia. Investors trimmed 2026 Fed rate cut bets, citing inflation and oil price uncertainty.
Korea Exchange Last Week: KOSPI Ends Down 11% After Record Crash, KOSDAQ Limits Damage

Korea Exchange Last Week: KOSPI Ends Down 11% After Record Crash, KOSDAQ Limits Damage

South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 12.06% on Wednesday, its worst one-day drop ever, before rebounding and closing Friday nearly flat, down 10.6% for the week. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each fell about 13% since Feb. 27. Foreign investors pulled a record $13.67 billion from Korean stocks in February. President Lee Jae Myung ordered a $68 billion market-stabilisation fund as officials prepared further emergency measures.
Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket as AI-memory headlines collide with Citron short call

Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket as AI-memory headlines collide with Citron short call

Sandisk shares rose about 5% in premarket trading Thursday after announcing a consortium with SK hynix to standardize High Bandwidth Flash for AI systems. The move follows a 5% drop Tuesday after Citron’s Andrew Left disclosed a short position, arguing the stock is overvalued. Sandisk closed Wednesday at $632.38, down 0.96%.
Sandisk stock drops again as AI hardware trade turns shaky — what investors watch next

Sandisk stock drops again as AI hardware trade turns shaky — what investors watch next

Sandisk shares fell 4.2% to $558.96 in early New York trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s drop as storage and memory stocks weakened. Western Digital dropped 5.2% and Micron lost 2.2%. Investors weighed AI demand signals, rising memory prices, and news that Samsung will soon mass-produce next-generation HBM4 chips. Attention is turning to U.S. jobs and inflation data and Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings.
AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

Nvidia jumped 3.5% Monday, leading gains in AI chip stocks, while Micron fell 1.3% amid concerns over next-gen memory demand. AMD rose 2.5% and Broadcom added 2.4%. Samsung is set to begin shipping HBM4 memory after Lunar New Year, following Nvidia quality tests. Traders await Nvidia’s GTC event in March for further signals.
AI stocks brace for a big week: Micron slips on Samsung HBM4 talk as Nvidia looms

AI stocks brace for a big week: Micron slips on Samsung HBM4 talk as Nvidia looms

Micron shares fell 3% premarket after reports that Samsung will begin mass production of HBM4 memory for Nvidia AI chips this month. Nvidia dropped 1%, Super Micro Computer slipped 1.5%, while Microsoft and Amazon edged higher. Traders focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
Micron stock dips after report says Nvidia HBM4 orders may bypass it for SK Hynix, Samsung

Micron stock dips after report says Nvidia HBM4 orders may bypass it for SK Hynix, Samsung

Micron shares fell 0.5% in premarket trading Friday after Semianalysis cut its forecast for Micron’s Nvidia HBM4 memory supply share to zero. The firm now expects Nvidia’s HBM4 orders to go 70% to SK Hynix and 30% to Samsung. DigiTimes reported Nvidia is seeking early HBM4 deliveries from Samsung as memory shortages loom. Micron stock had been up earlier on Amazon’s $200 billion capex plan.
Samsung stock in focus as Korea chip exports double; Monday open looms

Samsung stock in focus as Korea chip exports double; Monday open looms

South Korea’s January exports jumped 33.9% to $65.85 billion, fueled by a 102.7% surge in semiconductor shipments. Samsung Electronics closed at 160,500 won, down 0.12%, despite reporting a record 20 trillion won quarterly operating profit. The company warned of ongoing memory shortages and rising costs. U.S. tariff discussions and high chip prices are adding uncertainty for tech firms.
Samsung stock price in focus: What to watch after earnings as memory-chip squeeze hits phones

Samsung stock price in focus: What to watch after earnings as memory-chip squeeze hits phones

Samsung Electronics closed Friday at 160,500 won, down 0.1%, after posting record quarterly revenue of 93.8 trillion won and operating profit of 20.1 trillion won. The chip division drove results, but investors weighed rising memory costs and weaker demand for phones and PCs. Samsung plans to ship HBM4 memory and launch the Galaxy S26 this quarter. Shares remain about 1% below their 52-week high.
Micron stock price today: MU rises as Samsung and Apple highlight memory-chip squeeze

Micron stock price today: MU rises as Samsung and Apple highlight memory-chip squeeze

Micron shares rose 2.9% to $448.64 in early Friday trading, extending a rally even as the Nasdaq slipped. Apple and Samsung warned of rising memory chip prices due to AI server demand and tight supply. Micron disclosed insider selling by its chief legal officer. The company also began building a $24 billion wafer fab in Singapore, targeting production in 2028.
Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

Micron shares fell 2.6% to $389.09 Monday after reports that Samsung will soon supply Nvidia with next-generation HBM4 memory chips. Samsung reportedly passed HBM4 qualification for both Nvidia and AMD and will begin shipments next month. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7%, AMD dropped 3.3%. Investors await Samsung and SK Hynix earnings for more on HBM4 demand.
KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters

KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters

South Korea’s KOSPI index broke above 5,000 for the first time Thursday, reaching 5,019.54 in early trade. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led gains as investors bet on strong AI-driven demand. The rally came despite data showing South Korea’s GDP shrank 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Regional markets steadied after President Trump withdrew a tariff threat linked to Greenland.
Samsung Electronics stock price hits record close near 150,000 won as heir sale and tariffs loom

Samsung Electronics stock price hits record close near 150,000 won as heir sale and tariffs loom

Samsung Electronics closed Monday at a record 149,300 won, up 0.27%, after briefly reaching 150,600. Regulatory filings show Hong Ra-hee, widow of the late chairman, agreed to a trust deal to sell 15 million shares by June 30. The Kospi finished at a record 4,904.66, up 1.32%. Investors are watching U.S. chip tariff risks and Samsung’s Jan. 29 earnings call.
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