July 10, 2026, 11:41 AM EDT. SK Hynix shares surged in U.S. trading, with demand for memory chips rising as AI use takes off. The South Korean chipmaker is getting a boost from more orders tied to AI data centers and high-performance computing. Analysts point to stronger semiconductor demand and a better earnings outlook. SK Hynix's move comes as chip supplies stay tight and tech firms push to build out their AI infrastructure. Investors are buying up chip stocks seen as key to AI and cloud growth, sending SK Hynix higher.
