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Seoul is adding financing and infrastructure support to a semiconductor expansion anchored by Samsung and SK Hynix.

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund also posted a record $184 billion first-half profit.

Samsung Electronics stock has posted very strong gains over the last three years, yet its current valuation checks still point to the shares looking inexpensive on several measures. With the price recently at ₩256,000, the question for investors is how much of the story is already reflected in that move. Samsung Electronics has returned about 304% over the last three years, which puts a lot more weight on whether today’s price still leaves room for a reasonable margin of safety. The launch...

Google debuted its Pixel 11 line of smartphones on Wednesday.

Micron stock was rallying alongside other chip names on Wednesday but Korean standouts SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics outperformed following a report of a massive investment.

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The proposed investment is another bullish signal for semiconductors, suggesting investors see further upside in chip stocks.

Micron Technology stock has delivered extremely strong gains over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks give a more cautious, mixed signal rather than a clear green light. Micron Technology has returned about 12x over the last three years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects a lot of good news. AI driven demand for advanced memory and storage can support expectations for Micron Technology, while intense competition from peers such as Samsung...

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices advanced as doubts persisted over when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. Samsung Electronics gained 7.7% and memory chipmaker SK Hynix was up 7.1%. The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was up 0.9% at $89.67 early Wednesday.

HLB, SPG, and Peptron surged over 50% this month as KOSPI crashed, leveraged ETF rules tightened, and AI stocks sold off.

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General Motors sold its stake in an Indiana EV battery plant to South Korea's Samsung SDI amid sluggish demand for electric cars. GM stock offered a trendline entry on Tuesday. Ford stock and Tesla stock also gained below key levels.

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Korean retail investors lose billions as a $19 billion leveraged AI ETF bet unravels in the worst KOSPI crash since 2008.

Shares were mixed in Asia, while oil prices were holding steady Tuesday after jumping the day before as uncertainty persisted over when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again. U.S. futures edged higher. Brent crude oil was unchanged at $87.72 a barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude also was flat at $82.13 a barrel.

Samsung Electronics (KOSE:A005930) has launched its new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 globally, introducing its latest foldable phones and smartwatches. The company reports strong early demand, with pre orders for the new devices surpassing previous records for its foldable and wearable lines. The products feature expanded Galaxy AI tools, including Google AI Pro, and deeper integration across phones and watches for smoother switching between devices. The launch...

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down Jefferies' downgrade of Apple (AAPL) to 'underperform' following reports of a canceled all-glass iPhone, while evaluating potential price increases for upcoming models.

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South Korea introduced financing, infrastructure and permitting measures intended to accelerate semiconductor production across multiple regional hubs.

A Chinese company is reportedly manufacturing its own DUV systems.

Faster production could reshape competition across AI memory

An 80% production yield could help Samsung ramp next-generation AI memory faster than expected.

Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferre joins Opening Bid to discuss JPMorgan's (JPM) latest note, warning that the memory chip shortage could continue for at least two more years. Ferre also breaks down the S&P 500's (^GSPC) bullish run, which has produced 26 record closes in 2026.

Apple is seeking White House approval to use chips from CXMT in devices sold in China amid an AI-driven component shortage

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Thanks to mid six-figure bonuses, engineers at Samsung and SK Hynix are the hottest bachelors in South Korea.

Apple (AAPL) has been testing memory chips from China's CXMT for use in iPhones, MacBooks and other

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street, ending last week with gains. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed. In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2% to 66,890.02, pulled higher by strong gains for technology companies.