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GRAIL Inc (GRAL) reports 26% revenue growth and 35% increase in test volumes, while navigating FDA advisory committee timeline and competitive pressures.
The central fair value estimate for Samsung Electronics has shifted from ₩239,873 to ₩471,908 per share in the latest analyst update, a sizable reset to how the stock is being framed. This change sits against a backdrop of optimism around the memory cycle, tempered by questions about high investment levels and China related risks that could affect how much exposure you might want. In the sections that follow, you will see how this evolving narrative fits together and what to watch as new...
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix face growing calls from investors wanting a greater share of excess cash via dividends or buybacks, after the pair provided scant detail on capital returns when reporting AI-driven record profit. The world's two largest memory chip makers are generating cash at an unprecedented pace due to robust demand for chips used in AI applications, amassing reserves that exceed those of U.S. tech giants that are spending heavily on AI infrastructure. Samsung and SK Hynix are set to hold a combined $263 billion in net cash by year-end, more than double the estimated $102 billion of AI bellwether Nvidia and exceeding the combined cash of the other six "Magnificent Seven" U.S. technology companies, LSEG data and Reuters calculations showed.
Most Asian markets sank on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries, while oil rose even as Iran said it was finalising a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.Easing tensions in the Middle East and comments from Washington about a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have also helped equities this week by pushing oil prices down and tempering inflation and rate hike concerns.
<p>EWJ is up 18.5% this year, outperforming both the U.S. and international stocks broadly. </p>
GRAIL (NASDAQ:GRAL) reported second-quarter revenue growth driven by higher Galleri test volumes, while outlining continued efforts to secure FDA approval, expand its commercial organization and build international distribution partnerships. Revenue totaled $44.7 million in the second quarter, up 2
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Asian shares took a breather on Thursday after an AI-driven surge the previous day, while oil prices traded in a tight range as markets assessed prospects
Netlist (OTCMKTS:NLST) announced a five-year strategic alliance with Samsung covering a patent portfolio cross-license, memory product supply, technology cooperation and Samsung’s purchase of Netlist shares. Chief Executive Officer Chuck Hong said the agreement represents a major milestone for Netl
Every AI headline obsesses over GPUs. The chips get the attention, the stock gains, and the breathless coverage. But a GPU sitting idle while it waits for data to arrive is just an expensive space heater, and that overlooked wait is exactly what two chipmakers addressed this week. Microchip ...
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Solid corporate earnings and optimism around a peace deal in the Middle East pushed world stocks to new highs on Wednesday, although momentum
Today's shortage may be creating tomorrow's industry problem
Apple reportedly approached CXMT for lower mobile-memory prices.
Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix have reportedly committed significant portions of their 2027 output.
Samsung said on July 30 that memory shortages could worsen in 2027 and persist through 2028. The warning strengthened the pricing outlook for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) while exposing a potential supply constraint for NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). Micron shares jumped 18.4% that day as Samsung’s report revived confidence in the memory cycle. Samsung has signed […]
Samsung will gain access to Netlist's patent portfolio, while Netlist will source DRAM and NAND products from Samsung.
The five-year partnership includes a broad patent cross-license, memory supply agreement, technology collaboration, settlement of ongoing litigation, and Samsung’s planned purchase of Netlist shares. Key Investor TakeawaysNetlist (USOTC:NLST) signed a five-year strategic alliance with Samsung covering patent licensing, memory product supply, and technology cooperation.
Micron gained ground on SK Hynix as AI-driven memory demand supported a fivefold increase in DRAM revenue.
The artificial intelligence boom has created a strange problem for the memory industry. While companies build more capacity — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF), SK Hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) and Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) are all expanding production — the supply relief investors are waiting for may still be almost two years away. 2028 is the earliest point when the industry’s competing expansion plans could simultaneously translate into meaningful production, according to Counterpo
FEATURE Micron Technology stock was edging down early on Wednesday. However, there was good news about future memory prices from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Micron shares were down 1.7% at $877.18 in premarket trading.
Netlist has struck a five-year deal to license its memory chip patents to Samsung Electronics, it said on Wednesday, gaining access to the South Korean firm's products and ending years of legal disputes between the companies. Here are some details: • Netlist develops advanced memory and storage technologies, including server memory and high-bandwidth memory technologies used in AI computing. Samsung will receive access to Netlist's patent portfolio, including its server dual in-line memory module and high-bandwidth memory technologies used in AI servers and high-performance computing.
Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSNHZ) and SK Hynix (NASDAQ:SKHY) have been testing semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplied by China’s Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) at their production facilities in China, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter. Shares of both South Korean chipmakers moved higher following the report, with SK Hynix rising 4.
Asian shares surged and oil prices slipped Wednesday after the U.S. stock market rallied to records, helped by strong corporate earnings reports and hopes for a deal setting the stage for talks that might eventually lead to an end to the war in Iran. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 3.3% to 66,068.24, with chipmaker Kioxia surging 6.3% while chip testing equipment maker Advantest soared 6.9%. Tech giant Samsung Electronics advanced 4.1%.
Despite issues with the Yen Intervention, Nikkei 225 climbs 3% as chip stocks jump and Bessent Iran remarks lift Hormuz deal hopes.
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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) for possible use at their Chinese factories, three people familiar with the matter said, as the South Korean firms hedge against the risk of tighter U.S. export controls. The memory chipmakers began testing AMEC etching equipment about two years ago, when uncertainty was mounting over whether Washington would continue allowing them to import U.S. chipmaking tools into China, two of the sources said.
Sandisk could work its way back to this number post-earnings.
The next memory battle could be for second place
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