SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares jumped 14% in their Nasdaq debut following its $26.5 billion share sale, the latest indication that investor enthusiasm for chip stocks remains intact despite their recent pullback from a dizzying rally. The stock ended 12.76% higher than its IPO price, to close at $168.01.
The South Korean chipmaker is the latest to ride a frenzy of investor interest in firms perceived as reaping big gains from the AI revolution that has spawned hundreds of billions of dollars in capital spending.