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Global Market: KOSPI drops over 1% as Samsung Electronics slumps on payout concerns

South Korean shares fell over 1% on Monday, dragged by a sharp decline in Samsung Electronics after its latest shareholder return plans disappointed investors. The KOSPI slipped 1.31%, while foreign investors remained net sellers. Gains in SK Hynix, LG Energy Solution and POSCO Holdings offered some support.

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Explained: Why Samsung shares tanked 8% while rival SK Hynix traded higher on Monday

Samsung Electronics shares fell 8% after its record $79 billion shareholder-return plan disappointed investors. The company plans to return 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won this year, including 30 trillion won in Q3 cash dividends. While the payout is five times its 2020 record, analysts said it fell short…

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Nvidia reportedly warns biggest customers of 15% price hikes on AI servers — memory costs continue to soar

The increases will take effect on Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin systems shipping early next year.

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A $28.7 Billion Reason to Buy SK hynix Stock Now

SK hynix is doubling down on shareholder value as AI-fueled memory demand strengthens its outlook and market positioning.

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SK hynix Triggers $28B Defense Against Tech Selloff

SK hynix authorized a record $28.6 billion share buyback and cancellation program after a tech selloff, backed by a $49.7 billion net cash position and rising Wall Street price targets.

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Samsung Electronics expects shareholder returns up to $80 billion this year

Samsung Electronics anticipates shareholder returns reaching 110 trillion won this year. This includes substantial cash dividends and share buybacks for employees. The company plans to commit fifty percent of its free cash flow to shareholders. Rival SK Hynix also announced similar plans for treasury share buybacks. Both firms hold significant…

The Economic Times

From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market fallout

South Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned into a sharp sell-off. The market fallout has left investors facing substantial losses, while raising concerns over financial-market reforms, retail leverage and South Korea’s ambitions to secure…

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Global Market: KOSPI gains on chip boost; foreigners turn net buyers

South Korean shares rose on Friday, led by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after U.S. semiconductor stocks advanced, though the KOSPI remained on track for a weekly decline. Foreign investor inflows and a stronger won supported sentiment, while broader market weakness and rising bond yields kept investors cautious…

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SK Hynix Shares Surge After Announcing a Massive $28.7 Billion Stock Buyback

The company said it is speeding up its 40 trillion won, or roughly $28.7 billion, share repurchase and cancellation program while targeting a significant increase in shareholder returns.

International Business Times

SK hynix will pay staff $50,000 apiece according to a tentative agreement with disgruntled workers — $1.79 billion potential profit pool will be split between cash and stock grants

SK hynix removes 10% operating profit cap for employee profit-sharing program; union agrees to get bonuses in cash and stock.

Tom’s Hardware

Global Market: SK Hynix unveils stock-based bonus plan for South Korean workers

SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensation, as the chipmaker balances rising payouts with cash preservation amid the AI boom. Workers could receive average compensation of 779 million won in 2026, while the deal also…

The Economic Times

Global Market: South Korean shares surge 6% as chip stocks rebound

South Korean shares surged over 6%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, after a steep previous-session selloff. The KOSPI triggered a volatility curb, while foreign investors bought shares. Broader gains included Hyundai Motor, Kia and LG Energy Solution. The won weakened, while Korean bond yields showed mixed movement…

The Economic Times

Why Apple Is the Blueprint for SK Hynix's AI Cash Mountain

For years, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) showed that a technology company could keep investing for growth while returning enormous amounts of cash to shareholders. Now, SK hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) appears to be following a similar playbook.

Benzinga

South Korea’s SK Hynix announces buyback after stock crashes 50% in two months, wipes off massive retail wealth

SK Hynix announced a record 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation after its stock plunged nearly 50%. South Korea’s Kospi also tumbled amid chipmaker concentration, leveraged ETF risks and rising bond yields, intensifying pressure for shareholder returns.

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Stock Market Futures Mixed: Dow Jones Gains, Nasdaq 100 Drops as Trump Says 'No Talks' Are Happening With Iran— Keysight Technologies, Mercury Systems, SK Hynix in Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The ETFs data was updated and economic data was added

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Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix lead KOSPI rout amid global risk-off mood

Kospi plunged 4.65% as rising global bond yields and Middle East tensions triggered heavy selling in semiconductor shares. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led losses, while foreign investors sold 1.47 trillion won. Despite the sharp decline, the Kospi remains up 55.43% in 2026, underscoring strong year-to-date gains.

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SK Hynix Stock Drops 7.82% in Seoul as KOSPI Suffers Brutal Rout: Brent Above $90, Trump Rules Out Iran Talks

Asian stocks traded sharply lower at the time of writing, led by a more than 5% drop in South Korea’s KOSPI, while semiconductor heavyweights SK Hynix Inc. – ADR (NASDAQ:SKHY) and Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) also declined sharply.

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Crucial dodges SSD warranty claim, says "our inventory is depleted" — Consumers are being ignored as record profits roll in for memory and storage makers

As memory and storage makers make the pivot to AI customers and rake in record profits, regular consumers are being denied proper warranty claims for faulty RAM and SSDs. Is there any recourse?

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Global Market: Kospi extends winning streak to six sessions, jumps over 2% on chip gains

South Korean shares surged 2.73%, extending gains for a sixth session as chipmakers rallied on optimism over AI demand. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led advances, while foreign investors bought Rs 65,000 crore-equivalent shares. The won strengthened, though bond yields rose as investors awaited Nvidia’s results for further signals on…

Tom’s Hardware

Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,399

Analysis of historical price data trends indicates that the memory crisis has driven RAM prices to never-before-seen heights.

Bangkok Post

Chip maker CXMT rejects Apple bid to cut DRAM prices

Chinese memory chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has rejected Apple’s demands for lower DRAM prices, countering with rates comparable to or even higher than industry competitors in a move that threatens to push up future iPhone costs.

Benzinga

Micron Stock Stages Cautious Recovery as Key Metrics Point to More Upside

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) stock has staged a cautious recovery in the last two weeks, moving from a low of $737 to $971, mirroring the performance of other top memory companies. This recovery may continue as key metrics suggest that it has more upside in the coming months.

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SK hynix runs out of replacement SSDs and defaults to original purchase price refunds — fine-print warranty clause shortchanges buyers as drive prices double

A Redditor reports a case in which SK hynix reportedly offers a refund for a malfunctioning SSD at the original purchase price instead of a direct replacement.

International Business Times

South Korea's Kospi Is Back In A Bull Market. But Analysts Wonder If The Run Is Sustainable.

Kospi's comeback is being powered by renewed confidence in AI and memory chips. However, investors can expect more volatility.

The Economic Times

Global Market: South Korean shares set to end seven-week losing streak

South Korean shares were poised to end a seven-week losing streak, with the Kospi rising 0.82% to a three-week high, supported by AI-driven chip gains and stronger U.S. technology stocks. SK Hynix and automakers advanced, while Samsung Electronics slipped. Foreign investors bought stocks, while easing U.S. inflation boosted market sentiment.

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