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SK hynix Inc. said on Wednesday it has begun taking steps for a US stock market listing to improve access to global investors amid its AI drive. The chipmaker filed a confidential submission with the US Securities and Exchange Commission the previous day, aiming to list American depositary receipts on a US exchange within the year.

22. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

South Korea's exports surged 50.4 percent year-on-year to $53.3 billion in the first 20 days of March, driven by strong semiconductor demand. Korea Customs Service data showed a trade surplus of $12.1 billion for the period.

Shares of Japanese chip parts maker Rohm surged 18% on Friday, marking the largest daily gain in 26 years, after receiving an acquisition proposal from auto parts supplier Denso. The stock hit its daily upper limit of ¥3,243 at close in Tokyo. Rohm has not made any specific decisions on the bid, the company stated.

2. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

South Korea's main stock market, the Kospi, recorded an average daily trading value exceeding 30 trillion won in February, driven by a rally in semiconductor shares. The benchmark Kospi index rose above the 6,000-point level on Wednesday, less than a month after surpassing 5,000 points.

South Korea's exports expanded 23.5 percent year-on-year in the first 20 days of February, driven by strong semiconductor demand. Outbound shipments reached $43.5 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $4.9 billion. The growth reflects a boom in chip exports fueled by artificial intelligence demand.

21. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top position in the global dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) market during the fourth quarter of last year. According to data from industry tracker Omdia, Samsung's DRAM sales surged 40.6 percent quarter-on-quarter to $19.1 billion, capturing 36.6 percent of the market. SK hynix held 32.9 percent of the market with sales rising 25.2 percent to $17.2 billion.