Korean stocks have risen by almost 90% this year, making South Korea the best-performing stock market globally in 2026. Hedge fund managers at the Sohn Investment Conference highlighted Korea's strong economic position, with a GDP per capita comparable to Japan and a market larger than Canada’s. Investors see Korea as a key player in advanced industries like semiconductors, shipbuilding, and defense, indicating continued growth potential. This optimism suggests more global investment interest in Korea's market moving forward.
Micron is lobbying the US Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese memory chip competition to safeguard its market share. The company supports the MATCH Act, which aims to align global chip equipment export controls with US policy. Micron's CEO is ...
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM), launched in April 2026, has gained 96% in about six weeks by focusing on memory chip makers Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron. This ETF offers pure exposure to the booming AI and high-bandwidth memory market but is highly...
Meta Platforms increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $125-145 billion, up from $115-135 billion, primarily due to rising component costs like memory pricing. CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained that higher prices for hardware components from s...
The recently launched Roundhill Memory ETF, focused on AI memory cycle stocks like SK hynix, Micron, and Samsung, has almost doubled in value shortly after its debut. This surge is driven by strong fundamentals in the DRAM market, including triple-di...
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has risen about 64% since late March, fueled by strong gains in AI-related chip stocks. Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Micron Technology, and SanDisk all reported impressive earnings and revenue growth, particular...
