Daily Market Updates: SK Hynix and Samsung shares jump more than 20% as AI rally returns

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SK Hynix and Samsung shares jump more than 20% as AI rally returns

The surge in South Korean chipmakers tracks a sharp rebound in U.S. technology stocks, lifting sentiment across the sector.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

South Korea’s major chipmakers, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, rose sharply on Friday, both gaining more than 20%.

CNBC World said the move followed a renewed rally in U.S. technology stocks, linking the sell-off recovery to broader AI-linked market momentum.

The gains highlighted how trading in South Korea’s chip-heavy market can quickly reflect swings in global tech sentiment.

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CNBC WorldSK Hynix and Samsung shares surge over 20% as AI rally roars back

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