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SK Hynix shares rise 5.2%

European Chip Stocks Rise on Renewed AI Optimism

European semiconductor shares rose after Anthropic’s IPO paperwork renewed optimism in AI-exposed stocks. South Korea’s SK Hynix closed 5.2% higher and Samsung Electronics gained 4.2%.

Asian Stocks Rise on Tech, Nasdaq Futures Slip - Asia Market Wrap

Asian stocks rose 0.9%, led by technology shares in South Korea and Japan, as Wall Street benchmarks snapped a two-day losing streak. Chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics rallied over 4% ahead of earnings later this week. The advance in equities moderated, with Nasdaq 100 futures slipping 0.2% and Europea

Consumer Tech Weekly Roundup Covers Earnings, AI and Product News

A consumer technology roundup covers reported results, AI developments, product announcements and other corporate news from Oct. 12–16.

South Korean shares post biggest weekly fall since 2008 on AI worries

KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers Korean won strengthens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls For the midday report, please click... SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets: * South Korean shares rebounded from a six-month low on Friday on dip-buying but still ended the we

Asia Shares Jump as Chip Selloff Eases - Asia Market Wrap

Stocks extended gains and the dollar weakened as traders pared expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike after Chair Kevin Warsh refrained from endorsing tighter policy, despite this week’s hotter-than-expected inflation data. MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge climbed 1.6%, while S&P 500 futures reversed losses of

Dow Rises 0.9% to 52,080 as Nasdaq 100 Falls 0.6%

U.S. stocks diverged by midday Thursday: the Dow gained about 459 points to 52,080, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.6% to about 29,783. The report cited hot inflation and rate-hike fears alongside a sell-off in chip and AI-hardware stocks.

ANALYSIS — ASML's 'sold out' outlook forces investors to look beyond demand

ASML now expects chip-tool shortages through 2028 Customers discuss orders stretching into 2029 and 2030 Debate shifts to capacity, pricing and AI demand staying power By Toby Sterling and Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM, Oct 15 (Reuters) — In April, computer chip equipment maker ASML's CEO Christophe Fouquet told shareholder

SK Hynix Shares Fall 11.42% in Seoul as Chip Selloff Deepens

SK Hynix shares fell 11.42% to KRW 1,257,000 in Seoul, while Samsung Electronics dropped 8.84% and South Korea’s KOSPI fell 7.81%. SK Hynix’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs fell 3.96% to $141.71 in extended trading after closing down 6.06% Wednesday.

GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks stabilise after chip selloff; US inflation data up next

(Updates prices) Tech stocks steady, ASML rises after earnings Money markets price roughly 20% chance of Fed hike this month Brent crude rises above $106 a barrel Government bonds stable, yields a touch lower on the day By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) — Global stocks rose on Wednesday, helped by a steadying i

GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks steady as chipmakers recover ahead of US inflation data

Tech stocks steady, ASML rises after earnings Money markets price roughly 20% chance of Fed hike this month Brent crude rises nearly 1% to $106.5 a barrel Government bonds stable; US 30-year yield falls for fourth day (Updates throughout) By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) — Global stocks rose on Wednesday, help

South Korean shares end lower on caution ahead of US inflation data

KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellers Korean won strengthens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield rises For the midday report, please click... SEOUL, Oct 14 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets: * South Korean shares erased early gains to end lower on Wednesday, as caution prevailed ahead of

South Korean shares rise as chipmakers rebound on dip buying

KOSPI rises, foreigners net sellers Korean won strengthens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield rises SEOUL, Oct 14 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets: * South Korean shares rose on Wednesday, led by a rebound in chipmakers on dip buying following five consecutive sessions of decline. * T

Investor Says Micron Earnings Have Not Peaked, Favors Optics and Crypto

Jordi Visser said he does not expect Micron to reach an earnings peak soon, but prefers optics companies and crypto for new investment. He said he bought Micron shares over the past three months, though his position is smaller than the one he sold in May.

Goldman Sachs quarterly profit rises on equities strength

Equities revenue jumps 72% in third quarter Investment banking fee rises 21% despite broader M&A slowdown Goldman shares have gained 1.7% so far in 2026 By Saeed Azhar and Pritam Biswas Oct 13 (Reuters) — Goldman Sachs on Tuesday posted a higher third-quarter profit as dealmaking remained steady and volatile markets ti

US STOCKS — S&P 500, Dow futures muted after big bank earnings, chip slide weighs

Futures: Dow up 0.18%, S&P down 0.13%, Nasdaq down 0.59% JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo slip despite higher Q3 profit UnitedHealth gains after raising annual profit forecast (Updates after JPMorgan, Wells Fargo earnings) By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Purvi Agarwal Oct 13 (Reuters) — Futures linked to the S&P 500 and the Dow w

US STOCKS — S&P 500 futures muted as investors await big bank earnings; chip weakness weighs

(For a Reuters live blog on US, UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) Futures: Dow up 0.61%, S&P up 0.03%, Nasdaq down 0.51% Oct 13 (Reuters) — Futures tied to the S&P 500 were muted on Tuesday, with major US banks scheduled to report earnings while weakness in chip stocks weighed

GLOBAL MARKETS — World stocks dip as chips slide, bonds rise

(Updates with European prices, analyst's comments) Chipmakers drop across the globe on competition concerns US bank earnings to show impact of rising yields on lending, dealmaking and funding Treasuries rise as investors seek safety, oil markets in focus By Ankur Banerjee and Sruthi Shankar Oct 13 (Reuters) — World sto

EMERGING MARKETS — Tech selloff drags MSCI stocks index to two — month low

Stocks index weighed by Asia selloff; EM equities elsewhere rise AI investment props up global growth; war, debt threaten outlook - IMF Senegal close to final resolution with debtors, G24 director says Romanian inflation rises more than expected, political crisis, drought cloud outlook By Johann M Cherian Oct 13 (Reute

LIVE MARKETS — AI jitters, but the STOXX still rises

(Adds blog post) STOXX 600 up 0.6% AI jitters, earnings in focus Wal St futures mixed Broadcom CEO says AI investing like "casino gambling" Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at Ai Jitters, But The Stoxx Still Rises Markets may

GLOBAL MARKETS — Asian stocks hit 2 — month low on AI jitters, bonds find favour

(Updates to Asia afternoon) Chipmakers lead regional losses after a Wall Street semiconductor selloff US bank earnings to show impact of rising yields on lending, dealmaking and funding Treasuries rise as investors seek safety, oil markets in focus By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Asian stocks slid to a

Memory Stocks Fall as Earnings Estimates and Analyst Targets Rise

Micron, SanDisk and SK Hynix shares have fallen from recent highs even as earnings estimates and some analyst price targets rose. The article highlights valuation risks if memory-chip profits weaken, alongside Micron management’s statement that 26 multiyear agreements should cover more than 35% of revenue through 2030.

Bulls and Bears: Nvidia, Lumentum, Planet Labs

examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks made weekly gains despite a volatile finish, as record-high Treasury yields, rising oil prices, and fresh doubts about the artificial intelligence boom weighed on investor sentiment. The

Goldman upgrades Palantir to buy

Goldman Sachs upgraded Palantir to buy from neutral, saying the company is positioned to benefit from growth in bespoke software and sovereign AI. The stock was up 1.6%.

European chip stocks fall on AI exposure selloff

European semiconductor shares fell as investors sold tech stocks with artificial-intelligence exposure. E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures also pointed lower, indicating weaker U.S. tech sentiment.

Dow futures little changed as yields rise

Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight while 10-year Treasury yields edged higher after touching a 24-year high intraday. The article also flagged Samsung, Micron, Taiwan Semiconductor and Sandisk ahead of chip-related results and sales updates.

Samsung's Q3 Profit Guidance Tops Analyst Estimates As AI Demand Outstrips Memory Supply

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC: SSNLF ) on Wednesday guided for a rise in third-quarter profit and sales as artificial intelligence demand for memory chips tightens supply across the industry, though its shares in Seoul slipped less than 1%. Profit And Sales Jump Again The world’s largest memory chipmaker expects th

Dow futures edge lower as yields rise

Dow Jones futures fell 0.1%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures lost a fraction. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to nearly 5.3% after a strong auction, while crude oil prices rose 1%.

Bitcoin, ether fall as Treasury yields rise

Bitcoin fell 3% to $83,098 and ethereum lost 5% to $2,564 as traders pointed to record-high Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. XRP and solana also declined in a broader crypto selloff.

South Korea shares fall 2% as chipmakers fret over Samsung earnings

South Korea's KOSPI closed down 1.98% at 6,803.90, its lowest since Sept. 17, amid foreign selling and anxiety over bond yields. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both fell, with caution ahead of Samsung's earnings report weighing on sentiment.