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Chip stocks bounce back as AI rally resumes; CMA launches inquiry into Paramount-Warner Bros deal – business live

Chip stocks bounce back as AI rally resumes; CMA launches inquiry into Paramount-Warner Bros deal – business live

Summary

South Korean chip stocks, like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, rose sharply after a recent drop, pushing the KOSPI stock market up by 8.4%. OpenAI has applied to sell shares in a public stock offering, potentially valuing the company at more than $1 trillion, as tech firms related to artificial intelligence prepare to enter the stock market.

Key Facts

  • The Seoul stock exchange triggered circuit breakers twice due to rapid market rises, not falls.
  • Samsung Electronics shares increased by over 9%, and SK Hynix shares rose by 15%.
  • The KOSPI market index climbed 8.4%, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day.
  • SK Hynix partnered with Nvidia to develop memory chips for AI systems, boosting investor interest.
  • Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang visited Seoul and engaged with local tech leaders.
  • OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO), with a valuation possibly above $1 trillion.
  • Other AI-related companies like Anthropic and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are also preparing to go public soon.
  • Market experts warn the rapid swings show high volatility and cautious investor speculation.
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