AI Rally Sends SK Hynix and Samsung Stocks Higher
South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics surged more than 20% on July 30, 2026, as a rebound in U.S. technology stocks followed stronger-than-expected quarterly results from Amazon and Microsoft that revived optimism about AI infrastructure spending. The iShares Semiconductor ETF also jumped overnight, and Japanese semiconductor names such as Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Disco, Lasertec and Renesas Electronics rallied. Market commentary cited Microsoft’s Azure cloud strength and controlled capex as catalysts for renewed risk-on appetite toward AI-linked chipmakers.
- •SK Hynix shares were trading over 25% higher on July 30, 2026.
- •Samsung Electronics rose more than 20% on the same trading day.
- •The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) surged more than 8% overnight.
