Macro▲ Bullish

Kospi jumps 7% as SK Hynix results lift AI chip stocks

TradingGain Newsroom·20h ago·28 Oct 2026, 09:59 UTC

South Korea's Kospi index rose 7% as chipmakers led a wider recovery in AI-related stocks. The move followed SK Hynix reporting a sevenfold jump in profit and announcing another $45 billion in shareholder payouts. For traders, it shows strong earnings can lift a whole market sector and may shift risk appetite.

Why it matters

SK Hynix reported a sevenfold profit surge, a strong result that drew investor attention.
The company also announced another $45 billion in shareholder returns.
Chipmakers led the rebound, suggesting AI-linked stocks may be regaining investor interest.

What to watch next

Watch whether other AI and chip stocks keep rising after SK Hynix's results, and how the Kospi holds its gains in the sessions ahead.

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