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SK Hynix rose 12.28%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent news,

1. On July 21, the South Korean stock market rebounded sharply, driven by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with the KOSPI index rising over 4%. Data from South Korean customs showed that exports in the first 20 days of July approached USD 55 billion, with semiconductor exports surging 180.6%, driving SK Hynix's stock price up 5.22%.

2. On July 20, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated at the Jeju Forum that global semiconductor demand is expected to grow significantly next year, with demand in the AI sector projected to increase by 60% to 100% compared to this year. He also pointed out that current chip prices are abnormally high and need to return to normal levels; otherwise, the market will shrink. This statement boosted market sentiment, driving up SK Hynix's stock price.

3. On July 19, Barclays initiated coverage of SK Hynix ADR with a buy rating and a target price of USD 330. Out of 37 analysts, 36 gave a buy rating, with high EPS and low P/E attracting investors, pushing the stock price up. The South Korean stock market has become a global sentiment barometer for AI, with high volatility.

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Micron Technology rose 12.75%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 21, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warned that memory chip prices are abnormally high, which the market interpreted as a warning of short-term overheating risks in the industry, thereby boosting sentiment in the semiconductor sector and leading to a rebound in Micron's stock price. Source: MarketWatch

2. On July 21, Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore pointed out that the memory shortage driven by data center demand has allowed manufacturers to raise prices, with expectations of a 25% price surge in the third quarter. Source: MarketWatch

3. On July 21, Bank of America reaffirmed its "buy" rating on Micron Technology with a target price of USD 1,550, further consolidating market confidence. Source: Investing.com The semiconductor industry is experiencing strong demand, with significant capital inflows.

NVIDIA rose 1.69%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent news,

1. On July 21, NVIDIA disclosed that it holds a 9.3% stake in Dutch cloud service provider Nebius, which led to a 7.8% increase in Nebius's stock price. This move demonstrates NVIDIA's continued investment in the AI infrastructure sector, enhancing market confidence.

2. On July 21, NVIDIA announced the launch of its next-generation AI accelerator cabinet NVL72, which has a token processing capability 10 times that of the previous generation. The introduction of this new technology has improved product performance and market competitiveness, driving up the stock price.

3. On July 20, Oppenheimer listed NVIDIA as a "best of the best" momentum stock, maintaining an "outperform" rating. Analysts believe NVIDIA's dominance in the AI chip sector is solid, further boosting market sentiment. The competition in the AI chip sector is fierce, and market sentiment is high AMD rose by 7.95%. Based on recent news,

4. On July 20, AMD announced a deepened strategic partnership with Microsoft, with Microsoft's Azure cloud platform set to deploy AMD's Helios rack-level AI system for cutting-edge model inference and Azure AI services. This news boosted AMD's stock price by approximately 5%.

5. On July 20, UBS released a research report indicating that demand for AI servers continues to heat up, with AMD's new generation Helios cabinets' shipment forecast raised from 2,000 units to 5,000 units, further enhancing market expectations for AMD.

6. On July 20, KeyBanc Capital Markets published a research report stating that the analog chip sector is expected to deliver strong results, with AMD anticipating a 15% to 20% increase in server CPU shipments by 2026, further boosting market confidence. The demand for AI continues to grow, and the industry outlook is optimistic.

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TSMC rose by 5.56%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 21, the Taiwan stock market rebounded strongly, with TSMC as a major driving force, pushing the market up. TSMC's stock price rose to NT$2,400, becoming a leader among electronic weighted stocks, driving the market up by about 1,000 points. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On July 20, TSMC announced an additional investment of $100 billion in Arizona, USA, to meet strong customer demand. This move boosted investor confidence, leading to a rise in stock price. Source: Bloomberg

3. On July 20, TSMC's CFO Jensen Huang stated that demand for AI chips is strong and will continue for many years, prompting the company to accelerate capacity expansion. This news boosted market sentiment, leading to a rise in stock price. Source: CaiLianShe. The semiconductor industry is experiencing strong demand, with significant capital inflow