SK Hynix

SK Hynix is partnering with Applied Materials to advance next-generation DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technologies. This collaboration at the EPIC Center will allow SK Hynix engineers to work directly with Applied Materials technologists, accelerating the development of new materials and manufacturing approaches critical for AI systems.

SK Hynix shares have jumped six-fold since the start of 2025, playing a crucial role in the KOSPI's record-breaking performance. The company is a major beneficiary of the memory supercycle and AI demand.

SK Hynix, a rival chipmaker to Samsung Electronics, saw its stock climb 8.87%, benefiting from the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector driven by Nvidia's conference.

SK Hynix is a rival of Samsung Electronics in the production of high-performance memory chips. While SK Hynix had a lead in HBM3 chips, Samsung Electronics' early production of HBM4 positions it as a frontrunner, potentially impacting SK Hynix's market share.

SK Hynix shares have risen 29% this year, driven by strong investor confidence in memory producers amidst the surging demand for AI-related memory components.