SK Hynix Surges 7% on AI Chip Boom, Apple and Deutsche Telekom Ride Tech Wave
SK Hynix shares jumped sharply on continued demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in artificial intelligence, while Apple and Deutsche Telekom also gained on shifting chip demand and telecom pricing strategies.
Shares of SK Hynix led midday market swings, gaining on sustained demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in artificial intelligence [195159]. Analysts highlighted shifts in chip demand affecting major technology, media, and telecom players, including Apple and Deutsche Telekom [195235]. The broader tech sector saw positive momentum as consumer tech trends and telecom pricing strategies supported stock performance [195235]. SK Hynix's rise came alongside other market movers, including Nio, which rose sharply after stronger-than-expected delivery numbers, and AppLovin, which surged following a bullish analyst upgrade on its advertising technology [195159].