On the morning of the 25th, shares of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, the semiconductor leaders, are strong. This reflects expectations for a recovery in the semiconductor sector ahead of Micron's earnings announcement.
As of 9:38 a.m. on the 25th, SK hynix is trading at 288,000 won, up 9,500 won (3.41%) from the previous trading day. It recorded a peak of 291,500 won during trading, setting a new yearly high.
At the same time, Samsung Electronics also rose 0.5% compared to the previous day, maintaining its position above "60,000 won".
Micron, a U.S. semiconductor corporation referred to as the "memory semiconductor windfall", is poised to announce its third-quarter results (March-May) on the 26th, reflecting expectations for strong performance.
In particular, expectations for a recovery in the sector contributed to semiconductor-related stocks rising sharply on the New York Stock Exchange overnight. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 3.77%. NVIDIA, the leader in AI semiconductors, closed up 2.59% from the previous day. Broadcom and Intel also rose 3.94% and 6.42%, respectively.