Friday, 3 October, 2025
Chipmakers Rally Adds $200 Billion to Market Amid AI-Boom Surge

Global semiconductor stocks soared as investors surged into AI-related opportunities, pushing combined valuations up by over $200 billion. Korean chipmakers led the gains, with SK Hynix jumping ~10% and Samsung Electronics up ~3.5%. Equipment makers like ASML also rallied, boosted by optimism around AI-driven demand. The momentum is described as driven by FOMO, despite valuation risks.
Read full story at Economic Times