SK Hynix Shares Slide After South Korea Sell-Off. This Expert Sees a ‘Vicious Circle' Forming

SK Hynix stock slumped in its first full day of U.S. trading as jitters continued to weigh on chip and memory stocks.

Investopedia • 7 hours ago

SK Hynix Makes its US Debut: Which ETFs Offer Exposure?

Friday, July 10, may have been ordinary for those outside the investment community, but for folks engaged with the market, it marked an opportunity to gain exposure to the second most valuable company in South Korea. On Friday, SK Hynix (SKHY) became available to U.S. investors via the Nasdaq.

ETF Trends • 12 hours ago

With SK Hynix, Korean Market Volatility Won't Stay Local

The Korean stock market is now interlinked with American portfolios, Christopher Collins writes.

Barrons • 4 hours ago

Top catalysts for South Korea's Kospi Index this week

The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

Invezz • Jul 12, 2026

Kospi Index jumps as Samsung, SK Hynix lead, but beware of key risks

South Korea's Kospi Index jumped by over 4% on Friday, capping a highly volatile week that saw it plunge to 7,060, its lowest level since May 20. It remains in a local bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year.

Invezz • Jul 10, 2026

South Korean shares slump 5.2% as AI valuation concerns trigger chip stock selloff

South Korean shares fell sharply for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, with heavy losses in semiconductor stocks and growing concerns over AI-related valuations dragging the benchmark index into bear market territory. The sharp decline followed an early rebound in the session.

Invezz • Jul 8, 2026

It was the world's hottest stock market. Now South Korea's stock-market index has entered bear-market territory

The cumulative impact of several different narratives – competition, sustainability, excessive leverage, international outflows- has sapped the Korean market of its upward mobility since clocking up a record high in June.

Market Watch • Jul 8, 2026

LG Energy Solution flags 77% fall in Q2 operating profit on continued weak EV demand

South Korean battery ​maker LG Energy ‌Solution said on Tuesday it expects ​April-June operating ​profit to fall ⁠77% to 113 ​billion won ($73.91 ​million), as sluggish electric vehicle (EV) demand continued ​to weigh ​on battery sales.

Reuters • Jul 7, 2026

South Korea's $590B Chip Bet Has Semiconductor ETFs Buzzing, but Memory Cycles Have Burned Believers Before

While a justifiable amount of A.I.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 6, 2026

Kospi Index slides as foreigners dump ahead of Samsung earnings

The Kospi Index retreated by over 1.5% today, July 6, as foreign investors continued to sell their shares ahead of Samsung Electronics' preliminary earnings report. It was trading at 7,947, down by 15% from its highest point this year.

Invezz • Jul 6, 2026