Medium2026-10-14Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

Musk Slams Memory Chip Pricing as Absurd, Speculation Points to Samsung and SK hynix

Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized memory chip prices as absurd, leading to speculation that his remarks were aimed at memory makers such as Samsung and SK hynix. The comments could create public pressure on memory pricing and affect short-term investor sentiment, but are unlikely to change supply-demand fundamentals.

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Businesskorea · 10-14 10:36 KST
Musk Slams Memory Chip Pricing, Raising Questions Over Samsung, SK hynix
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DIGITIMES · 10-14 10:30 KST
Musk Blasts Memory Prices as Absurd, Speculation Points to Samsung and SK hynix
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