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CXMT Unveils New DRAM Architecture, Sparking Monopoly Concerns

Chinese memory maker CXMT unveiled a new DRAM architecture, fueling concerns that its technological breakthrough could challenge the dominance of Samsung, SK hynix and Micron in DRAM. Korean memory stocks fell on the news. If CXMT accelerates its catch-up, it could erode Korean makers' pricing power and margins over the long term, though the near-term supply impact is limited.

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