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Samsung, SK Hynix Post Record 180 Trillion Won Profit, Market Unmoved

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix together posted a record profit of about 180 trillion won, yet share prices and market sentiment showed little lift. The results were largely priced in, and investors are focused on HBM pricing and the durability of AI capex, making the near-term stock impact neutral.

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YTN · 10-25 19:02 KST
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조선일보 · 10-25 18:21 KST
Samsung and SK Hynix Post 180 Trillion Won Profit, Market Unimpressed
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Samsung, SK Hynix Q3 Operating Profit Seen at 180 Trillion Won; Eyes on Extra Shareholder Returns
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조선일보 · 10-25 17:24 KST
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조선일보 · 10-25 17:04 KST
SK Hynix's 180 Trillion Won Earnings Preview: Can Guidance Surprise?
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조선일보 · 10-25 17:02 KST
Samsung, SK Hynix Post Record 180 Trillion Won Profit, Market Unmoved
Samsung and SK Hynix posted a combined record profit of 180 trillion won, yet shares failed to rally, signaling the market has already priced in a memory cycle peak. Investors now focus on demand sustainability and capex pace.