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Samsung loses lead to SK Hynix amid AI demand surge

Samsung Electronics, a leading name in memory semiconductors, has seen its standing diminish.

The company has fallen behind SK Hynix in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production, leading to a significant drop in profits and a decrease in market value of about US$126 billion, according to S&P Capital IQ.

Memory chips are vital for data storage in devices like smartphones and laptops, an area where Samsung once excelled.

However, advanced AI applications now demand high-bandwidth memory technology.

SK Hynix’s strategic investment in HBM has paid off with record operating profits.

Recent Samsung developments

Timeline
01-Nov-2024 💻 Samsung focuses on high-value AI chips post-earnings miss
  • Samsung focuses on high-value chip production.
  • Q3 profit missed expectations at 9.2 trillion won.
30-Oct-2024 📉 Samsung shares plummet 32%, losing $122b to chip rivals
  • Samsung’s stock dropped 32%, losing $122B
  • Investors sold $10.7B in shares amid recovery doubts
22-Oct-2024 🤝 Samsung, Intel eye foundry alliance to challenge TSMC
  • Intel CEO to meet Samsung for potential partnership
  • Collaboration aims to boost competitiveness against TSMC
16-Oct-2024 ✊ Samsung India workers end strike after 37 days
  • Samsung workers end strike after 31 days.
  • Agreement reached on wages, conditions, and union recognition.
08-Oct-2024 📉 Samsung’s profit declines amid AI chip delays

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