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Samsung and SK Hynix Rebound Amid Shareholder Return Concerns; Nvidia Earnings in Focus

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rebounded after recent declines triggered by shareholder return plans, with investors now eyeing Nvidia's upcoming earnings.

What Happened

Rebound Momentum: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rebounded on the 25th after experiencing sharp declines over the previous two days following their respective shareholder return announcements. While Samsung closed flat, SK Hynix turned positive as bargain hunting emerged.

Shareholder Return Issues: The recent sell-off was partly attributed to a 'sell-on' effect, as market participants felt Samsung's shareholder return plan fell short of expectations for large-scale share buybacks. Analysts noted that the market had already priced in higher expectations for capital allocation.

Nvidia Factor: The global semiconductor sector is on high alert ahead of Nvidia's earnings report scheduled for the 27th. Weakness in U.S. tech stocks and concerns over Treasury yields have further dampened investor sentiment across the industry.

Market Outlook: Experts suggest that the recent weakness in semiconductor stocks is likely a short-term phenomenon driven by supply and demand volatility. They anticipate that investor sentiment will recover once Nvidia's results are confirmed and interest rates stabilize.

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