Asian equity markets opened mixed as the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI rose on semiconductor gains, while Hong Kong and Shanghai slipped amid geopolitical tensions.

Asian equity markets slipped after heavy selling in semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics dragged regional indices lower amid AI valuation concerns.

Famous investor Michael Burry has opened a short position against chipmaker Nvidia, spotlighting growing concerns over artificial intelligence infrastructure costs and market valuations.

Samsung Electronics has announced a record shareholder return programme of up to 110 trillion won, capitalizing on booming demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors.

Advanced Micro Devices reported record revenue and raised its outlook, yet shares slid in extended trading amid sky-high investor expectations for AI growth.

The Kospi index staged a dramatic recovery driven by Samsung's record semiconductor earnings and emergency regulatory stabilization measures.

South Korean memory-chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix suffered steep stock declines amid mounting fears over AI infrastructure spending and Chinese competition.

The Nasdaq-100 index slid into correction territory following a severe global sell-off in semiconductor and memory stocks driven by AI infrastructure spending concerns.

ASML's share price plunged following a report that a state-backed Chinese consortium has begun mass-producing immersion DUV lithography machines.

Analyst forecasts diverge sharply on newly listed memory firm CXMT, with Nomura predicting massive gains and Morningstar citing technology constraints.

Intel surpassed revenue expectations in the second quarter as its AI-driven business units experienced significant growth, despite ongoing semiconductor supply chain bottlenecks.

AMD has entered a multi-billion dollar agreement to supply Anthropic with Instinct MI450 chips to help the firm scale its AI infrastructure and diversify hardware.

Global markets show resilience as an energy sector rally offsets the Japanese yen's decline to its weakest level since 1986. Investors are now closely watching upcoming tech earnings and central bank policy for signals on inflation.

US markets closed higher as a surge in semiconductor shares countered concerns over Middle East tensions and Canadian trade tariffs. Investors are now shifting focus toward critical upcoming quarterly earnings reports.

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is navigating sharp share price swings following its Nasdaq entry, as global semiconductor stocks face a wider cooling trend.

President Xi Jinping is positioning China as a leader for the Global South by offering training and technology to counter tightening U.S. export restrictions.

US equity markets declined on 13 July 2026 as rising crude prices and a slump in semiconductor shares impacted the major indices. Markets are now focusing on upcoming corporate earnings and congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix saw its shares rise 13% during its record-breaking U.S. market debut, signaling strong investor interest in AI memory technology.

South Korean memory-chip producer SK Hynix has drawn significant global institutional interest for its US share offering, signaling confidence in the AI data-center boom.

Apple has committed to a multi-year, $30 billion agreement with Broadcom to produce advanced wireless components at a facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.