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StocksUpdated•Originally published 13 July 2026•Updated 13 July 2026•
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SK Hynix Shares Slump 10% in Seoul Following Record Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

1SK Hynix's Seoul-listed shares fell over 10% as investors took profits following the company's successful Nasdaq debut.
2Analysts pointed to a 'correctional period' following massive gains driven by the AI memory-chip boom.

In a move reflecting the typical volatility following major IPOs, SK Hynix's Seoul-listed shares faced sharp selling pressure, dropping by more than 10% in a single session. This decline follows the company's record-breaking US debut, where it raised approximately $26.5 billion by pricing 177.9 million depository shares at $149 each, marking the largest share sale by a foreign company in US history. Despite the Seoul slump, the company's new American depository receipts (ADRs) had surged 12.8% during their inaugural Nasdaq session on Friday.

This correction occurs as analysts point to a combination of profit-taking and cooling expectations for near-term shipments of next-generation HBM4 memory chips. The semiconductor sector remains highly competitive; major rival Samsung Electronics recently reported an operating profit surge of over 900% (Search: Samsung Q2 2024 earnings), while Nvidia's record $26 billion quarterly revenue (Search: Nvidia Q1 2025 revenue) continues to set a high bar for AI-linked hardware providers like SK Hynix.

Looking ahead, traders are monitoring technical support levels in the Korean market following the recent price action. On the economic calendar, global markets are awaiting the U.S. ISM Services PMI data on July 6, 2026, which could impact risk appetite across the global tech sector. Investors will also closely follow upcoming speeches from Fed officials, including Governor Waller, to gauge the trajectory of monetary policy and its subsequent impact on capital flows into emerging market equities.