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SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points Further details about the company's debut and its impact are available from KPRC 2 Houston. 8% due to high demand for memory chips, driven by interest in artificial intelligence.
A South Korean memory chipmaker has made a significant debut on Wall Street. SK Hynix saw its shares rise by 12.8% due to high demand for memory chips, driven by interest in artificial intelligence.
The company is one of the largest in South Korea and its shares have performed well, more than tripling in value. SK Hynix priced its American depositary receipts at $149 each and they opened at $170.
Further details about the company's debut and its impact are available from KPRC 2 Houston. The initial share sale raised substantial proceeds, making it a notable event in the US market.
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Category: business Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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