Asian Stock Markets Surge on Strong Semiconductor Stocks: "SK hynix Jumps 12%"

Asian stock markets rose on optimism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and strong earnings reports from major U.S. big tech companies.

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On May 4, the KOSPI surged by 338.12 points (5.12%) compared to the previous trading day, reaching an all-time high of 6,936.99. During the session, it briefly climbed to as high as 6,937.00.

Semiconductor stocks led the rally. Samsung Electronics closed at 232,500 won, up 12,000 won (5.44%) from the previous trading day. SK hynix rose by 12.52% to 1,447,000 won. Both Samsung Electronics and SK hynix posted record-high closing prices.

Taiwan's TAIEX index also soared by 4.57%, closing at 40,705.14 and surpassing the 40,000 mark for the first time ever on a closing basis. Stock markets in Japan and mainland China were closed for the day. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) also gained 6.56%.

Dylan Wu, strategist at Pepperstone Group, said, "The current market is showing a solid performance, supported by AI-driven trading and the AI boom," adding, "However, geopolitical turmoil and high oil prices remain constant constraints." He also noted, "We remain cautiously optimistic about the Asian markets overall."

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