SK Hynix's US ADR listing will be a very positive catalyst, narrowing its valuation discount to Micron. Inclusion in indexes like the Nasdaq 100 would trigger massive passive fund buying, creating a long-term positive demand dynamic for the stock.
Samsung's Q2 operating profit significantly beat consensus even after including one-off bonus costs, with actual OP likely over 100 trillion won. The company has multi-year long-term agreements (LTAs) providing structural earnings stability over 3-5 years. Samsung's leading-edge foundry (2nm) offers a competitive cost/performance edge vs. TSMC's 3nm. Anticipates a sizable shareholder return program in H2, the final year of its three-year policy, which will drive the stock rerating.