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Memory stocks fell in premarket trading due to Toshiba's plan to expand hard-drive production, raising concerns about supply and pricing. Micron (MU) dropped 2%, SanDisk (SNDK) 2.18%, and SK Hynix (SKHY) 0.7%. Cantor Fitzgerald views the sell-off as overdone, citing strong demand and Toshiba's limited market share. Micron also faces potential strike action in Taiwan. Year-to-date gains for the stocks are 266.34%, 599.49%, and 8.66%, respectively.

SK Hynix (SKHY) shares fell 2.8% despite AMD's (AMD) support for multi-generation HBM cooperation. SKHY's stock is 39.23% above its GF Value of $128.96, suggesting high growth expectations. AMD's Lisa Su praised HBM4 performance but no new purchase commitments were disclosed. SK Hynix needs firm volumes and disciplined spending to justify its valuation.

SK Hynix (SKHY) fell 2.5% premarket, extending declines ahead of Q3 earnings. Investors cite higher U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger Korean won. Despite this, SKHY benefits from AI-driven demand, reporting Q2 revenue of 79.32 trillion won and operating profit of 60.54 trillion won. The company is advancing HBM4 production and collaborating with Nvidia. Analysts unanimously rate SKHY a Strong Buy, with a $254.70 price target, implying 31% upside.

SK Hynix (SKHY) shares fell 6% after Bloomberg reported its Solidigm subsidiary may pursue a $100B IPO. Micron (MU) and Western Digital (WDC) also dropped 4%, impacting the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM). Solidigm's potential listing raises governance concerns, while Micron's earnings are upcoming.

SK Hynix (SKHY) shares fell 4.17% premarket and 5.05% in Seoul amid semiconductor selloff. Concerns over Solidigm's potential 2027 IPO, valued at up to $150B, weighed on the stock. SKHY ADSs trade at a 42% premium to Seoul-listed shares. Foreign investors sold KRW 1.7275T of SKHY shares, the largest net selling in KOSPI.

U.S. stock futures declined early Monday due to rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in oil prices. Nasdaq futures fell 0.8%, while Dow and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.3%. Key stocks in focus include Nvidia (NVDA), Micron (MU), SK Hynix (SKHY), and Nio (NIO). Micron is expected to report a significant revenue surge in its Q4 earnings. Other notable mentions include SpaceX (SPCX), Oracle (ORCL), and Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR).

SK Hynix (SKHY) is considering an IPO for its subsidiary Solidigm, potentially valuing it at $150 billion and raising $15 billion by 2027. The move aims to unlock value and provide financial flexibility, following SK Hynix's record Q2 2026 results. Risks include market cyclicality and valuation sustainability.

SK Hynix (SKHY) shares fell 3% to $189.79 despite Wolfe Research raising its price target to $250. Wolfe projects SK Hynix and Micron (MU) could repurchase 32% and 25% of their market caps by 2027. SanDisk (SNDK) dropped 3%, and Micron slid 2%. The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) fell 3%, outpacing the QQQ's 0.87% decline, indicating sector-wide selling.

Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), and SK hynix (SKHY) benefit from AI-driven demand for memory, boosting prices and earnings. Micron reported record fiscal third-quarter revenue of $41.46 billion in June and guided for roughly $50 billion in fourth-quarter revenue. Analysts expect strong DRAM revenue of $38.3 billion and rising gross profit estimates. However, Jensen Investment Management warns of cyclical risks, noting that current earnings may not be sustainable long-term.

Wolfe Research raised its price target for SK Hynix (SKHY) to $250, citing improving memory pricing and potential cash returns. The firm expects SKHY and Micron (MU) to generate significant free cash flow through 2028, enabling substantial share buybacks. Both stocks fell amid broader market weakness, with SKHY down 3% and MU down 2%.