AI boom lifts chipmakers, adding $200 billion in value
Chipmakers just got a $200 billion boost as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tech sends semiconductor stocks soaring.
Big names like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are leading the charge, with their shares jumping 10% and 3.5%.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the Kospi Index are both hitting new highs.
AI's impact on chip demand
Chips power everything from your phone to massive data centers—and AI is making them hotter than ever.
With OpenAI now valued at $500 billion and teaming up with leading South Korean chipmakers, the momentum isn't slowing down.
Analysts say this AI wave will keep driving growth as more companies invest in smarter, faster tech.
Future of the chip market
Even with high stock prices—like the Philly index trading at nearly 27 times expected earnings—the outlook stays strong.
Experts predict global chip sales will top $700 billion by 2025, thanks to nonstop investment in AI-ready chips, powerful memory, and custom silicon built for tomorrow's tech needs.