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koreatimes.co.krFire at SK Hynix Cheongju Plant Quickly Extinguished, No Impact on Chip Production
A fire and toxic gas leak at SK Hynix's Cheongju semiconductor plant in South Korea led to the evacuation of about 3,600 workers. Seven people were injured in the incident, which occurred on Monday mid-morning.
restofworld.orgSamsung Electronics Reaches Tentative Deal With Union Over Bonuses
Samsung Electronics agreed to a tentative labor deal this week that averted a walkout by nearly 48,000 workers. The agreement addresses bonus payments tied to operating profits from the company's semiconductor business.
koreaherald.comSamsung Electronics and Union Fail to Reach Wage Agreement in First Mediation Round
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-mediated wage talks Monday but did not reach an agreement. The sides plan to meet again Tuesday after failing to resolve differences over performance-based bonuses.
nypost.comRep. April McClain Delaney Discloses Purchase of $1,001–$15,000 in Entegris Stock on April 15
The Maryland Democrat disclosed the purchase of ENTG shares in a Periodic Transaction Report digitally signed on May 6. Entegris, which supplies materials for semiconductor manufacturing, has seen its stock rise sharply this year amid strong artificial intelligence demand. The la…
upi.comSamsung Electronics Surges Past $1 Trillion Market Cap as Shares Jump Over 15%
Samsung Electronics reached a $1 trillion market capitalization on Wednesday as shares surged more than 15%, driven by strong first-quarter results and AI demand. The company became the second Asian firm to hit this milestone after TSMC. Related stocks like SK Hynix also rose sha…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSamsung Projects 90-95% Q1 DRAM Price Increase; AI Spending at $725 Billion
Samsung Electronics reported a sharp increase in DRAM prices due to demand exceeding supply, as Google leads Big Tech in aggressive AI infrastructure investments projected to reach $725 billion industry-wide. Geopolitical tensions rise with CENTCOM planning strikes on Iranian inf…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTaiwan Court Convicts Five, Fines Tokyo Electron Unit T$150 Million in TSMC Trade Secrets Theft Case
A Taiwan court in New Taipei fined the local unit of Japan's Tokyo Electron T$150 million and imposed jail terms of up to 10 years on five defendants for stealing TSMC's sensitive chip technology. The case, involving charges under the National Security Act, marks one of Taiwan's…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewASML Reports Q1 2026 Sales of €8.8 Billion and Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance
ASML disclosed first-quarter 2026 sales of €8.8 billion, aligning with prior guidance, while elevating its annual revenue outlook to €36–€40 billion. Gross margins stood at 53%, though free cash flow burn increased amid production scaling. Shares dropped about 5% following the ea…