ADR

SK Hynix shares surged over 11% after announcing plans for a U.S. stock market listing of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). This move, expected to raise nearly $30 billion, aims to broaden its investor base and enhance its valuation, particularly in light of booming AI chip demand. The company is significantly investing in U.S. and South Korean facilities to meet this demand, with analysts viewing the listing as a key step to compete with rivals like Micron and tap into the global AI market.