https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-jumps-8-after-a-632-profit-surge-and-a-45-billion-shareholder-pledge-micron-and-sandisk-are-riding-alongContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-jumps-8-after-a-632-profit-surge-and-a-45-billion-shareholder-pledge-micron-and-sandisk-are-riding-alonghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-jumps-8-after-a-632-profit-surge-and-a-45-billion-shareholder-pledge-micron-and-sandisk-are-riding-along#u165940Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:56:22 +0000SK Hynix shares jumped eight percent following a third-quarter profit surge of 632 percent, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence memory chips. The memory chipmaker also announced plans for massive shareholder returns. The blockbuster financial results lifted competitor stocks, including Micron and SanDisk, before the opening of United States markets. The broader market performance remained mixed as investors weighed the chip gains against Federal Reserve decisions and megacap losses.Why it mattersThe explosive earnings report from SK Hynix highlights the relentless global demand