https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-s-profit-surge-45-billion-payout-fuel-ai-rallyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-s-profit-surge-45-billion-payout-fuel-ai-rallyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sk-hynix-s-profit-surge-45-billion-payout-fuel-ai-rally#u165219Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:36:06 +0000South Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix reported a 632 percent increase in third-quarter operating profit, driven by heavy demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors. Alongside the blockbuster financial results, the company announced a massive shareholder return program. The earnings report helped lift the broader artificial intelligence and memory sector, with industry peers such as Micron and SanDisk also experiencing positive market momentum. Executives further stated that strong demand dynamics will sustain industry trends for years to come.Why it mattersThe financial results from S