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SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) Shares Decline Despite Record Quarterly Profits as Investors Weigh AI Spending Concerns

SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) shares fell as the company posted record quarterly revenue and profit, yet failed to meet the high expectations of investors grappling with AI spending concerns. While the company saw sustained demand growth from expanding AI infrastructure investments, its performance was market-wide chip stock sell-offs continued to weigh on sentiment. Global markets are currently monitoring the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, with traders pricing in a high likelihood that the central bank will hold rates steady. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have caused oil prices to surge, following a report from the U.S. Central Command that Iranian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces. All missiles were successfully intercepted. In other corporate news, Ford Motor Co. (F) shares rose after beating earnings expectations and lifting its 2026 forecast, while Visa Inc. (V) shares slipped following underwhelming guidance. Investors are also awaiting earnings from major tech companies including Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT).

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