AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks
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The sell-off in AI stocks intensified, driving South Korea's stock market to its lowest level in three months. Chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix fell more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competition. Investors are dumping chip stocks due to concerns about the heavy borrowing by AI companies to fund datacentre expansion. This downturn signals growing doubts about the sustainability of AI-driven market growth.
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Samsung and SK Hynix fell by more than 10%
The sell-off drove South Korea's stock market to its lowest level in three months.
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Fears over AI spending and Chinese competition have renewed.
The Guardian- Samsung and SK Hynix fell by more than 10%
- South Korea's stock market hit its lowest level in three months
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Fears over AI spending and Chinese competition have renewed.
The GuardianSamsung and SK Hynix fell by more than 10%.
The GuardianThe sell-off drove South Korea's stock market to its lowest level in three months.
The GuardianInvestors are concerned about the huge amount of borrowing among AI companies to fund datacentre expansion plans.
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