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26 Jun 2026, 04:48 UTC · 1h ago
KOSPI rout jolts Asian markets as Apple turns AI boom into cost scare
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Invezz
26 Jun 2026, 04:48 UTC · 1h ago
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Apple has raised prices on iPads and MacBooks to offset rising memory and storage costs. — This signals a potential margin squeeze or a hit to consumer sentiment, suggesting the AI boom is creating inflationary pressure for hardware buyers.
-0.60Micron's earnings demonstrated that AI memory demand remains highly profitable, driving its stock to a record high. — Strong pricing power and demand for AI servers and smartphone memory indicate sustained earnings momentum for chip suppliers.
+0.50Major Asian indices experienced a sharp pullback, with the KOSPI sliding 8.2% and the Nikkei dropping 5%. — The broad sell-off in tech-heavy Asian markets reflects a shift in investor sentiment toward the costs associated with the AI boom.
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The company surged 16% to a record high as AI memory demand remains highly profitable.
Price hikes on devices to offset costs are viewed as a hit to margins and consumer sentiment.
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