SK Hynix is trading 3.1% up at $1165.00, despite a broader semiconductor selloff across Asian markets and with no clear company-specific catalyst identified.
- On August 19, 2026, major chip stocks reportedly fell around 7% as higher bond yields, elevated oil prices, and geopolitical uncertainty pressured growth shares.
- A same-day Reuters report said SK Hynix’s union was finalizing a tentative wage agreement, but did not establish it as the reason for the price increase.