🟢 Lam Research is trading 3% up in pre-market as AI infrastructure demand lifts chipmakers

Lam Research is trading 3% up at $316.89 after a strong semiconductor-sector rally across Asia and the United States.

• South Korean chipmakers led regional gains as optimism around artificial-intelligence infrastructure demand lifted the group; SK Hynix rose 6.1% and Samsung Electronics gained 4%.
• ASML announced plans to work with major chipmakers on larger-format photomasks, reinforcing positive equipment-industry sentiment.
• No fresh Lam Research-specific announcement was identified for September 8, 2026.