Samsung Electronics is trading 5.61% up now at €2920 after reports it raised advanced foundry prices by as much as 15% amid tight AI-chip manufacturing capacity.
- Reuters reported increases of 10%–15% for certain 4nm and 5nm orders, supporting hopes of improved foundry profitability.
- A separate report says Samsung’s board will discuss a potentially large shareholder-return package on August 21, adding support.
- The foundry pricing news is the clearest explanation for the August 20 session move.