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.