Samsung Electronics shares climbed over 8% during intraday trading on August 12, 2026. The stock closed the session with a 6.7% gain.
Asia Business Daily reported that Singapore’s state investment firm, Temasek, plans a direct investment in the company. This news triggered a rebound following a sharp July sell-off linked to AI infrastructure concerns.
Analysts view the potential Temasek stake as a vote of confidence in Samsung’s AI and memory chip leadership. Investors also anticipate enhanced shareholder returns through potential stock buybacks and increased dividends. These expectations follow a similar capital return announcement from competitor SK Hynix.