Korea AI Boom Fuels Dividend Debate
South Korea's AI boom sparks debate on citizen dividend from AI profit taxes. AI-tech profits surge as stock market outperforms globally.
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South Korea's AI boom sparks debate on citizen dividend from AI profit taxes. AI-tech profits surge as stock market outperforms globally.

Intel Corp shares rallied sharply, gaining $440 billion in market value over six weeks. This threatens major losses for short sellers betting on a decline. Traders persist with bearish positions despite the surge.

Retail traders sat out April's record chip stock rally. Now they're piling in amid extreme price swings. Worries grow that the rally is losing steam.
China's A-share indices rose at midday close, with Shanghai Composite up 0.94%, Shenzhen Component up 2.13%, and ChiNext up 3.03%. Semiconductor sector led gains, with Montage Technology and Tongfu Microelectronics hitting daily limits. Sea freight and precious metals lagged.
China's A-share indices opened higher across the board, with Shanghai Composite up 0.51% surpassing 4200 points. GPU, storage, and lab-grown diamond sectors led gains, featuring limit-up in Huanghe Xuanfeng and sharp rises in Tongyou Tech and JCET. Gold, shipping, and insurance sectors lagged.

SoftBank Group Corp.’s stock rally faces a reality test next week. Investors demand assurance that its multibillion-dollar bet on OpenAI will pay off. OpenAI is increasingly embattled amid balance sheet concerns.

Alibaba shares are outpacing Tencent amid a rally in Asian chipmakers. Investors show enthusiasm for Alibaba's ambitious semiconductor unit. This creates a divergence between China's two internet giants.

Montage Technology Co. has overtaken CATL as the priciest dual-listed stock in Hong Kong relative to mainland shares. This follows a rally in chip stocks driven by surging AI demand. The shift highlights investor enthusiasm for AI-related semiconductors.

US futures rise after Asian shares hit records on AI trade optimism and strong megacap tech earnings. Brent crude fluctuates amid Trump shipping guidance through Hormuz.
Caterpillar's top Wall Street bear capitulates as stock doubles. Surge driven by AI data center power generation needs. Highlights infrastructure boom for AI hyperscalers.