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09-08

This divergence is driven primarily by technical and structural mechanics rather than fundamental macro re-pricing, as SanDisk's (+11.90%) replacement of Nike in the S&P 100 triggers mandatory passive fund buying while SK Hynix (+8.14%) capitalizes on its new Nasdaq DRs and record Korean AI-chip exports (+5.65%). However, with Micron (+6.10%) trading over $1,000 after a 2.5x YTD surge, riding this short-term passive liquidity window requires strict risk management, as high valuations leave little room for error ahead of Micron's September 30 earnings demand check and potential production risks from a strike threat at its primary Taiwan facility.

Samsung Profit Guidance Doubles: Can SanDisk Take the Baton Tonight?
SK Hynix surged 13.30%, Micron gained 5.86%, and SanDisk rose 7.66% Wednesday as Hynix’s record results and Samsung’s guidance lifted memory-cycle hopes. Hynix posted KRW 104.6T revenue and KRW 83.3T operating profit; Samsung guided to KRW 195T and KRW 107.4T, not final results. SanDisk reports early Friday Beijing time, with consensus revenue of $10.85B and EPS of $47.15—above its guidance range. Bulls see synchronized HBM, NAND, and storage pricing; bears warn high expectations leave little room for misses. What would confirm the cycle has further room to run?
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