$SK hynix(SKHY)$  SK Hynix shares surged more than 12% in Seoul after the company said it was accelerating its 40 trillion won ($28.7 billion) share buyback and cancellation program. The company also plans to expand shareholder returns to more than 50% of cumulative free cash flow generated between 2025 and 2027.

Citi analyst Peter Lee said the buyback could provide a meaningful floor for the stock and offer near-term downside protection, while also signaling SK Hynix's confidence in its medium- to long-term growth prospects despite current headwinds in the memory-chip market.

The announcement follows SK Hynix's decision earlier this month to invest 54 trillion won in new memory-chip manufacturing facilities, as demand for components used in AI systems continues to grow. The company's aggressive capital investment highlights its expectations for sustained AI-related demand.

The news also lifted other Asian technology stocks as markets recovered from the previous session's losses.

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