(LEAD) SK hynix beats Samsung Electronics in market cap to become most valuable company (opens original article in a new tab)

SK hynix overtook Samsung Electronics in market capitalization, becoming South Korea's most valuable company as AI demand boosts semiconductor stocks.

• SK hynix's market cap surpassed Samsung Electronics for the first time since 2000
• SK hynix's shares rose 5.61% to 2,080.37 trillion won while Samsung fell 0.14%
• SK hynix benefits more from AI boom with 340% stock gain vs 197.7% for Samsung