Samsung Electronics plans to increase DRAM prices by approximately 20% in the third quarter of 2026. The company has verbally notified several customers of the potential hike. This move coincides with a 2,655 trillion Korean won investment plan to position South Korea as a global AI leader. The funding focuses on AI semiconductors, robotics, and next-generation displays.
Samsung stock surged over 8% to reverse a recent downward trend. Investors reacted to reports of a potential partnership with AI startup Anthropic to develop custom hardware. The rumored collaboration highlights Samsung's strategic focus on the expanding AI sector.