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Samsung and SK Hynix Have Soared Over 100% in 2026, But Korea’s ‘Dr. Doom’ Says the KOSPI Rally Could Be Running Out of Steam: Here's Why

Aug 16, 2026 · 11:31 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Samsung and SK Hynix Have Soared Over 100% in 2026, But Korea’s ‘Dr. Doom’ Says the KOSPI Rally Could Be Running Out of Steam: Here's Why

On Sunday, South Korea’s “Dr. Doom” warns the AI-fueled KOSPI rally could lose steam and fall below 5,000.

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Samsung and SK Hynix stocks have doubled this year because people got excited about AI chips, but an expert warns this excitement might cool down soon. When you see stocks jump really fast, it's worth watching to see if the company can keep delivering—that tells you if the excitement matches reality.

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