[Featured Stock] SK Hynix Falls 2.6% Below 130,000... Samsung Electronics Also Weak

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] SK Hynix fell nearly 3% in early trading, dropping below 130,000 won.

As of 9:41 a.m. on the 23rd, SK Hynix was trading at 129,500 won, down 3,500 won (-2.63%) from the previous trading day. This is the first time in about two months that SK Hynix has fallen below 130,000 won at the closing price since recording 126,000 won on February 18. Samsung Electronics is also showing a decline of -0.61%.

In the U.S. market, Intel (-1.77%) fell nearly 3% in after-hours trading following earnings that exceeded expectations, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped significantly due to news of capital gains tax increases, which is analyzed to have influenced the market. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2.31% compared to the previous trading day.