In the options market, the "SK hynix stock forecast" is reflected in rising call option premiums for September expirations, implying bullish bias among derivative traders. This may coincide with expectations of a strong Q2 earnings print in late July. Chip stocks are moving higher in pre-market trading amid continued AI optimism, with ON Semiconductor (ON) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) up about +1%. The stock market is cautiously giving a positive outlook on the stock market in the fourth quarter of this year. Noh Dong-gil, a researcher at Shinhan Investment & Securities, said in a report on the same day, "Easing technology doubts and improving performance by semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics, will offset the downward trend in performance of non-semiconductor companies, and new growth stocks that have jumped on policies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robot stocks will emerge." Tech market chatter notes the "SK hynix stock forecast" could benefit from the global AI server boom. DRAM spot prices have been firm, and HBM demand is outstripping supply. Traders eye KRW 190,000 as a short-term psychological resistance level. Risks include potential export restrictions and macro rate hikes.