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Samsungs HBM strides intensify AI memory race
Samsung's HBM strides intensify AI memory race SEOUL, October 29 (AJP) -The extraordinary third-quarter earnings of the world's three largest memory chipmakers suggest the artificial intelligence (AI) memory race is only heating up, with latecomer Samsung Electronics making rapid strides against frontrunner SK hynix and U.S. rival Micron Technology. The bigger question is how long the industry can sustain operating margins approaching 80 percent. The profitability is staggering. SK hynix delivered an operating margin of 79.7 percent in October 29, 2026