[South Korean memory chip stocks rose, boosted by the prospect of increased shareholder returns and capital expenditure expectations] On October 27, South Korean memory chip stocks rose, boosted by expectations of increased shareholder returns and strong capital expenditures by U.S. technology giants. Samsung shares rose 4.9% at one point, and SK Hynix rose 7.3%. South Korean media quoted industry insiders as reporting that SK Hynix is ​​preparing to announce an additional shareholder return plan of 50 trillion to 60 trillion won on October 28. U.S. technology stocks closed higher overnight, boosted by optimistic news such as Anthropic's public filing of IPO documents. In addition, SpaceX and Apollo signed a financial lease agreement for GPU equipment worth approximately US$40 billion. Meta Platforms seeks to raise up to $95 billion through the sale of common and preferred shares to support its push for a leadership position in the race to develop artificial intelligence.