Samsung Electronics has surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization, becoming only the second Asian company to reach the milestone after TSMC.<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s leading memory chipmaker saw its valuation climb to around 1,500 trillion won ($1.03 trillion) in early trading in Seoul, driven by a sharp rally in global artificial intelligence-related stocks, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shares of Samsung<\/a> rose about 12%, significantly outperforming the broader Kospi index, as investor optimism spread from U.S. markets where AI-focused companies posted strong gains.<\/p>\n The rally was supported by record-high closes on major U.S. indices, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, boosted by chipmakers such as Intel and broader confidence in AI-driven growth.<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s milestone underscores the central role of semiconductor companies in the global AI boom, as demand for advanced chips continues to accelerate across industries.<\/p>\n The surge also highlights growing investor appetite for companies positioned at the heart of AI infrastructure, with chipmakers benefiting from both strong earnings momentum and long-term growth expectations.<\/p>\n