South Korea's tech rally isn't over, but 2 markets stand out as better AI bets, a research firm says
- South Korea's red-hot rally is cooling as the memory-chip price boom eases and rising Chinese capacity could intensify competition.
- TS Lombard prefers Taiwan and Japan for longer-term AI plays (TSMC, chip-equipment makers) and is neutral on South Korea.
- Samsung and SK Hynix have pulled back from recent peaks and face greater earnings volatility from price swings, plus macro risks like higher U.S. rates and a retail leverage unwind.