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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, along with Hyundai Motor, account for 44% of the semiconductor index's market value, boosted by strong demand for memory chips. Investors are moving towards suppliers as US hyperscalers like Alphabet and Amazon increase data center investments, leading to anticipated profit growth of 100% for these firms.

However, the memory chip market is historically volatile, with rapid price fluctuations possible. Capital expenditures for data centers are expected to exceed $700 billion this year, significantly higher than previous levels, raising concerns about the sustainability of these investments amid potential debt increases.