Listing Ride

• Australia's capital markets experienced a surge in activity during the first half of 2026, with listings and equity raisings totaling US$11.4 billion. • This represents an increase from the US$10.6 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, driven largely by high demand for AI-related investments. • The growth is fueled by investors seeking exposure to the AI supply chain, specifically targeting cloud services and data center businesses.

SK hynix, a supplier of advanced memory chips, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build AI datacentresSouth Korean chip maker SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, aiming to raise $26.5bn as it takes advantage of the AI boom in what will be one of the world’s biggest ever stock sales.The Asian semiconductor giant plans to issue the equivalent of about 18m shares on Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq index later in the day. Continue reading...

• South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is launching a US$28 billion listing on the Nasdaq to capitalize on the surging global demand for artificial intelligence. • The company plans to sell 17.79 million new shares in the form of depository receipts to raise capital. • This strategic move allows SK Hynix to secure funding for infrastructure and technology upgrades as it competes in the high-growth AI memory chip market.