South Korea's Kospi stock market plummets 4.5% as AI-related stocks decline

Key Takeaways

• South Korea's Kospi stock market fell 4.5% on Monday due to a decline in AI-related stocks.
• China's Moonshot AI and Alibaba have unveiled AI models that rival OpenAI and Anthropic.
• OpenAI appears to be missing its sales goals by a significant margin.
• Databricks has introduced its Lakehouse Architecture for unified data analytics and AI.
• Meta Platforms may abandon its $174 billion investment in a new AI research facility.
• Investors are becoming more selective in the AI sector.
• UK CFOs are optimistic about AI's impact on their businesses.
• AI is driving demand for commercial security solutions.
• Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops in their shares.
• The AI investment trade is entering a more selective phase.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as AI stocks swoon

South Korea's Kospi stock market fell 4.5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. Japan's markets were closed for a holiday. Oil prices jumped as the U.S. and Iran moved closer to resuming an all-out war. The Kospi index fell 4.5% to 6,516.27. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lost 4.7% and 4.5%, respectively.

Kospi falls 4.5% as AI stocks decline

Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday and South Korea’s Kospi fell 4.5% as investors unloaded more stocks linked to artificial intelligence. U.S. futures edged lower. Oil prices jumped as the U.S. and Iran moved closer to resuming an all-out war.

South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell nearly 5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

Kospi falls nearly 5% on AI stock decline

South Korea's Kospi index fell nearly 5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5%

Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday but South Korea’s Kospi fell nearly 5% as investors unloaded more stocks linked to artificial intelligence. Oil prices jumped more than 2%, with Brent crude above $90 a barrel.

Kospi falls nearly 5% on AI stock decline

South Korea's Kospi index fell nearly 5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell nearly 5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell 4.5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell 4.5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell 4.5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5%

South Korea's Kospi index fell 4.5% on Monday as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence. The decline was led by a 6.4% drop in the shares of Samsung Electronics.

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China’s New AI Models Shake Wall Street

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OpenAI Appears to Be Missing Its Sales Goals

OpenAI appears to be missing its sales goals by a vast margin. The company needs three miracles to happen all at once to hit its projected revenue.

AutoRaptor Marks a Standout NIADA 2026

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'AI trade entering more selective phase

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Watch AI Driving Commercial Security Demand

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Databricks Lakehouse: Unified Data AI Platform

Databricks' Lakehouse Architecture unifies data warehousing and data lakes for analytics and AI, emphasizing governance and open sharing.

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

UK chief financial officers are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses. 73% were optimistic about AI improving their businesses' performance.

AI Stocks Investors Are Watching

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Meta Platforms Looks Set to Abandon a $174 Billion Investment

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• South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea\'s Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi Drops Nearly 5% as Some AI Stocks Swoon, While Oil Keeps Climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
• China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance
• China’s New AI Models Shake Wall Street as Investors Reassess U.S. Tech Spending
• OpenAI Appears to Be Missing Its Sales Goals by a Vast Margin
• AutoRaptor Marks a Standout NIADA 2026 With Major Investment in Rick AI, Integrated Desking, and Digital Retail
• "AI trade entering more selective phase, says Man Group portfolio manager"
• Watch AI Driving Commercial Security Demand
• Databricks Lakehouse: Unified Data AI Platform
• UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
• AI Stocks Investors Are Watching As Automation Moves Into The Real Economy
• Meta Platforms Looks Set to Abandon a $174 Billion Investment to Fuel Its AI Ambitions