Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL) surged 5.02% during pre-market trading on Tuesday, reflecting strong bullish sentiment in the semiconductor sector.
The rally was driven by a significant surge in Asian semiconductor stocks, particularly in Japan and South Korea, where major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw gains exceeding 8%. Analysts attribute this to rising memory chip prices, the ongoing AI investment boom shifting toward infrastructure, and positive forecasts for the semiconductor supercycle lasting until 2027.
Additionally, consolidation in the semiconductor materials industry provided further support, as China's Jiangfeng Electronics announced plans to acquire Kaide Quartz, highlighting strategic moves within the sector's supply chain.