Micron Shares Rise 1.3% as Samsung Strike Threat Deepens Memory Supply Fears
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A labor dispute at Samsung Electronics is tightening the memory chip market, boosting Micron. Its shares jumped 1.3% in premarket trading on Monday, recovering after a 6.6% drop on Friday. Investors believe a Samsung production halt could further tighten global memory supply and push prices higher. Here’s what the Samsung strike threat means for Micron, and why the effects reach beyond one factory.
Samsung’s unions are demanding that the company allocate 15% of its operating profits specifically to employee bonuses, arguing that this amount would fairly compensate staff for their contributions. If talks break down, a general walkout could happen between May 21 and June 7. On Monday, management and union leaders resumed negotiations, which could be their last chance to reach a deal before the deadline. Talks are expected to continue through Tuesday.
A strike could cause major disruption. Jefferies says a walkout may halt about 3% of global memory chip production. South Korea’s Prime Minister warned that just one day of stopped operations could cost Samsung up to 1 trillion won. A local court ordered the union to maintain minimum staffing for safety, but did not ban the strike.
Investors are closely watching ongoing negotiations, weighing the potential for a deal against the risk of higher prices and tighter supply if the strike proceeds.
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