One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.

Chip manufacturer SK Hynix celebrated its debut on the US stock exchange without lasting price effects. The company's CEO has a grim forecast.

The South Korean chip giant plunged more than 10 per cent on Monday (Jul 13).

The South Korean chip giant plunged more than 15 per cent on Monday (Jul 13).