Samsung and SK Hynix are under pressure to raise dividends and share buybacks as strong AI chip profits boost cash reserves and investor expectations.

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Samsung and SK Hynix are under pressure to raise dividends and share buybacks as strong AI chip profits boost cash reserves and investor expectations.