SK Hynix unveils $75B shareholder bonanza

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reports strong financial results, surpassing analyst expectations with a 31.9% increase in Q3 revenue and a 37.6% rise in operating profits. The company announces a significant shareholder return plan worth approximately $75 billion, which includes a dividend of 14 trillion won and a share buyback of 20 trillion won. Despite falling short of its NAND bit shipment guidance, SK Hynix anticipates increased production capacity for both DRAM and NAND, positioning itself to capitalize on robust demand in the coming quarters.

Amazon issues new guidelines for its software engineers regarding the use of AI tools, emphasizing the importance of responsible practices amid the evolving landscape of software engineering. The internal memo highlights the company's commitment to integrating AI into its development processes while cautioning against practices like token maxing, which had previously led to the shutdown of an internal leaderboard.

Robinhood Markets experiences a decline in stock value following Q3 earnings that missed expectations, primarily due to unrealized losses linked to its venture capital fund. The company's diluted earnings per share fall to 51 cents, below the consensus estimate, despite a 12% increase in total net revenue. Meanwhile, stock index futures show mixed results as traders await the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with a high probability that rates will remain unchanged. Economic indicators, including trade and inventory data, are also on the agenda for the day.

SK Hynix surges after strong earnings and massive shareholder payouts. (0:17) Amazon warns software engineers against tokenmaxxing. (1:35) Robinhood slides after earnings fall short. (2:19)

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