Bullstory
Jun 17, 2026

Semiconductor, AI and biotech news follows amid global stock market declines (6month18day)

6month 18day Global stock markets mostly fell under the influence of news of a ceasefire in Iran and hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve, while semiconductors and MLCCs showed relative strength. On the same day, Apple said product price increases were inevitable due to a shortage of semiconductor supplies, while South Korean companies successively announced news of cooperation on AI semiconductors and AI drug development.


Semiconductor, AI and biotech news follows amid global stock market declines (6month18day)

6month 18day Global stock markets mostly fell under the influence of Iran's ceasefire announcement and hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve, with only semiconductors and MLCC products showing relative strength. Investors focused on semiconductor supplies and biotech- and AI-related news.

SimPlatform said it would target global markets with Ecomicron through semiconductor-based “physical AI” solutions. The two companies said they would expand related products through technological cooperation.

Apple 6month 18day announced that product price increases were inevitable due to a shortage of semiconductor supplies. The company explained that semiconductor supply and demand were affecting pricing decisions.

Celltrion announced that it would participate in BioUSA and said it aims to take a leap forward as a global innovative pharmaceutical company. Details regarding the purpose and schedule of its participation are subject to the company's announcement.

Three Billion also announced that it would participate in BioUSA and said it would hold discussions on AI-based drug development. The company plans to explore potential technological cooperation at the event.

LG Chem disclosed that it had signed a cooperation agreement with Lab-Genius for AI-based drug development on6 month 17 day. The company said the agreement centers on research cooperation and the exploration of drug candidates.

The market is paying attention to the simultaneous emergence of concerns over semiconductor supply and news of AI and biotechnology cooperation. Company-specific disclosures and explanatory materials released that day serve as the basis for investment decisions.

Sources: 국내언론,연합뉴스 경제

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