Woofun AI reports that Counterpoint Research Director MS Hwang maintains that memory chip market fundamentals remain robust despite recent equity declines for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. While labor strikes and profit-sharing debates may impact shareholder return expectations, strong demand supports Samsung's record quarter outlook. Consequently, third-quarter DRAM prices are projected to increase by 10%-20%, surpassing the initial 5%-10% forecast due to accelerated customer ordering.