Hyundai Motor shares soar on expectations for robotics boom

Hyundai Motor shares jumped sharply on Tuesday, buoyed by investor optimism over the automaker’s entry into robotics as a physical artificial intelligence (AI) leader, market watchers said Wednesday. Many say the development bolsters expectations that the automaker could emerge as a long-term beneficiary of the rapidly expanding robotics industry, increasingly viewed as a new growth driver for global manufacturers facing softening demand in traditional sectors. According to the Korea Exchange, Hyundai Motor shares closed at 350,500 won ($241), up 13.8 percent from the previous session. Its intraday high peaked at 362,000 won. This was the second straight surge where the auto giant set a 52-week high, following a similar rally a day earlier, when shares climbed to 330,000 won. This coincided with the opening of CES 2026, where Hyundai Motor drew investor attention by showcasing its robotics vision. CES is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the event typically hosts presentations of new products and teWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times