'Rapid spike' in DDR4 spot pricing precipitated by manufacturer phase out plans, US-China tensions, and market uncertainties.

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ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is expected to end production of DDR4 memory in favor of DDR5 by mid-2026.

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Samsung is ending DDR4 production in favor of more lucrative technologies like DDR5 and HBM.

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