
On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) reported a sharp 56% drop in second-quarter operating profit, citing U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips for China — a blow to its semiconductor business just days before its major Galaxy Unpacked product launch.
What Happened: The South Korean chipmaker estimated operating profit at 4.6 trillion won for the April–June period, missing the 6.2 trillion won forecast from LSEG SmartEstimate, reported Reuters.