Samsung Expects 35% Plunge in Fourth-Quarter Profit

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Samsung Expects 35% Plunge in Fourth-Quarter Profit
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Samsung Electronics expects a 35% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, falling short of expectations due to a rebound in semiconductor prices. The company anticipates an operating profit of 2.8 trillion South Korean won, down from 4.31 trillion won a year ago, with revenue likely falling 4.9% to 67 trillion won. The demand for AI is expected to drive a recovery in the semiconductor market in 2024, with memory chip prices already starting to increase due to supply control.

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