Samsung issues profit warning as microchip market stutters January 9, 2024 Samsung has said its operating profit is likely to plummet 35 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 as it struggles to get a grip on a microchip market that is still in the lurch. The South Korean tech giant has forecast a dip to 2.8t South Korean won (£1.7bn) in its October to [...]
Samsung narrows losses as ‘signs of life’ emerge from dead smartphone market October 11, 2023 Samsung has posted slimmer than expected losses as the beleaguered smartphone and chip markets show signs of recovery.
Nanoco nears commercial production after $150m Samsung settlement August 8, 2023 Manchester-based Nanoco has said it is closer to commercial production than any other time in its history as it uses the proceeds of a legal battle with Samsung “to generate further value from its IP.” Nanoco makes cadmium-free quantum dots, a vital part of a host of anticipated technological development. In a trading update published [...]
The 90s called: Flip phones forecast to be worth near $50bn by 2027 as analysts watch for an Apple model August 1, 2023 Foldable smartphones are sparking a renaissance of the iconic flip phone from the 90s, with the market forecast to be worth nearly £50bn in the next four years. According to Expert Market Research, the foldable smartphone market reached almost $16.5bn (£12.8bn) in 2022 and is expected to soar to $60bn (£46.6bn) by 2028. Global foldable [...]
Samsung profits tank 95 per cent as chip demand dwindles July 27, 2023 Samsung experienced a 95 per cent plunge in profit during their second quarter, causing shares to drop over three per cent on Thursday. The Korean electronics company reported an operating profit of 670bn Korean won (£407m) for the three months ending 30 June, its lowest in 14 years, and significantly down from the 14.1t (£8.5bn) [...]
UK government’s letter to Visa, Deloitte and Allianz prompts rebuke from Olympic chiefs March 14, 2023 Olympic chiefs have issued a rebuke to the UK government over its lobbying of sponsors including Visa, Deloitte and Allianz for Russia to remain banned from sport. The UK has been among the most vocal and active opponents of the International Olympic Committee’s plan to lift the suspension of Russia and its ally Belarus. Culture [...]
Samsung committed to investing in semiconductors despite crash in demand for consumer gadgets January 31, 2023 Samsung Electronics will continue investing in the production of computer chips, despite profits from sales of the computer component sinking to their lowest since 2009. The world’s largest chipmaker reported £178bn (270bn won) in fourth-quarter semiconductor earnings on Tuesday, down from 8.83 trillion won from the same period last year. Samsung said demand has significantly [...]
Samsung braces for biggest profit slump in years as consumer tech demand dries up October 6, 2022 Samsung Electronics could be swallowing its biggest profit slump in nearly three years in the third quarter, as a global economic crunch weighs on demand for consumer tech. The Korean technology giant may have had its profit dwindle by 25 per cent to $8.3bn (£7.3bn) in the three months to September, according to analysis by [...]
Samsung to double production capacity of advanced chips by 2027 October 4, 2022 Samsung Electronics has announced that it will double the production capacity for advanced chips by 2027, as the world goes continues to wrestle with a tight supply. The Korean chipmaker is looking to capitalise on the strong demand for computer chips, which are used in most of today’s technology – from smartphones to cars. “There [...]
When the chips are down: Samsung boss warns of weakening demand September 7, 2022 The global semiconductor industry may take a turn for the worse after years of steadily rising demand, the CEO of Samsung Electronics has warned. Semiconductors, or computer chips, are used in most of today’s technology and are a critical component in electric vehicles. “The second half of this year looks bad, and as of now, [...]