Samsung’s Record Profit Fails to Impress After AI Chip Rally

Samsung reported record profit in 2026, but its stock performance lagged broader technology indices. The Nasdaq 100 Index gained 16% in 2026 while the S&P 500 rose 10%, compared to a 1.7% gain for an index of the Magnificent Seven tech companies. Bloomberg reported on the underperformance of major technology firms relative to overall market gains.

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