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The South Korean consumer-electronics giant guided for an operating profit in the January-March period after posting its first loss in nine years in the previous quarter, raising hopes for a recovery this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It has been a volatile period for chip stocks amid the fighting in Iran, which has led investors to rotate away from technology companies riding the artificial-intelligence boom and toward value plays.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"Maintaining the level required to play in a top-division football team over a sustained period comes with a lot of pressure and competition."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

As Apple expands into the budget computer market, the company is also looking to seize share from its smartphone competitors during a period of memory crunch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

When I say it’s not safe for you, I mean it’s not safe, period.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz