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Samsung’s Q1 2026 edge over TSMC was an AI memory win, not a foundry flip
20 sources0Samsung’s DS semiconductor division posted KRW 81.7 trillion in sales and KRW 53.7 trillion in operating profit in Q1 2026, helped by memory and high value AI products [33].
Why Venezuela’s Oil Exports Hit a Seven-Year High in April
13 sources0Venezuela’s oil exports rose 14% in April 2026 to about 1.23 million barrels per day, the highest level in more than seven years, according to shipping data and PDVSA documents cited in reports.[7][12]
Samsung’s 2nm Foundry Push: Production Looks on Track, AI Orders Less Certain
16 sources0Samsung says its second generation 2nm foundry process is being developed for mass production in the second half of 2026, with PPA evaluation and test chip work under way with key customers [7][9].
Apple Q2 2026 Earnings: iPhone and Services Records, a $100B Buyback, and the Ternus Handoff
17 sources0Apple’s fiscal Q2 2026, ended March 28, delivered $111.2 billion in revenue, up 17%, and diluted EPS of $2.01, up 22%; total revenue, iPhone revenue and EPS set March quarter records, while Services hit an a...
Why Putin’s Security Is Being Tightened: What’s Known and What’s Disputed
13 sources0The clearest public move came on Feb. 24, 2026, when Putin told Russia’s Federal Security Service to strengthen protection for Defense Ministry officials, defense industry leaders, local officials and other...
PayPal’s PYUSD move: why being placed next to payments matters
14 sources0PayPal announced a simplified three business model on April 29, 2026: Checkout Solutions & PayPal, Consumer Financial Services & Venmo, and Payment Services & Crypto [4].
John Ternus’ Apple investor debut was about continuity, not product clues
16 sources0John Ternus’ first earnings call appearance as Apple’s incoming CEO was a reassurance play: he thanked Tim Cook and long time shareholders, emphasized continuity and avoided product specifics [4][7].
Kin A’s Hormuz Passage Shows Iraqi Oil Still Has a Route — But Not a Normal One
21 sources0Kin A/Helga appeared off Duqm, Oman, on May 2 after loading at Basra; if confirmed, Bloomberg/Moneycontrol said it would be among roughly a dozen non Iranian VLCC cargoes to cross Hormuz since early March [1...
Trump, the U.S. Navy and Iran’s port blockade: what it means for oil exports
18 sources0Trump said the U.S. Navy would swiftly blockade ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks failed, but CENTCOM’s formal order targeted maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian p...
How Middle East War Raises Costs for Asian Manufacturers
16 sources0The main risk for Asian manufacturers is a cost squeeze rather than instant mass shutdowns: Asia’s reliance on imported oil and gas, especially from the Middle East, makes factories vulnerable to supply disr...
Why Attacks Near the Strait of Hormuz Can Rattle Global Trade
16 sources0April 2026 reports said Iran fired on three ships near the Strait of Hormuz and seized two, while other reports described commercial vessels coming under fire and threats during attempted crossings [4][5][7].
Is the iPhone 18 Pro delayed? The rumours point to a split launch instead
16 sources0Current reports do not mainly point to an iPhone 18 Pro delay. They suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could still arrive in fall 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 and possible iPhone 18e may move to spr...