Samsung Electronics raised its earnings guidance for Q1 2025, expecting sales of about 79 trillion Korean won and operating profit of 6.6 trillion Korean won, driven by strong demand for DRAM chips and AI smartphones. However, the company faces challenges such as falling prices, losses in contract manufacturing, and competition from SK Hynix. US tariffs on chip imports may also affect Samsung's production strategy and the start of its new factory in Texas has been delayed to 2026. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)