SEOUL-The current artificial-intelligence frenzy is expected to drive significant growth in memory chips. But that time isn't now.

The latest reminder came Friday, when Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of memory chips, forecast a 96% drop in its operating profit for its second quarter-a sign that even the South Korean semiconductor giant isn't able to capitalize on the moment.


Day After Threads Launches, Twitter Accuses Meta of Using Its Trade Secrets

Let the battle begin.

Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Wednesday launched Threads, a stand-alone microblogging app that takes direct aim at Twitter as user unrest on that platform has grown since Elon Musk took the company over in October.


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05:45/SWI: Jun Unemployment

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06:30/HUN: Jun CPI

06:45/FRA: May Foreign trade

06:45/FRA: May Balance of payments

07:00/SWI: Jun SNB foreign currency reserves

07:00/CZE: May External trade

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07:00/SVK: May Foreign trade

08:00/ITA: May Retail Sales

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09:00/CRO: May Foreign Trade

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