Historic breakthrough for Samsung and Asian markets
Asian stock markets recorded an impressive growth, supported by the stabilization of the geopolitical situation and strong corporate earnings. The South Korean KOSPI index crossed the 7000-point mark for the first time in its history.
"The truce between the US and Iran reduced concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which gave additional impetus to investor confidence," market experts note.
Samsung enters the trillionaire club
Tech giant Samsung set a record by surpassing a market capitalization of $1 trillion. The company's shares jumped 15%, overtaking Berkshire Hathaway and approaching the valuation of Walmart. The financial results are striking:
- Operating profit: 57.2 trillion won (growth of over 8 times).
- Revenue: A record 133.9 trillion won.
- Comparison: First-quarter profit already exceeds the entire result for 2025.
The AI wave continues to drive markets
Investor attention is focused on artificial intelligence companies:
- AMD: 4% growth in anticipation of a 33% jump in revenue.
- Intel: 13% jump following news of a potential partnership with Apple for processor manufacturing.
On Wall Street, the mood is also optimistic – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended trading at record levels, at 7259 and 25,326 points, respectively.