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Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products, including smartphones, semiconductor chips, printers, home appliances, medical equipment, and telecom network equipment. More than half of its profit is generated from semiconductor business, and a further 20-25% is generated from its mobile handset business, although these percentages vary with the fortunes of each of these businesses. It is the largest smartphone and television manufacturer in the world, which helps provide a base demand for its component businesses, such as memory chips and displays, and is also the largest manufacturer of these globally.

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ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)&nbsp;reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter 2025</a> report on Wednesday.
The chip equipment company reported quarterly net sales of €7.74 billion ($8.14 billion), up 46.3% year over year. However, the quarterly net sales missed the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44831110/asml-reports-7-7-billion-total-net-sales-and-2-4-billion-net-income-in-q1-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of €7.82 billion</a>.
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The quarterly net bookings were €3.94 billion, up from €3.61 billion a year ago.
The gross margin expanded 300 bps Y/Y to 54.0%, as the ASP for EUV was higher due to more NXE:3800 versus NXE:3600 in the mix than anticipated. In the first quarter, ASML shipped its fifth High NA system and now has these systems at three customers.
GAAP EPS of €6.00 ($6.31) increased from €3.11 last year. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate was €5.79</a> ($5.76).
ASML held €9.10 billion in cash and equivalents. Its board proposed a 2024 dividend of €6.40 per ordinary share, a 4.9% increase Y/Y.
Outlook:&nbsp;ASML expects second-quarter net sales of €7.2 billion-€7.7 billion (versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of €7.73 billion</a>) and a gross margin of 50%-53%.
The company reiterated fiscal&nbsp;2025 total net sales outlook of €30 billion-€35 billion (compared to the analyst consensus estimate of €32.41 billion) subject to the uncertainties.&nbsp;
The company is on track to accomplish 2030 revenue of €44 billion-€60 billion and a gross margin of 56%-60% backed by AI and its business segments.
CEO&nbsp;Christophe Fouquet still noted strong Logic segment growth as customers ramp up their very advanced Logic node 2-nm. He expects the Memory segment to remain strong at par with 2024, backed by its customer activity. The Installed Base segment is growing backed by a more potent mix of EUV versus DUV.
ASML also received positive feedback regarding ASML&#8217;s Numerical Aperture (NA) products from the SPIE conference. Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) said they had exposed over 30,000 wafers on their tool and stressed that High NA could help them simplify their process.
Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) said that High NA could reduce their cycle time in fact by 60%. Additionally, ASML shipped all its EXE:5000, and three of its customers have installed this tool.
CFO&nbsp;Roger Dassen outlined <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44833646/from-parts-to-profits-tariffs-have-a-4x-hit-on-asmls-bottom-line-says-cfo" rel="noreferrer noopener">the potential fallout</a> from tariffs imposed on complete system shipments into the U.S., parts and tools required for ASML&#8217;s field operations within the U.S., the material imports that ASML needs to manufacture in its U.S.-based facilities, and the reciprocal tariffs imposed by other countries on ASML&#8217;s shipments from the U.S.
Price Action: ASML stock is down 6.95% at $635.70 at last check Wednesday.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;topped <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/apple-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">global smartphone sales</a> in the first quarter with a 19% share, helped by the iPhone 16e launch and continued expansion in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research noted on Monday.
Strong sales growth in markets like Japan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com/insight/post-insight-global-smartphone-market-grows-3-in-q1-2025-but-future-uncertain-apple-takes-1-spot-in-q1-for-first-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">and India helped</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) followed with 18% of the market courtesy of its S25 and new A-series devices.
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Apple recorded double-digit growth in Japan, India, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Samsung followed Apple with an 18% market share.
According to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research, the global smartphone market grew 3% in the quarter. Declines in developed markets were offset by growth in China owing to government subsidies and continuing recovery in key emerging markets across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.
According to International Data Corp, global smartphone shipments rose 1.5% in the first quarter, prompting Apple <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250414666450/en/Worldwide-Smartphone-Market-Grew-1.5-in-Q1-2025-Amid-On-going-US-China-Trade-Tension-according-to-IDC" rel="noreferrer noopener">to hoard units</a> to avoid tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Apple had chartered cargo flights to ferry up to 1.5 million iPhones to the U.S. from India to beat the tariffs, Reuters reports.
But, Trump&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44786708/why-are-semiconductor-stocks-trading-higher-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exclude smartphones, computers and</a> some other electronics from the sweeping reciprocal duties on China led to a rise in global tech stocks on Monday.
Counterpoint Research noted the global smartphone market is likely to decline in 2025, as rising economic uncertainties caused by tariffs are likely to hurt consumer demand across markets, especially in the U.S.
Counterpoint noted that Chinese smartphone companies Xiaomi Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) continued their sales momentum in third place, while Vivo took fourth place and OPPO fifth.
APPL Price Action: Apple stock is up 2.36% to $203.13 at publication Monday.
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Dutch advanced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">chipmaking equipment supplier</a> ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) stock fell to its 52-week low, hitting $597.69, on Friday after President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;imposed a 20% tariff on products from the European Union.
ASML makes the most advanced machines used in chip production, known as extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography tools to produce the chips necessary for high-end smartphones and computers, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/asml-ceo-says-global-tensions-harm-innovation-as-us-tariffs-hit?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The EUV lithography market was worth $10.09 billion in 2023 and could reach&nbsp;$35.70 billion by 2032, implying a CAGR of 15.1% from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44631510/asml-to-boost-japan-workforce-5x-amid-global-race-for-advanced-semiconductor-tech" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 to 2032</a>.
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The near-term direct impacts could be limited,&nbsp;Thornburg Investment Management told Bloomberg. In 2024, about 16% of ASML&#8217;s net sales came from customer facilities in the U.S..
Still, ASML customers, including&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), are ramping up their U.S. operations courtesy of the 25% investment tax credit in the U.S.&nbsp;under the 2022&nbsp;Chips and Science Act.
Dutch Foreign Trade Minister&nbsp;Reinette Klever&nbsp;told Bloomberg that the EU is exploring retaliatory measures.
Reportedly, ASML plans to quintuple Japan maintenance staff as EUV machine demand surges with Rapidus and global chip expansion.
ASML Holding stock has plunged ~36% in the last 12 months. The company disclosed in its&nbsp;annual report that the U.S. semiconductor sanctions on China hurt 2024 demand, with China making up 36% of its sales.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ASML Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at ASML Holding, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For ASML Holding, the 200-day moving average sits at $788.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is above the current price of $608.0. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Price Action:&nbsp;ASML stock is up 2.51% at $607.60 at the last check Friday.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)&nbsp;announced Thursday that it will offer new and existing customers a three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/verizon" rel="noreferrer noopener">myHome network plans</a>.
The deal builds on Verizon&#8217;s MyPlan and MyHome offerings, which allow customers to bundle streaming services, mobile phone service and home internet, including <a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/news/accelerating-customer-first-strategy-3-year-price-lock-and-free-phone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">devices</a>.
Verizon previously offered free phones for its premium subscriber plans.&nbsp;Now, it is offering a free phone to new and existing customers.
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The users will need to trade in an old Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), or Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google phone in any condition and be on a myPlan subscription.&nbsp;
Verizon Consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath said the three-year price lock across mobile and home provides peace of mind and a free phone on every myPlan, gives customers even more value.
The company will also offer free satellite-based text messaging to any myPlan subscriber on qualifying devices.
However, the three-year guarantee does not encompass fees and taxes, implying Verizon can still raise the monthly bill through increased fees,  cut the monthly autopay discount, or persuade consumers to migrate to a pricier plan with the offer of a new phone, The Verge <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/642325/verizon-myplan-price-lock-three-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. 
Verizon and its peers&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) compete intensely for market share.
Since Sampath&nbsp;assumed charge in 2023, he has&nbsp;hiked prices&nbsp;and introduced flexible pricing plans to drive growth, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/verizon-offers-new-perks-to-woo-subscribers-in-tight-market?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Verizon has also added bundles that include access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36071567/verizon-unveils-groundbreaking-10-streaming-deal-netflix-max-join-forces" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming services such</a> as Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
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South Korea&#8217;s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was removed from office Friday after the country&#8217;s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld parliament&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42497084/south-korean-lawmakers-impeach-yoon-over-martial-law-attempt">impeachment over his December martial law declaration</a>.
What Happened: All eight justices voted to strip Yoon of presidential powers, concluding he had &#8220;committed a grave betrayal of the trust of the people&#8221; and created widespread chaos in society, the economy, and foreign policy, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/04/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-impeachment-verdict-results-removal">reported</a> The Guardian.
Acting president Han Duck-soo will remain in office until a new leader is elected within 60 days. Han pledged to ensure &#8220;there are no gaps in national security and diplomacy&#8221; during the transition period.
&#8220;The defendant not only declared martial law, but also violated the constitution and laws by mobilizing military and police forces to obstruct the exercise of legislative authority,&#8221; said acting chief justice Moon Hyung-bae in the televised ruling.
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Why It Matters: South Korea&#8217;s National Assembly initially impeached Yoon in mid-December after he imposed martial law, claiming it was necessary to prevent &#8220;anti-state&#8221; opposition forces with North Korean sympathies from threatening the country. Lawmakers defied security forces to reject the order, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42320772/south-koreas-president-to-be-impeached-in-2024-polymarket-traders-are-unsure">forcing Yoon to lift it after just six hours</a>.
The ruling People Power Party said it &#8220;solemnly accepts and humbly respects&#8221; the court&#8217;s decision, while Yoon&#8217;s lawyer called the judgment &#8220;completely incomprehensible&#8221; and a &#8220;purely political decision.&#8221;
Political uncertainty has weighed on South Korean markets. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) closed at $53.14, down 2.73%, while the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) ended at $18.09, down 2.79% on Thursday. As of Friday, 12:37 p.m. local time, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index or KOSPI was down 1.49%, trading at 2,449.69.
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Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has resorted to Chinese technology groups to drive its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/samsung" rel="noreferrer noopener">struggling semiconductor division</a>, according to a report.
The South Korean electronics group struggled to bag prominent U.S. customers despite aggressively investing in its American manufacturing facilities, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/bf1baea6-32f8-4e6b-997a-5214ea1e89f4" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
In March, Samsung noted that the value of its exports to China jumped 54% between 2023 and 2024 amid intensifying U.S. semiconductor sanctions.
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In 2024, Samsung sold the logic die supply over three years to Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) semiconductor design subsidiary Kunlun Tech.
In 2024, Samsung announced a $40 billion investment in expanding its advanced chip manufacturing and packaging facilities in Texas, lagging behind arch-rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), which committed a minimum of $100 billion in chip fabrication plants in Arizona.
Samsung also lagged behind local rival SK Hynix in the high bandwidth memory. Jimmy Goodrich of b told the Financial Times that the demand frenzy from Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) restricted SK Hynix&#8217;s access to Chinese companies.
Samsung emerged as the leading supplier of HBM in China, and it is a supplier of Huawei&#8217;s Ascend 910 series of AI chips as per SemiAnalysis.
Goodrich and Samsung acknowledged Samsung&#8217;s compliance with the U.S. semiconductor sanctions.
Samsung expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/01/42874446/samsungs-outlook-dims-amid-hbm-supply-struggles-for-nvidia-and-sluggish-consumer-chip-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter sales</a> of $51.38 billion (75 trillion Korean won versus 67.78 trillion Korean a year ago) and operating profit of 6.5 trillion Korean&nbsp;won (versus 2.82 trillion Korean won a year ago). The consensus for fourth-quarter operating profit stood at 7.7 trillion Korean won.
The cautious operating profit guidance marks pressure from research and development costs and the ramp-up of manufacturing capacity to cater to&nbsp;Nvidia.&nbsp;Additionally, weakness in demand for conventional memory chips used in PCs and mobile phones also affected the profit forecast.&nbsp;
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The U.S. Commerce Department has reportedly banned&nbsp;Chinese artificial intelligence&nbsp;model&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;on government devices</a>.
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Google parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) inked an agreement to&nbsp;acquire&nbsp;cloud security firm&nbsp;Wiz&nbsp;for<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44376743/google-parent-alphabet-to-acquire-wiz-in-32-billion-deal-its-biggest-bet-yet" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $32 billion in an all-cash deal</a>.
Young Liu, the CEO of&nbsp;Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXCOF#OTC">FXCOF</a>), also known as&nbsp;Hon Hai Technology, has publicly criticized President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;tariff policy, warning it&#8217;s creating chaos for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">tech giants like </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">and </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon.com, Inc</a>.&nbsp;
As the AI race intensifies,&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) has positioned itself as a serious contender by launching two new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349635/baidu-says-its-new-ai-is-smarter-than-deepseeks-and-costs-half-as-much-excellent-multimodal-understanding-ability" rel="noreferrer noopener">models it says rival top competitors</a>.
Once a&nbsp;potential acquisition target&nbsp;for&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>),&nbsp;iRobot Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) — the maker of&nbsp;Roomba&nbsp;— is now playing catch-up to hold <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349807/amazon-pursued-roomba-parent-once-but-now-the-companys-robot-vacuums-face-heat-from-chinese-rivals" rel="noreferrer noopener">its ground against Chinese competitors</a>.
On The Late Show with&nbsp;Stephen Colbert,&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;co-founder and tech entrepreneur&nbsp;Reid Hoffman&nbsp;voiced concern about&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;growing influence over&nbsp;U.S. government operations, warning that treating public service like a startup <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44369839/linkedin-co-founder-reid-hoffman-tells-stephen-colbert-why-elon-musk-running-the-doge-department-like-a-business-should-worry-us-all-government-and-companies-are-not-the-same" rel="noreferrer noopener">could come with serious consequences</a>.
Just days ahead of its expected unveiling,&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;subsidiary&nbsp;Google's Pixel 9a&nbsp;has appeared in full in hands-on video reviews, revealing the budget phone&#8217;s refreshed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44372020/google-pixel-9a-fully-leaks-in-hands-on-videos-before-launchflat-design-48mp-camera-and-5100mah-battery-revealed" rel="noreferrer noopener">design and upgraded specs</a>.
SoundHound AI, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) is presenting its conversational AI voice technology this week at the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/03/44380519/soundhound-ai-at-2025-nvidia-gpu-technology-conference-in-car-voice-commerce-ecosystem-a-game-changer-for-automotivetech" rel="noreferrer noopener">Conference (GTC) in&nbsp;San Jose, California</a>.&nbsp;
A&nbsp;new memoir by a former&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) executive reveals how&nbsp;Facebook's massive campaign to promote Free Basics in India was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44351682/meta-whistleblower-reveals-how-a-low-ranking-indian-official-outsmarted-mark-zuckerberg-and-crushed-facebooks-free-basics-with-one-single-click" rel="noreferrer noopener">ultimately undone by a single click</a>.
A renowned industry analyst has said that&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GTC 2025 conference&nbsp;could serve as a key turning point for its stock—but only if the company tackles investor concerns around its next-gen AI chips, server <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44352209/gtc-2025-could-reignite-nvidias-stock-rally-but-only-if-b300-ai-server-roadmap-and-scaling-concerns-are-addressed-says-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">production, and the future of scaling laws</a>.
Nvidia is betting big on embodied AI, with a generalist robot brain that mimics human cognition and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44390580/nvidia-just-unveiled-a-humanoid-ai-brain-which-allows-robots-to-think-slow-jensen-huang-says-this-could-very-well-likely-be-the-largest-industry-of-all" rel="noreferrer noopener">could help fill a growing labor gap</a>.
Nvidia just landed another heavyweight deal—this time with&nbsp;General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)—and it&#8217;s one that could shake <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44399929/how-the-nvidia-gm-partnership-could-challenge-tesla-boost-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener">up&nbsp;the autonomous driving race.</a>
At the GTC 2025 conference in San Jose,&nbsp;Nvidia announced that the company&#8217;s newly released open-source software,&nbsp;Dynamo, can make China&#8217;s&nbsp;DeepSeek R1&nbsp;AI model 30 times faster <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">when run on its latest&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blackwell GPU</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;chips</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;dismissed reports that the company is involved in any&nbsp;negotiations to take over&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel Corp's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) foundry operations</a>.
Short seller The Bear Cave has taken a swipe at Ibotta Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>) in a new report highlighting slowing growth and collapsing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44420450/short-seller-says-ibotta-is-a-broken-business-bound-for-lower-share-prices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">customer and employee relationships</a>.
Smartphones/Electronics
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly entering its annual Top 100 executive retreat this week. This comes amid&nbsp;mounting criticism over&nbsp;the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44350512/apples-ai-crisis-reaches-boiling-point-ahead-of-top-100-executive-retreat-tim-cook-and-key-execs-called-out-over-siri-failure-by-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">stalled artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
Security researchers found that the&nbsp;Passwords&nbsp;app introduced with&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s iOS 18&nbsp;was using unencrypted HTTP connections, exposing users to potential phishing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44390868/apples-new-passwords-app-left-users-exposed-to-phishing-attacks-for-months-due-to-serious-http-flaw-researchers-reveal" rel="noreferrer noopener">attacks until a quiet fix was issued</a>.
Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original&nbsp;Pebble&nbsp;smartwatch, has said&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;iOS&nbsp;restrictions&nbsp;stifle innovation&nbsp;and make building third-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44411733/pebble-founder-echoes-mark-zuckerbergs-concerns-slams-apple-for-making-it-nearly-impossible-to-build-smartwatches-that-work-with-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">party wearables a painful uphill battle</a>.
After months of investor frustration,&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) leadership is once&nbsp;again on the defensive—this time pledging bold moves to recover <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44390468/samsung-apologizes-yet-again-for-ai-missteps-promises-major-deals-as-shareholders-fume-over-plunging-stock-our-company-failed-to" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost ground in AI and chip dominance</a>.
Qualcomm&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has launched three new Snapdragon G-series platforms designed to elevate handheld gaming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44392577/qualcomm-makes-a-renewed-push-into-handheld-gaming-unveils-3-new-snapdragon-g-series-gaming-chipsets" rel="noreferrer noopener">experiences across various platforms</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A new study suggests artificial intelligence has officially passed the meme Turing Test, with large language models now generating memes rated funnier <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44369538/ai-just-passed-the-meme-turing-test-study-finds-llms-now-create-funnier-memes-than-most-humans" rel="noreferrer noopener">than those created by the average human</a>.
A blockchain project backed by&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;is working to fight off AI bots in video games, one of the latest news pieces since the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranded from&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worldcoin&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Inc.</a>
Andrej Karpathy, the former&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;autopilot head&nbsp;and an ex-OpenAI&nbsp;researcher has outlined practical steps to improve digital privacy and security, offering a clear roadmap for anyone looking to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44391397/former-tesla-autopilot-head-shares-ultimate-digital-hygiene-tips-and-tricks-andrej-karpathys-no-brainer-guide-to-safe-and-private-computing" rel="noreferrer noopener">protect their online identity better</a>.

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Consumer Tech News (Mar 17-Mar 21): Google To Acquire Wiz, US Bans DeepSeek, Nvidia Does Big Revealation At GTC 2025 Event & More

The era of China's investment-led growth seems to have ended. The country's economic growth is expected to be driven by household consumption. Data released Monday showed China's retail sales growing 4.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025, accelerating from December's 3.7% growth.
Given China's subdued economic growth, consumers are increasingly shifting toward secondary consumption (preowned and refurbished), prioritizing affordability and sustainability.
Here's a look at companies capitalizing on this trend and their recent performance.
PDD Holdings Misses Q4 Revenue Estimates
PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), parent of Chinese e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44414695/temu-parent-pdd-holdings-drops-after-q4-revenue-miss-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results on Thursday</a>.
Although the company generated strong growth across all key metrics, quarterly revenues fell short of elevated expectations. Total revenues grew by 24% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to RMB 110.61 billion ($15.15 billion), missing the consensus estimate of RMB 115.15 billion.
Operating profits rose 14% year-on-year to RMB 25.59 billion ($3.51 billion), while non-GAAP earnings stood at RMB 28 billion ($3.86 billion). Adjusted earnings per American depositary share (ADS) came in at RMB 20.15 ($2.76), beating expectations of RMB 19.84.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize investments in the platform ecosystem as the cornerstone of our long-term value creation strategy," Jun Liu, VP of Finance at PDD Holdings, said during the earnings call.
Analyst Rating Changes For PDD Holdings
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<li>Nomura analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/597f2735c1f5580001ef53be/jialong-shi">Jialong Shi</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Neutral on Thursday, lowering the price target from $137 to $130.</li>
<li>US Tiger Securities analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e4d2018ece4e600011f25ca/bo-pei">Bo Pei</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Hold while keeping the price target unchanged at $130.</li>
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Xiaomi Posts Record Annual Revenues And Earnings
China's smartphone giant, Xiaomi Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>), reported 49% year-over-year growth in fourth-quarter revenues on Tuesday. The figure reached a record high of RMB 109 billion ($15.1 billion), beating market expectations of RMB 103.94 billion.
Adjusted net profit jumped 70% year-on-year to RMB 8.32 billion, beating estimates of RMB 6.399 billion.
For the full year, Xiaomi posted record revenues of RMB 365.9 billion ($50.62 billion), up 35%. The company's adjusted net profits also hit an all-time high of RMB 27.2 billion ($3.76 billion), rising 41.3% year-on-year.&nbsp;
The company raised its 2025 target for EV deliveries from 300,000 to 350,000, posing stiff competition to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which has seen its share price tank almost 40% year to date.  Xiaomi also raised its handset shipment target to 180 million as it continues to gain market share in China at the cost of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
"This has been a milestone year for Xiaomi. We have stepped onto the fast track of growth with our mobile phone, automobile, IoT, and other businesses advancing in parallel," company president Lu Weibing said on Xiaomi's earnings conference call.
ATRenew Turns Profitable
ATRenew Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) recently announced its fourth-quarter revenues surged 25.2% year-on-year to RMB 4.85 billion ($664.4 million). The company reported operating income of RMB 53.1 million ($7.3 million), versus a loss in the same quarter in 2023.
For the full year, ATRenew's revenue climbed 25.9% to RMB 16.39 billion ($2.24 billion), with adjusted operating income soaring 62.8% to RMB 409.7 million ($56.1 million).
Other Stocks In Focus
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<li>Apple leads the global refurbished smartphones market, with around a 50% share.</li>
<li>Refurbished products contribute more than 60% of eBay Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) gross merchandise value (GMV).</li>
<li>Other key players in this space include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).</li>
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Price Action
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<li>Shares of PDD Holdings were trading lower by 2.89% at $127.13 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Xiaomi&#8217;s stock had declined by 2.75% to $7.06 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Shares of ATRenew were down 1.10% at $3.14 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
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Rise Of China's Secondary Consumption: Key Stocks To Watch

After months of investor frustration, Samsung Electronics Co.'s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) leadership is once <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44372197/samsung-chairman-urges-execs-to-embrace-death-defying-mindset-amid-ai-challenges-says-company-is-facing-a-do-or-die-issue">again on the defensive</a>—this time pledging bold moves to recover lost ground in AI and chip dominance.
What Happened: On Wednesday, At the company's annual shareholder meeting in Suwon, South Korea, Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-hee issued another public apology, reported Reuters.
&#8220;First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for the recent stock performance not meeting your expectations. Over the past year, our company failed to adequately respond to the rapidly evolving AI semiconductor market,&#8221; Han stated.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646615/top-analyst-says-metas-ai-push-could-add-100-per-share-while-tesla-faces-ev-headwindswhy-hes-still-bullish-on-musks-robotics-vision" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta's AI Push Could Add $100 Per Share While Tesla Faces EV Headwinds: Top Analyst</a>
He said the company will also adjust its supply chain strategy in response to global trade dynamics, including U.S. tariffs.
Han also promised that Samsung would pursue "meaningful" mergers and acquisitions to spark growth.
Why It's Important: Samsung has lost ground to rivals like SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) in key semiconductor segments, especially high-bandwidth memory chips used by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) for AI applications.
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This is Samsung's second public apology in five months.
&#8220;We have caused concerns about our fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company due to our performance falling short of the market's expectations," the company said in a statement released in October. &#8220;Many people are talking about Samsung's crisis. We, who are leading the business, are responsible for all of this.&#8221;
Samsung&#8217;s <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43382010/samsung-q4-earnings-12-revenue-growth-closes-gap-with-apple-in-premium-phones-eyes-ai-powered-growth-in-2025">fourth-quarter revenue</a> rose 12%, reaching 75.8 trillion Korean won ($52.2 billion). However, due to market conditions, its operating profit dropped 30% quarter-over-quarter to 6.5 trillion Korean won ($4.48 billion).
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Samsung Apologizes Yet Again For AI Missteps, Promises Major Deals As Shareholders Fume Over Plunging Stock: 'Our Company Failed To...'

Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), has urged the company&#8217;s executives to adopt a &#8220;death-defying&#8221; mindset to tackle the challenges posed by the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
What Happened: Lee, in a video message, addressed to around 2,000 executives of Samsung&#8217;s affiliates underscored the need for a strategic shift in the company&#8217;s approach, drawing on the management philosophies of&nbsp;late founding Chairman Lee Byung-chul&nbsp;and former Chairman Lee Kun-hee, as reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/03/129_394287.html">The Korea Times</a>. Lee, however,&nbsp;did not appear in the&nbsp;video himself.
&#8220;Samsung&nbsp;is facing a do-or-die survival&nbsp;issue. We need to reflect&nbsp;deeply from the top,&#8221;&nbsp;Lee reportedly stated in the video. He emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need to invest in the future, even at the cost of immediate profits.
As part of the seminar, executives received a crystal plaque the size of a business card, engraved with the words: &#8220;Samsung&nbsp;people who are strong in&nbsp;crisis, good at reversal and&nbsp;fierce in competition,&#8221; reinforcing the company&#8217;s&nbsp;call for resilience. 
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Why It Matters: This call for a strategic shift comes at a crucial time for Samsung. Samsung has&nbsp;been dealing with challenges&nbsp;in the AI semiconductor sector,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;in high bandwidth memory (HBM),&nbsp;where it lags behind its competitor&nbsp;SK Hynix Inc. Simultaneously, the Trump administration&#8217;s aggressive tariffs created uncertainty for Samsung&#8217;s mobile and consumer businesses.
Meanwhile, Chinese news portal Ijiwei reported that Samsung has chosen to suspend future investments in Mexico due to uncertainties surrounding Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs.
Samsung&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43382010/samsung-q4-earnings-12-revenue-growth-closes-gap-with-apple-in-premium-phones-eyes-ai-powered-growth-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a>&nbsp;climbed 12% to 75.8 trillion Korean won ($52.2 billion). However, due to market conditions, operating profit declined by 30% quarter-on-quarter to 6.5 trillion Korean won ($4.48 billion).
Earlier this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/02/43440540/samsungs-jay-y-lee-acquitted-shifting-focus-to-business-challenges">Lee was acquitted</a>&nbsp;of fraud and stock-rigging charges, removing a significant legal obstacle as Samsung navigates business challenges. 
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Samsung Chairman Urges Execs To Embrace 'Death-Defying' Mindset Amid AI Challenges, Says Company Is 'Facing A Do-Or-Die' Issue

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has been rumored to be working on foldable devices such as smartphones<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36988960/foldable-apple-iphone-could-be-coming-what-investors-should-know"> for several years.</a>
A new report says the company's first foldable could be here as early as 2026.
What Happened: In the most recently reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever"> first quarter</a>, Apple saw its iPhone revenue fall from $69.7 billion to $69.1 billion on a year-over-year basis.
Hoping for new signs of growth, Apple has launched the more affordable iPhone 16e and could have more news on the way about a foldable phone to win over investors.
GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu said Apple's first foldable is coming in 2026 and it could help the company recover from its lower-than-expected iPhone sales, as <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/17/iphone-apple-first-foldable/">reported </a>by 9to5Mac.
Pu said Apple's smartphone market will "recover in 2026" with two new foldable devices. The analyst said at least one of the devices will enter mass production in the second half of 2026 with Apple already working with suppliers.
The analyst said the foldable device "remains on track" to reach "P1" next month, an early stage of prototyping for Apple.
The report from Pu falls in line with other analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo who said the company's first foldable iPhone coming in 2026 could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44165398/apples-foldable-ai-iphone-could-cost-over-2000-20-million-units-shipped-by-2027-analyst">cost $2,000 or more.</a>
Along with a foldable iPhone, Apple is also working on a foldable device with an 18-inch screen, which would likely be a new Mac or iPad.
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Why It's Important: Apple's rollout of Apple Intelligence AI features on the iPhone 16 may have underwhelmed users and led to fewer upgrades from customers.
With users waiting for more features, the question around a foldable iPhone quickly becomes whether customers are ready to pay a premium for this technology.
A foldable smartphone has been in the works for Apple for years with CEO Tim Cook speaking to engineers about a foldable iPhone back in 2018, suggesting it as a key priority for the future.
Competitors including Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and Motorola have already released foldable phones.
While foldable smartphones make up a small percent of the overall smartphone market, Apple entering the space could serve as a true test for demand and key features available within the technology.
With chatbots becoming more predominantly used and smartphones functioning as more than just a phone, the ability to expand to a larger out-of-pocket device could become a feature consumers turn to and never look back on again.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock was up 0.24% to $214 at market close Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $260.09. Apple stock is down 12.2% year-to-date in 2025 and up 23.2% over the last year.
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The escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its key trading partners are creating fresh <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44262286/tariff-uncertainty-poses-major-risk-to-us-automakers-how-much-could-ford-gm-earnings-fall" rel="noreferrer noopener">concerns for the automotive industry</a>.
Goldman Sachs analyst warns tariffs pose a significant downside earnings risk for U.S. automakers and industrial tech companies, with potential reductions in vehicle production and rising costs for imported parts.
The U.S.&nbsp;Environmental Protection Agency&nbsp;(EPA) announced on Wednesday that it is starting the process to reverse dozens of Biden administration rules,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44295619/epa-targets-bidens-climate-policies-starts-process-to-reverse-passenger-vehicle-truck-emission-rules" rel="noreferrer noopener"> including vehicle emissions standards</a>.
The Federal Trade Commission requested a delay in its trial against&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), citing resource constraints due to recent cuts by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44310724/doge-cuts-to-ftc-sow-confusion-in-case-against-amazon" rel="noreferrer noopener">Department of Government Efficiency</a>.
U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has indicated that&nbsp;Meta Platforms&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) could invest up to $60 billion in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44323127/trump-suggests-meta-may-invest-up-to-60-billion-in-the-us-by-the-end-of-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">United States by the end of the year</a>.
Earnings
SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $225.5 million, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $222.25 million and adjusted earnings of four cents per share, beating<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44291341/sentinelone-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-sink-on-soft-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> estimates of one cent per share</a>.
UiPath, Inc. reported fourth-quarter&nbsp;earnings of&nbsp;nine&nbsp;cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;three&nbsp;cents and revenue of $424 million missed the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44311004/uipath-stock-down-faces-caution-despite-margin-gains-analyst-doubtful-about-companys-ai-transition-capability" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$425.36 million</a>.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNK#NASDAQ">BLNK</a>) reported fourth-quarter&nbsp;losses of&nbsp;15 cents&nbsp;per share, which beat the consensus for losses of 17 cents, and revenue of $30.18 million missed the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44318350/blink-charging-shares-up-slightly-after-q4-results-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$30.52 million</a>.
Rubrik (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) reported fourth-quarter&nbsp;losses of&nbsp;61 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate for losses of 80 cents and revenue of $258.1 million beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44317342/rubrik-stock-climbs-after-strong-q4-results-q1-guidance-above-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$233.1 million</a>.
Technology
Tech billionaire and venture capitalist&nbsp;Peter Thiel is considering writing a book about ancient prophecies, the Antichrist, and Armageddon—and he believes we're ignoring what may be the most dangerous threat of all: the rise of global<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44238979/palantir-cofounder-peter-thiel-might-write-a-book-about-ancient-prophecies-the-antichrist-and-armageddon-he-thinks-were-ignoring-the-real-threat" rel="noreferrer noopener"> authoritarianism disguised as peace</a>.
NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) teamed up with&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) to introduce neural shading support in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44305160/revolutionizing-gaming-nvidia-and-microsofts-neural-shading-brings-ai-to-graphics" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft DirectX preview for April</a>.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is eyeing the production of an affordable version of its popular&nbsp;Model Y in Shanghai. The company plans to commercialize in 2026 at its Shanghai <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44330619/tesla-bets-on-low-cost-evs-in-china-after-february-sales-hit-two-year-low" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigafactory for its China market.</a>
SpaceX's&nbsp;Crew-10 astronaut launch for&nbsp;NASA&nbsp;was postponed due to a hydraulics glitch. The&nbsp;Elon Musk-led rocket manufacturing company has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44296357/spacex-crew-10-astronaut-launch-to-bring-back-stuck-astronauts-delayed-due-to-hydraulics-issue-says-nasa" rel="noreferrer noopener">rescheduled the mission for Friday, March 14</a>.
Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&nbsp;is doubling down with a possible $115 million acquisition of eye-tracking <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267530/while-apple-reportedly-mulls-over-ar-glasses-google-bets-big-on-eye-tracking-tech-with-115-million-adhawk-acquisition-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">startup&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267530/while-apple-reportedly-mulls-over-ar-glasses-google-bets-big-on-eye-tracking-tech-with-115-million-adhawk-acquisition-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">AdHawk Microsystems</a>.
Meta&nbsp;won an emergency legal ruling to block the promotion of a memoir written by a&nbsp;former high-ranking employee&nbsp;who claims the company ignored sexual harassment complaints and quietly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">built censorship tools for China</a>.
Gaming
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>) went all out for&nbsp;MAR10 Day&nbsp;this year, unveiling a packed celebration full of game discounts,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44212558/nintendos-mar10-day-bash-includes-a-349-switch-bundle-trip-to-super-nintendo-world-and-alarm-clocks-that-talk-back-heres-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener"> travel sweepstakes, and more</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) services chief&nbsp;Eddy Cue&nbsp;shared insights into&nbsp;Apple TV+&#8217;s&nbsp;selective content strategy while praising the global success of "Severance,&#8221; calling it one of the most culturally<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44212936/eddy-cue-praises-severance-for-breaking-through-the-noise-globally-says-apple-tv-isnt-going-to-throw-20-shows-on-the-wall-hoping-one-will-stick" rel="noreferrer noopener"> impactful shows of recent years</a>.
Apple is preparing for what&nbsp;Mark Gurman&nbsp;described as "one of the most dramatic software overhauls" in the iPhone maker's history, with iOS 19 set to transform the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44240980/iphones-after-ios-19-will-feature-a-very-different-look-heres-whats-apple-might-change" rel="noreferrer noopener">smartphone's interface later in 2025</a>.
On March 11,&nbsp;Nothing&nbsp;will begin shipping its new&nbsp;Phone&nbsp;(3a) series, offering premium features under $500—but with a few trade-offs that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44214865/nothing-launches-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-with-flagship-specs-under-500shipping-starts-march-11-but-no-wireless-charging-or-ip68-rating" rel="noreferrer noopener">budget buyers should consider</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has reassured fans that the beloved&nbsp;S Pen&nbsp;isn&#8217;t going away, even though its absence from major product <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44268878/samsung-says-s-pen-isnt-going-anywhere-but-if-thats-true-why-did-it-disappear-from-the-galaxy-s25-ultra-launch" rel="noreferrer noopener">announcements stirred some doubts</a>.
Artificial Intelligence
As China&#8217;s AI race accelerates, the viral autonomous agent&nbsp;Manus AI&nbsp;has partnered with&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Qwen&nbsp;team to develop a localized <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267707/chinas-viral-ai-agent-manus-which-is-being-compared-with-deepseek-taps-alibabas-qwen-for-local-expansion-heres-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">version tailored for Chinese users</a>.
China&#8217;s&nbsp;Manus AI&nbsp;is being hyped as the next big leap in agentic AI—maybe even a &#8220;DeepSeek moment&#8221;—but early testers say the platform <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44214424/move-over-deepseek-not-so-fast-chinas-manus-ai-goes-viral-but-early-users-say-it-crashes-loops-and-fumbles-the-basics" rel="noreferrer noopener">might be more sizzle than substance</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;spoke candidly at a private Morgan Stanley event, revealing what he believes investors are still <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44297444/sam-altman-warns-ai-will-be-deflationary-but-says-openais-biggest-constraint-isnt-data-or-demand-its-gpus" rel="noreferrer noopener">underestimating about artificial intelligence</a>.

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Former President Ronald Reagan once cautioned, "High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation&#8230; and less and less competition," but Donald Trump is pushing forward with steep trade barriers anyway, and U.S. tech companies could be among the hardest hit.
What Happened: In his April 1987 radio address, President Reagan made a passionate case against protectionism, warning that tariffs would "hurt every American worker and consumer," drive prices higher, and ultimately lead to job losses.&nbsp;
While it may look like they're doing the patriotic thing, Reagan said, over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer.
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Fast forward to 2025, Trump — now in his second term — is embracing the very strategy Reagan opposed. He has doubled tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269301/trumps-25-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect-eu-retaliates-us-steel-nucor-century-aluminum-and-other-domestic-stocks-cheer">Canadian steel and aluminum</a> imports to 50%. In early February, he implemented a 10% tariff on nearly all Chinese imports, increasing it to 20% earlier this month.
Trump argues these measures are meant to protect American jobs and national security, but the consequences are already beginning to ripple across the tech sector and other businesses.
China has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44102063/china-strikes-back-at-trumps-tariffs-with-retaliatory-duties-us-company-sanctions-and-wto-showdown">retaliated with 10-15% tariffs</a> on U.S. exports, including agricultural products, coal, liquefied natural gas, pickup trucks, and select sports cars.
Additionally, Beijing has imposed export restrictions on American companies in the aviation, defense, and technology sectors while launching an anti-monopoly probe into Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
Why It's Important: The stakes for U.S. technology are massive. Semiconductors — the backbone of everything from AI to electric vehicles — are overwhelmingly manufactured overseas.
The U.S. designs many of the world's most advanced chips but relies on Taiwan, China, and South Korea for over 80% of its supply.
Companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42344194/these-products-will-likely-see-price-hikes-due-to-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico-2">now facing rising costs </a>for Chinese-made components, while cloud giants such as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Google may see data center expansions stall due to higher prices on imported servers and networking equipment.
Consumer electronics are also in the crosshairs. Laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and electric vehicles could all see price hikes as <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america#:~:text=Apple%20May%20Hike%20iPhone%20Prices,(NYSE%3ABAC)%20%2D%20Benzinga">tariffs raise production costs</a>. Apple may be forced to raise iPhone prices, while EV makers like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44135215/trumps-tariffs-could-wipe-out-profits-for-gm-ford-and-stellantis-barclays-warns-tariffs-of-this-magnitude-are-unlikely-to-stick">could face tighter margins</a>.
Retailers are bracing, too. Target Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) CEO Brian Cornell earlier this month <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44110273/trump-tariffs-will-raise-prices-within-days-target-ceo-says">warned of rising prices</a> on imported goods "within days," as companies scramble to relocate manufacturing out of China to tariff-free zones like India and Vietnam.
The U.S. faces a pivotal moment: double down on foreign dependency or absorb the costs of rebuilding self-reliance, and there are some indications that companies are scrambling to.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) are pouring funds into new semiconductor manufacturing facilities across Arizona, Texas, and Ohio.
Last month, Apple announced plans to invest <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44109824/apples-500b-u-s-investment-analyst-calls-it-completely-unrealistic-questions-where-the-money-will-come-from">more than $500 billion in the U.S</a>. over the next four years. This initiative includes the creation of 20,000 jobs and the development of an AI server plant in Texas.
Even so, as Reagan put it nearly four decades ago: "Let's not go for the quick political advantage… America's jobs and growth are at stake."
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Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has reassured fans that the beloved S Pen isn't going away, even though its absence from major product announcements stirred some doubts.
What Happened: At Mobile World Congress 2025, Annika Bizon, vice president of product and marketing at Samsung's Mobile Experience division in the U.K., <a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/i-dont-see-a-space-where-the-s-pen-is-not-a-key-part-of-our-portfolio-samsung-executive-defends-the-s-pen-amid-cancellation-rumors">told</a> TechRadar that Galaxy users shouldn't worry about the future of the S Pen — despite its noticeable absence from January's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know">Galaxy S25 Ultra</a> launch event.
"Multimodality is really important to us," Bizon said. "So [that's] how people use their phone — whether they're speaking, whether they're writing, whether they're in a meeting. People do use their S Pens in meetings to write notes. So, I don't see a space where the S Pen is not a key part of our portfolio."
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While the stylus didn't feature prominently in Samsung's latest marketing campaign, Bizon's comments suggest it remains a crucial piece of the Galaxy Ultra identity.
That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen did lose its Bluetooth functionality — meaning features like Air Actions and remote shutter no longer work — further fueling speculation about its future.
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Why It's Important: The S Pen has long been a signature feature for Samsung's premium phones, especially among power users and creatives.
As competition heats up in the foldable and flagship markets, any perceived shift away from beloved features can create uncertainty among the brand&#8217;s most loyal customers.
Samsung saw a 12% year-over-year increase in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43382010/samsung-q4-earnings-12-revenue-growth-closes-gap-with-apple-in-premium-phones-eyes-ai-powered-growth-in-2025">fourth-quarter revenue</a>, reaching 75.8 trillion Korean won ($52.2 billion).
The Mobile eXperience (MX) and Networks divisions generated 25.8 trillion Korean won in revenue, up from 25.0 trillion won in the same period last year. However, the segment&#8217;s operating profit declined to 2.1 trillion Korean won from 2.7 trillion won year-over-year.
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Samsung Says S-Pen Isn't Going Anywhere — But If That's True, Why Did It Disappear From The Galaxy S25 Ultra Launch

As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reportedly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44211544/apple-breaks-tradition-with-a-flood-of-new-releases-explores-smart-glasses">rethinks its strategy</a> for AR wearables, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google is doubling down with a possible $115 million acquisition of eye-tracking startup AdHawk Microsystems.
What Happened: Google is in final talks to acquire AdHawk, a Canadian startup specializing in advanced eye-tracking hardware and software, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/google-googl-is-poised-to-acquire-eye-tracking-startup-adhawk-for-glasses?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=author_alert&amp;utm_term=250311&amp;utm_campaign=author_19842959&amp;sref=9hGJlFio">reported</a> Bloomberg on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
The reported deal includes $15 million in performance-based payments and is expected to close this week.
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Founded in 2017, AdHawk developed MindLink smart glasses and low-power components that can track eye movements.
AdHawk's staff is expected to join Google's Android XR team, the report noted. Google's team is already working on software for next-gen headsets, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43151196/samsung-google-team-up-to-develop-ar-glasses-entering-the-race-against-meta-and-apple">joint device</a> with Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>).&nbsp;
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Why It's Important: The acquisition underscores <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31376205/what-went-wrong-with-google-glass-enterprise-inside-look-at-the-discontinued-ar-project">Google's renewed focus</a> on augmented reality. In 2023, the tech giant had halted the sales of its Google Enterprise smart glasses and discontinued software support.
Meanwhile, AdHawk has been available in the market for several years. In fact, in 2022, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) explored the possibility of acquiring it.
Apple is also said to be exploring a new design for lightweight glasses by 2030 after the Vision Pro's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39747111/apples-vision-pro-struggles-to-find-its-killer-app-to-justify-3-500-price-tag-just-not-quite-hit-the">lukewarm reception</a>.&nbsp;
Price Action: As of this writing, Alphabet's Class A shares rose 0.11% in after-hours trading to $164.23, while Class C shares climbed 0.096% to $166.14. Apple's stock closed Tuesday's regular session at $220.84, down 2.92%, but edged up 0.10% in after-hours trading, according to the <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Xiaomi Corp.'s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) upcoming 16 Pro flagship smartphone could feature a 3D-printed metal mid-frame — a move that could spark a broader industry shift, much like Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) adoption of CNC machining for MacBook unibody casings did.
What Happened: On Thursday, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that Xiaomi is using Bright Laser Technologies's 3D printing technology to manufacture the metal mid-frame of the Xiaomi 16 Pro, expected to launch in late 2025.
"The advantage of producing smartphone mid-frames with 3D printing lies in its ability to leverage hollow designs, which reduce weight and enhance thermal performance without compromising structural strength," Kuo stated.
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Previously, production efficiency was a major obstacle to 3D printing adoption in smartphones. However, Kuo notes that as technology improves, manufacturers will increasingly embrace 3D printing, even before it matches the efficiency of traditional methods.
&#8220;This shift echoes past innovations: before Apple pioneered CNC technology for making MacBook unibody metal casing, few believed such a process could scale to consumer electronics,&#8221; the analyst stated.
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Why It's Important: According to a February 2025 Canalys report, the global smartphone market saw a 7% growth in 2024, reaching 1.22 billion units and reversing a two-year decline.
Apple retained its position as the top vendor for a second consecutive year. However, iPhone shipments for the year declined by 1% to 225.9 million units.
Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) secured the second spot, maintaining its focus on profitability, with its shipments also falling by 1% to 222.9 million units.
Xiaomi held onto third place and played a key role in driving overall market growth. With strong momentum in Mainland China and ongoing expansion into emerging markets, Xiaomi's shipments surged by 15% to 168.6 million units.
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Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>)&nbsp;owned battery and electronic materials manufacturer Samsung SDI Co&nbsp;explored building another manufacturing plant in the U.S. as it chased mid-to-long-term growth.
Samsung SDI&#8217;s move coincides with President Donald Trump&#8217;s plans to scrap&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43122855/trumps-plan-to-revoke-7500-ev-tax-credit-is-a-huge-negative-for-tesla-says-gary-black-downplays-impact-on-rivals" rel="noreferrer noopener">$7,500 electric vehicle credit</a>. The Biden administration had launched the EV credit to drive the industry.
The General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) supplier is weighing building a plant independently in North America, CEO&nbsp;Joo Sun Choi&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/samsung-mulls-us-battery-plant-despite-trump-s-anti-ev-rhetoric?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> Bloomberg Wednesday.
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The company already plans to&nbsp;build&nbsp;plants in collaboration with General Motors and Stellantis in Indiana and has already completed another facility with Stellantis.
Choi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10434263" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the Korean Herald Wednesday that the company will commercialize its new 46-series cylindrical batteries for EVs for carmakers looking to power their high-performance EVs.
Choi told the Korean Herald that NextStar Energy&#8217;s first battery cell manufacturing plant in the U.S., a joint venture with Stellantis, has ramped up production faster than expected.
The U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit will likely be reflected in the first quarter of 2025.
South Korean battery makers, including LG Energy Solution and SK On, have pledged a minimum of $54 billion in aggregate investments&nbsp;for battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S., lured by tax credits and a potential rebound in the sector.
Choi told Reuters Wednesday that demand for EVs will remain sluggish until the first half of 2026. He expects the company&#8217;s earnings to bottom out in the first quarter of this year and begin a recovery starting in the second quarter. Samsung SDI reported an operating loss of 257 billion won ($176.54 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.
LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-Myung told Reuters that he expects the company&#8217;s earnings to begin improving in the second half of the year.
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Chinese smartphone manufacturers are joining forces with Google&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) artificial intelligence (AI) to take on international tech behemoths such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>).
What Happened: Chinese smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo debuted their latest AI-driven smartphones at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, showcasing advanced features powered by Google's Gemini AI technology, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3300983/mwc-2025-chinese-smartphone-makers-turn-google-ai-compete-globally">reported</a> the South China Morning Post on Wednesday. They promoted features like &#8220;AI erasers&#8221; for eliminating unwanted objects in photos and AI agents for tasks such as restaurant reservations.
Nicole Peng, Senior&nbsp;Vice President at Canalys, stated that&nbsp;Chinese manufacturers opted to partner with Google because of its extensive capabilities, which span across applications like YouTube, as well as hardware and infrastructure.
Peng observed that numerous Chinese vendors acknowledged the necessity for a partner to further their international objectives. This strategy mirrors Samsung&#8217;s partnership with Google, rather than striving for uniqueness. &#8220;There aren&#8217;t&nbsp;a lot of options at&nbsp;the moment,&#8221; Peng commented, naming Google as the primary beneficiary of this trend.
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Why It Matters: This move comes in the wake of Chinese smartphone maker Honor&#8216;s announcement of a $10 billion investment over the next five years to boost its AI ambitions. Honor, a spin-off from Huawei Technologies in 2020, is deepening its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44068933/google-and-chinas-honor-deepen-ai-partnership-as-huawei-spin-off-takes-on-apple-and-samsung-with-10-billion-inves">partnership with Alphabet</a> Inc.&#8217;s Google&nbsp;to compete with Apple and&nbsp;Samsung in the global smartphone market.
Besides, Honor, Oppo also announced its adoption of a secure cloud computing solution from Google to safeguard user data in its AI products. Matt Waldbusser, Google Cloud's managing director of global solutions and consumer AI, emphasized how the integration of Gemini with Chinese smartphones enabled advanced features like AI agents. 
Meanwhile, Bryan Ma, the Vice President of client devices research at IDC acknowledged that the market for AI smartphones is evolving and Chinese smartphone makers are struggling to create a differentiating element for their products. He stated that the industry was eager to see whether device manufacturers would introduce more unique AI applications and expand their AI capabilities to integrate with more third-party developers this year.
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Chinese Smartphone Makers Team Up With Google AI To Challenge Apple, Samsung

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<li>Develops a new AI model to enhance RAN performance and throughput, increase system capacity, and reduce power consumption</li>
<li>Collaboration enables Samsung to deploy AI-optimized RAN software globally</li>
<li>Demonstration is facilitated by the AI-RAN Alliance and will be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025</li>
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.keysight.com&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Keysight+Technologies%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=17b86024dd5c4310f7fb19be939a536e">Keysight Technologies, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) has collaborated with Samsung and NVIDIA to train artificial intelligence (AI) models for Samsung's 5G-Advanced and 6G technologies. This enables Samsung to integrate a powerful AI model in their vRAN software solution, which will be demonstrated at Keysight's booth, during Mobile World Congress 2025 (#5F41 Hall 5). The project is being developed at the AI-RAN Alliance as a work item.
Operators face significant challenges with traditional RAN performance, including limited throughput, high latency, and inefficient resource utilization. In commercial 5G deployments, uplink performance is often a concern, especially at the cell edge where limited user equipment (UE) transmission power affects the base station's received signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Conventional channel estimation algorithms struggle in low SNR regions due to excessive noise. AI modeling offers a new approach by enabling precise channel estimation, optimizing resource allocation, and reducing power consumption. This enhances system capacity, improves network efficiency, and delivers superior user experiences.
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.keysight.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fchannel-emulators.html&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Keysight%26%238217%3Bs+Channel+Emulation+Solutions&amp;index=2&amp;md5=25f20cf36c32f63f02060dd1140b6616">Keysight's Channel Emulation Solutions</a> provide channel generation capabilities for a wide variety of channel conditions, along with real-time signal processing and radio frequency (RF) capabilities. Samsung successfully generated advanced AI models for channel estimation in the uplink receiver, resulting in significant gains observed in the lab environment. For example, simulated experiments showed a 30% better cell edge throughput by using an AI model for channel estimation instead of the current static rules-based approach. The performance evaluation of this AI model was conducted using an end-to-end setup that included Samsung's radio point and a distributed unit (DU) based on the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.nvidia.com%2Faerial&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NVIDIA&amp;index=3&amp;md5=f9347ce85af1376f412bbb75797014ee">NVIDIA</a><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.nvidia.com%2Faerial&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AI+Aerial&amp;index=4&amp;md5=23962324fcf1f1b6ee423c5ba030b860"> AI Aerial</a> platform. It was implemented on the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Fen-us%2Fdata-center%2Fgrace-hopper-superchip%2F&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NVIDIA&amp;index=5&amp;md5=f24fbe6484551d4c597708e4e7d08b07">NVIDIA </a><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Fen-us%2Fdata-center%2Fgrace-hopper-superchip%2F&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=GH200&amp;index=6&amp;md5=e79d6cdd2dd69c5637d1570d7e2a3947">GH200 </a><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Fen-us%2Fdata-center%2Fgrace-hopper-superchip%2F&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Grace&amp;index=7&amp;md5=7604160b4d3cce67c4796f845b18cf25">Grace</a> <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Fen-us%2Fdata-center%2Fgrace-hopper-superchip%2F&amp;esheet=54218577&amp;newsitemid=20250304074308&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Hopper&amp;index=8&amp;md5=e7d6f7c18e7549fa676a4b864dce8dfe">Hopper </a>Superchip platform, and Keysight Channel Emulation and Core Emulation Solutions.
This accomplishment will drive innovation and pave the way for the widespread adoption of AI-enhanced RAN technologies.

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