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Samsung, Finablr Partner on Cross-Border Payments

Samsung, Finablr Partner on Cross-Border Payments

The money-transfer feature within the Samsung Pay mobile wallet allows users to make transfers to 47 countries.

By Lauren Muskett | October 3, 2019

Smart Moves to Make Now Ahead of a Recession

Smart Moves to Make Now Ahead of a Recession

Seize the day and think of a recession as the best time to pass competitors, says Bain & Co.

By David McCann | May 21, 2019

Whirlpool Wins Battle in S. Korea Trade War

Whirlpool Wins Battle in S. Korea Trade War

The International Trade Commission clears the way for the White House to impose trade barriers on imports of Samsung and LG washing machines.

By Matthew Heller | October 5, 2017

Apple Reportedly Readying Supersized iPhone

Apple Reportedly Readying Supersized iPhone

Component manufacturers say Samsung will supply a 5.8-inch AMOLED display for a new model celebrating the iPhone's 10th anniversary.

By Matthew Heller | January 2, 2017

Qualcomm Hit With Record $865M Fine in Korea

Qualcomm Hit With Record $865M Fine in Korea

South Korea's top trade regulator says the company's patent licensing practices were unfair to both smartphone makers and rival modem chipset makers.

By Matthew Heller | December 29, 2016

Samsung Buys Auto Tech Firm Harman for $8B

Samsung Buys Auto Tech Firm Harman for $8B

With its largest acquistion ever, Samsung will instantly become "a major player" in the market for providing electronics to makers of connected cars.

By Matthew Heller | November 14, 2016

Regulator Launches Samsung Phone Recall

Regulator Launches Samsung Phone Recall

Consumer advocates question the company's initial response to the problems with its new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2016

Smartwatch Sales Take a Tumble

Smartwatch Sales Take a Tumble

Shipments fell 32% in the second quarter, as Samsung and others ate into Apple's market share.

By Vincent Ryan | July 21, 2016

Samsung Takes to the Cloud with Joyent Deal

Samsung Takes to the Cloud with Joyent Deal

Joyent's cloud platform could power virtual reality and artificial intelligence applications on Samsung's smartphones and mobile devices.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 16, 2016

Samsung to Cut Payrolls, G&A over Slow Android Sales

Samsung to Cut Payrolls, G&A over Slow Android Sales

The South Korean company faces a second slow year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 8, 2015

Samsung’s Earnings Lower On Lagging Smartphone Sales

Samsung’s Earnings Lower On Lagging Smartphone Sales

The company is boosting production of the S6 Galaxy Edge after reportedly misjudging demand.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 7, 2015

ISS Joins Opposition to $8B Samsung Merger

ISS Joins Opposition to $8B Samsung Merger

Proxy advisor says Samsung's argument in favor of combining two of its units “remains vague and unconvincing."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 3, 2015

Avago Technologies to Buy Broadcom for $37B

Avago Technologies to Buy Broadcom for $37B

The transaction creates a "diversified leader in wired and wireless communication semiconductors," says Avago's chief executive.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 28, 2015

Samsung Adopts Renminbi

Samsung Adopts Renminbi

Using the Chinese currency in transactions could enable the global smartphone maker to negotiate supplier discounts.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 19, 2015

Fitbit Girding for Competition With IPO

Fitbit Girding for Competition With IPO

The wearable technology company has sold 20.5 million devices since 2007 and recorded revenue of $745 million last year.

By Matthew Heller | May 8, 2015