Samsung Electronics’ run-of-record results stall as global tech boom

Seoul-Samsung Electronics A series of record results are expected to end as the global tech boom slows amid rising inflation and economic uncertainties.

On Thursday, the South Korean tech giant — which reported record revenue for the past three straight quarters — forecast an 11.4% increase in second-quarter operating profit from the prior year. Revenue is expected to grow 20.9% year-on-year for the April-June period.