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Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,

Most Asian markets edged up Friday at the end of a week beset by volatility after China's DeepSeek unveiled a groundbreaking chatbot, while sentiment was dampened after Donald Trump confirmed he hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs. As such, we view the advancements made by DeepSeek as promising and healthy for the overall ecosystem."

Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss
Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss

Intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company's Client Computing Group, which includes PC chips, saw revenue fall 9 percent to $8 billion in the fourth quarter.

Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit

Samsung Electronics said Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from the previous quarter as it struggled to meet demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers. But the company's Q4 operating profit was lower than that of the previous quarter, which stood at 9.18 trillion won.