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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 20, 2026
Stay updated with today's top business news and market insights in the BL Morning Report for August 20, 2026.
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Samsung raising chipmaking prices 15% to offset smartphone sales decline; India smartphone market expected to contract 13% in 2026. Rising chipset costs push device prices higher, signaling margin pressure on hardware supply chains and IT procurement budgets.
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