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Samsung posted record 89.4T won profit Q2, but results sparked tech sell-off as investors doubt AI chip demand sustains if supply bottlenecks ease. The slump signals capex uncertainty: if memory supply normalizes, margins compress, threatening ROI on AI infrastructure and deployment decisions.