Samsung Electronics announced a significant chip profit increase and new supply agreements. The company expects global chip shortages to worsen and continue until 2028. These multi-year deals are with major data center operators worldwide. Samsung's semiconductor unit saw a substantial operating profit surge in the second quarter. This performance highlights the firm's strong position in the memory chip market.

Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts' estimates.

Samsung reports record quarterly profit and revenue on booming AI chip demand, while investors worry about heavy spending and rising Chinese competition.