Events · who it helps and who it hurts

Samsung Electronics preliminary results

Samsung's early read on its quarterly profit, driven by memory-chip prices.

Not on our calendar

The reads below are for when Samsung's profit beats expectations. Expect the opposite when Samsung's profit misses expectations.

Sectors

TechnologyUsually helpsA read on memory-chip prices and how much the industry is spending on new factories.

Basic MaterialsNo documented read

Communication ServicesNo documented read

Consumer CyclicalNo documented read

Consumer DefensiveNo documented read

EnergyNo documented read

Financial ServicesNo documented read

HealthcareNo documented read

IndustrialsNo documented read

Real EstateNo documented read

UtilitiesNo documented read

Where each sector’s relative strength sits this week is on the rotation board.

Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsUsually helpsMemory makers buy a third of all chip-making machines.

Computer HardwareLittle effectHigher memory prices are a cost for server makers even as AI demand helps; mixed.