# Despite stellar earnings, Samsung's stock slumps

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Podcast: [Marketplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-309699)
Published: 2026-07-07T22:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/07/07/despite-stellar-earnings-samsungs-stock-slumps
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Samsung just reported a whopping 1,800% profit increase for the second quarter of this year. But its stock price fell nearly 7% in response to the news. What gives? In short, high expectations got in the way of actual growth. Also in this episode: Baby boomers begin to transfer family businesses to the next generation, buy now, pay later giant Klarna applies for a U.S. banking license, and the telehealth boom is more than super-fast prescriptions from your couch. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: Why analysts predict a robust second quarter earnings season Samsung posted 1800% profit growth. Its stock fell anyway. The baby boomer business transfer is coming The era of drive-thru healthcare is here Fintechs harbor banking dreams

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