Samsung rides surging chip demand, Galaxy S8 sales to record quarterly profit
[ad_1] Samsung Electronics Co. topped analyst estimates with its best-ever operating profit as global demand for semiconductors remained strong and the new Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone won over customers. Operating income rose to 14 trillion won (US$12 billion) in the three months ended June, the Suwon, South Korea-based company said in preliminary results released Friday.…