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Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soars

May 6, 2026 · 13m

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A.M. Edition for May 6. A Journal investigation finds China is supplying Russia and Iran with drone factories. WSJ senior correspondent Josh Chin explains how Chinese companies are managing to circumvent U.S. sanctions. Plus, Samsung joins the trillion dollar club amid relentless demand for AI memory chips. And weight-loss drug giant Novo Nordisk surprises with strong sales even as competition with Eli Lilly continues to weigh on growth. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.