Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features

Samsung nears wide-ranging deal with Perplexity for AI features

[LOS ANGELES] Samsung Electronics is nearing a wide-ranging deal to invest in Perplexity AI and put search technology from the artificial intelligence (AI) startup at the forefront of the South Korean company’s devices. The two companies are in talks to preload Perplexity’s app and assistant on upcoming Samsung devices and integrate the startup’s search features…

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Gold seen maintaining upward momentum

Gold seen maintaining upward momentum

GOLD has been one of the standout asset classes this year. As at May 28, gold was up 26 per cent year-to-date, briefly breaking above the US$3,500 per ounce level at the end of April before pulling back. This strong performance can be attributed to several key factors that have converged to create a perfect…

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How the US market fell from 4th to 41st for returns – and what it means for stocks in 2025

How the US market fell from 4th to 41st for returns – and what it means for stocks in 2025

NEARLY two months after US President Donald Trump roiled markets with his on-again, off-again “reciprocal” tariffs and universal 10 per cent levy, uncertainty remains. My last column showed the illogic underpinning this – and counselled patience. Here is an update – and how to profit. Trump says America “wins” through his tariffs, reclaiming “lost” manufacturing…

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