Samsung Electronics said its operating profit for the fourth quarter jumped 46 percent from the same period the previous year, driven by increased sales of smartphones and televisions as its business continued to thrive amid the epidemic.

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End-of-month flows led to a rise in the US dollar against all major currencies. April was full of challenges for the dollar. The dollar index fell from 93.30 to 90.50 with no hikes.

According to a financial statement, Alphabet, Google's parent company, saw its revenue rise to $55.3 billion in the first quarter of this year.

Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing announced the suspension of delivery of 737 MAX aircraft to buyers, following a problem with the power effort protection systems of these aircraft.