Samsung Shares Steady After Chairman's Heart Attack
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Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun Hee is in stable condition after surgery following a heart attack. — Bloomberg News
With $327 billion in annual sales, Samsung dwarfs Apple ($170.9 billion in revenue) and Google ($59.8 billion) combined. South Korea’s biggest company makes smartphones, TVs, semiconductors, batteries, and displays, but it’s also a player in everything from cargo ships and finance to duty-free shopping and theme parks. All together, Samsung accounts for about 23 percent of South Korea’s economy.