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CNBC reported a curiosity: Samsung’s shares slipped even after a profit that the headline compared favorably to results from Nvidia and Apple. That is the kind of moment investors remember because it exposes how markets trade future risk and narrative, not just today’s earnings number. The clip forces a quick question for anyone holding Apple or Nvidia, namely whether momentum or fundamentals will win this cycle, and whether cyclical surprises can still rattle sentiment in a market chasing AI winners.