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Market Movers: Tech, Auto, and Retail Giants Drive Premarket Surge

Intel and Ford are surging in premarket trading following better-than-expected earnings reports, sources indicate. Meanwhile, Deckers Outdoor shares tumble on revenue guidance miss and Applied Materials announces workforce reductions.

Tech and Auto Stocks Lead Premarket Rally

Technology and automotive companies are driving significant premarket activity following a wave of earnings reports and corporate announcements. According to market analysis, Intel shares surged more than 7% after the chipmaker reportedly exceeded revenue expectations, signaling a recovery in demand for its core x86 processors for personal computers.

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Samsung and Google Launch Galaxy XR Headset to Challenge Apple’s Vision Pro with Aggressive Pricing

Samsung and Google have unveiled the Galaxy XR headset as a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro. Starting at $1,799, the device offers similar mixed reality capabilities at nearly half the price of Apple’s offering, according to reports.

Market Disruption with Aggressive Pricing

Samsung and Google have launched the Galaxy XR mixed reality headset at a starting price of $1,799, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to Apple’s Vision Pro, which reportedly struggled with its $3,500 price point. According to reports, this represents nearly a 50% reduction compared to Apple’s offering, potentially addressing one of the main criticisms of high-end mixed reality devices.

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UK Regulator Confirms Apple and Google Hold Strategic Market Status in Mobile Sector

British competition authorities have formally designated both Apple and Google as holding strategic market status in mobile platforms. The decision could lead to significant regulatory changes including potential sideloading requirements for Apple devices in the UK market.

UK Competition Watchdog Confirms Tech Giants’ Market Dominance

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority has officially designated both Apple and Google as companies with strategic market status (SMS) in mobile platforms, according to reports from the regulatory body. The designation follows a comprehensive investigation into both technology giants and could result in significant new regulatory obligations for their UK operations.