Samsung shares slide 6.6% after shareholder return plan is delayed

Samsung Electronics shares reversed earlier gains and fell as much as 6.6% after its earnings lacked a new shareholder return plan, disappointing investors. The drop came despite the company's recent strong quarterly results.

• Samsung shares fell as much as 6.6%, erasing earlier gains
• Investors were disappointed by the absence of a new shareholder return plan
• The quarterly earnings failed to meet investor expectations