Consumer demand and growth in laptops leave Dell behind
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Dell Inc. of the United States is facing a crisis in management focus as sales are down. The computer giant sells via the Internet and over the phone, however the laptop market is increasingly driven by consumers (rather than the business market) who prefer hands on experience in selecting their purchase, prefering retail stores.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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H-P net soars, but pressure for sales gains rises
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Hewlett-Packard Co. of the United States posted soaring fourth quarter earnings up by 400 percent with revenue increases of 7.2 percent. Projected revenue for 2007 is expected to be approximately $97 billion, an increase from $91.7 billion in 2006. New Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd has introduced a restructuring plan.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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