European PC sales rose 20% in quarter

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European personal computer sales increased by 20% for the first quarter of 1999. PC sales were helped by the World Wide Web's popularity and alternative sales outlets. European PC sales during the quarter went slightly over seven million units. The majority of the region's year-to-year growth emanated from the Western European consumer sector. PC sales in that sector improved by 61%. Germany, France, and the UK are included in that sector.

Sales & consumption, Abstract

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VW's net sagged 31% last year amid U.S. losses

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Volkswagen AG announced a net profit of $877.3 million, a drop of 31 percent for 2004, while revenue rose by 5 percent. Volkswagen AG reported a loss of sales in North America and increased price competition in China and Europe.

China, Motor vehicles and car bodies, Germany, Commodity & service prices, Securities issued, listed, North America, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Prices and rates, Securities industry, Automobile industry, Volkswagen AG, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company Profile, Company securities, Company pricing policy

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Growth of PC sales in Europe reached 11% in fourth quarter

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Sales of personal computers in Europe improved by a less-than-expected 11% for the 1999 fourth-quarter. The figure was attributed to a slowdown in purchases by small and medium-size businesses.

Electronic computers

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