IPod sales fuel Apple's net rise, defying worries; a review of stock options may sharply alter results; Macintosh lines also shine
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Strong s ales of Macintosh computers and iPods have resulted in a 27% increase in Apple Computer Inc.'s fourth- quarter profit, although these results are preliminary. To compensate for the future saturation of the MP3 player market, t he company is planning to add new products in 2007, according to CEO Steve Jobs.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Dell posts profit slide, faces accounting issues
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Dell Inc. of the United States posted a 51 percent slide in second quarter profit to $502 million from $1.02 billion last year. The computer giant is facing accounting issues as well as a battery recall notice.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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