Intel
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Intel ranks first among world computer technology companies and suppliers of semiconductors. The company's Pentium chips are standard in the industry and sales reached record levels in 1996. Profits rose by between 40% and 55% in the two years to 1997 and a strong performance is also expected for 1997. Intel estimates its stake in the market for computer processors at 88%. The computer equipment market tends to be volatile though intelligent chips are less vulnerable to price competition.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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How Intel became the second Microsoft
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Intel has seen its market capitalization grow to more than that of Microsoft in 1996, though Microsoft later regained its position. The two companies have been allies, and Intel's microprocessor was used by IBM on its first personal computer which used a Microsoft operating system. Intel started out producing memory devices for big computers and then developed the first microprocessor in 1971. Intel's slogan 'Intel inside' has helped develop consumer awareness.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Intel
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Intel has seen rising earnings and sales over a six year period but the company's share price has fallen. Problems with Pentium microprocessors led to a charge in 1994. Inventory write-downs have led to lower earnings per share than forecast and lower demand than expected has led to the company being left with parts that were dropping in value. North and South America account for a decreasing proportion of the market at 45% for 4th qtr 1995, a drop of 6%.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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