Microsoft (MSFT +0.00%) reported earnings to be down 8%, and profits down 22%. Things are not looking good for Microsoft only a quarter before the major product launch of Windows 8 and the surface tablet. Being so close to the PC market, Microsoft may be one of the reasons the PC market is in shambles. Companies such as Intel (INTC +3.36%), HP (HPQ +0.63%), and Dell (DELL +0.00%) are also being impacted by the overall PC market.
Microsoft Earnings Affect Global PC Market
By Andrew Tonner – Oct 19, 2012 at 8:43PM
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A down day for Mr. Softie.
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