"Cisco Cuts 5% of Global Workforce, Slashes Full-Year Guidance"

Cisco Systems reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results but reduced its full-year guidance and announced plans to cut about 5% of its workforce, or more than 4,000 employees, due to concerns about demand. CEO Chuck Robbins cited caution and scrutiny of deals amid high uncertainty in the macro-environment. The company also mentioned slowing demand, ongoing inventory correction, and weak demand from telco and cable service provider customers. The news led to a negative reaction from Wall Street analysts, with concerns about the company's performance and the impact of the layoffs.