HP Faces Profit Challenges Amid Weak PC Demand and Tariff Concerns
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HP has forecasted its first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations due to ongoing weak demand in the personal computer market. While AI-powered PCs are gaining traction in corporate and educational sectors, they have not significantly boosted overall PC demand. HP expects its adjusted profit per share to be between 70 and 76 cents, below the 85 cents anticipated by analysts. The company is implementing pricing and cost strategies to mitigate margin pressures, with a more substantial impact expected in the latter half of the year.
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