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The IDC warns that a memory shortage driven by AI infrastructure demands could lead to an 8.9% decline in PC shipments by 2026, with rising RAM costs causing higher prices and potential industry contraction, especially affecting smaller manufacturers and smartphone markets.
Due to skyrocketing RAM prices, Paradox Customs is selling prebuilt PCs without memory, allowing users to add their own RAM if they have spare sticks, highlighting the current struggles in the PC component market.
Intel's Q3 report exceeded expectations with increased revenue, improved profitability, and a stronger balance sheet, signaling signs of a turnaround despite ongoing challenges like supply constraints and yield issues in new manufacturing processes. The company's focus on data center growth and upcoming product launches suggests potential long-term gains, though short-term hurdles remain.
Microsoft's Windows 11 has nearly caught up to Windows 10 in user share as support for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025, with 47.8% of users now on Windows 11. Despite slow initial adoption due to system requirements and minimal differences between the OS versions, Windows 11's growth has accelerated in 2025. Users still have options to delay upgrading, and Microsoft's recent statements about Windows' total user base suggest a stabilization of the PC market amid increasing competition.
The S&P 500 fell 0.4% as inflation concerns rose following a slight increase in the PCE index. Shares of PC makers HP and Dell dropped significantly due to mixed earnings and slow AI adoption, while Ulta Beauty gained on expectations of reduced competitive pressure. Texas Pacific Land Corp. and Ulta Beauty were among the top performers, while Autodesk shares fell despite strong earnings due to a CFO transition. VeriSign renewed its ICANN deal, but awaits a more impactful agreement with the Department of Commerce.
Dell Technologies and HP Inc. reported disappointing quarterly sales, indicating a stalled recovery in the PC market. Dell's PC revenue fell 1% to $12.1 billion, while HP's rose 2% to $9.59 billion, both missing analyst estimates. The anticipated boost from new AI-capable machines and Microsoft's latest Windows release has not materialized as expected. Dell's shares dropped 13% and HP's 10% in premarket trading. Despite this, Dell's infrastructure unit saw a 34% sales increase, driven by demand for AI servers.
HP's stock fell over 10% after the company reported earnings that met expectations but issued a lower-than-expected profit forecast, indicating ongoing challenges in the PC and printer markets. Despite revenue growth for the second consecutive quarter, concerns remain about soft demand in the print segment and mixed signals in the PC market. Analysts are cautious about the impact of AI and macroeconomic factors on future demand. HP's stock performance has been strong year-to-date, but recent results suggest the "coast is not clear" for sustained recovery.
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.
Dell Technologies and HP Inc. reported disappointing quarterly sales, indicating a stalled recovery in the PC market. Dell's PC revenue fell 1% to $12.1 billion, while HP's rose 2% to $9.59 billion, both missing analyst estimates. The anticipated boost from new AI-capable machines and Microsoft's latest Windows release has not materialized, leading to a decline in PC shipments. Dell's shares dropped 10% and HP's 8% in extended trading, despite Dell's infrastructure unit seeing a 34% sales increase.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is emerging as a strong competitor to Apple's M-series chipsets, with expectations that Snapdragon chipsets could account for up to 60% of sales for Qualcomm's partners within three years. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is optimistic about ARM-based SoCs capturing 50% of the PC market, despite competition from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA. Qualcomm is reportedly already working on the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2 to further solidify its position in the market.
Dell Technologies shares fell by about 18% as the company anticipates that heavy investments in AI will reduce its quarterly profit and annual margin. Despite a significant rise in stock value this year, Dell's AI-server sales, which have doubled but still represent a small portion of total revenue, are expected to be margin-dilutive. The company's mainstay PC business remains flat, with the consumer segment down 15%, though there are signs of stabilization.
Dell Technologies shares fell by about 18% as the company anticipates that heavy investments in AI will reduce its quarterly profit and annual margin. Despite a significant rise in stock value this year, Dell's AI-server sales, though growing, still contribute minimally to overall revenue and are margin-dilutive. The company's mainstay PC business remains flat, with consumer sales down 15%, but is showing signs of stabilization.
Dell Technologies' stock has tripled in the past year due to its strategic focus on AI-optimized servers and AI-enabled PCs. The company is capitalizing on the booming AI server market, with significant demand for its products, especially those optimized for Nvidia's next-gen GPUs. Additionally, Dell is poised for a turnaround in the PC market with new AI features. Despite recent gains, Dell's stock is considered a good buy due to its growth potential and current valuation.
Dell Technologies' stock has tripled in the past year due to its strategic focus on AI-optimized servers and AI-enabled PCs. The company is capitalizing on the booming AI server market, with significant partnerships like the one with Nvidia, and is poised for further growth. Despite recent financial challenges, Dell's valuation remains attractive, making it a compelling buy for investors.
US stocks remained stagnant as investors awaited the release of the Consumer Price Index, with hopes for three rate cuts by the Federal Reserve diminishing due to the strong US economy. Rising 10-year Treasury yields and concerns about inflation from increasing metals prices added to the market's uncertainty. Additionally, the PC market showed signs of recovery with a 3.2% annual growth in shipments, while teen spending decreased overall but rose in the cosmetics category.