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Personal computer sales are back from the dead. A report by Intel late Thursday added to anecdotal evidence that PCs, at least for enterprise customers, are enjoying a resurgence. The world’s largest chipmaker raised its guidance for the second quarter and full year on stronger-than-expected business PC demand. Intel now expects to see some revenue growth this year vs. its forecast in April for flat sales in 2014. Intel (INTC) shares rose 6.7% in afternoon trading in the stock market today. Intel’s news helped lift other stocks connected to the PC supply chain. PC maker Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) was up 5% in afternoon trading Friday. PC software giant Microsoft (MSFT) was up 1.7%. PC peripheral maker Logitech International (LOGI) was up 1.4%. Analysts say enterprise PC sales got a boost from the end of support for Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system in early April. Microsoft no longer provides security updates and … Scalper1 News
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