Dell sees quarterly results below forecasts

Computer firm Dell today warned that second-quarter earnings and revenue would fall short of forecasts.

Computer firm Dell today warned that second-quarter earnings and revenue would fall short of forecasts.

In a statement, the company said it expects earnings per share of 21 cents to 23 cents, and revenue of about $14 billion. It blamed what it called "aggressive pricing" in a slowing market.

Analysts had forecast, on average, 32 cents a share on revenue of $14.2 billion.

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