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Dells weak sales prediction sends its stocks downDells weak sales prediction sends its stocks down
SAN FRANCISCO - Dell, the world's No.3 computer maker, has predicted weak sales for the current quarter triggering slump in its stocks that went down by over seven percent in pre-market trading...


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Dell Shares Fall 5 Percent After Earnings Miss
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