International Market Reports:Struggling tech stocks mean mixed week for Wall Street

From: The Scotsman | Date: February 12, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

WALL Street stocks overcame early losses to trade higher. However, sagging technology stocks left the leading indices on track for a mixed finish this week in spite of the morning rally.

PC maker Dell posted earnings that reflected slow sales in the consumer market and its revenue missed analysts' estimates for the fourth quarter. Dell's first-quarter revenue outlook also disappointed investors. Dell shares fell 4 per cent to dollars 39.88 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Still, Apple, whose shares have almost quadrupled in value over the past year on the success of its iPod music player, ...

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