Weak demand, low prices wreak havoc
PC and chip titans are feeling the strain of world events. HP says job cuts are coming while two companies halt plans for chip plants.
HP, Motorola face critical test news analysis How they deal with economic uncertainties could provide others with a road map for how--or how not--to react to market forces.
Profit warnings down for quarter
HP's Platt sees job cuts coming
Motorola halts copper chip plant
United Micro halts $14 billion plan |