By Heather McLean, 19 June 2002 15:56
NEWS Apple has slashed its revenue and profits forecast for the third quarter, citing lower than expected demand for its products. For the three months ending in June revenues will be down by 10 per cent to between $1.4bn and $1.45bn instead of $1.6bn, the company stated. Earnings per share will reach between eight and 10 cents each as opposed to Apple's previous estimate of 11 cents or above. Apple blamed the European and Japanese markets in particular as the reason for its warning. Apple's shares, which had already fallen 39 cents over the day to close at $20.15, fell further to $18.47 in after-hours trading following the news. This morning saw a further fall to $17.35 when trading began on the Nasdaq.
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