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Micron Electronics, a leading direct vendor of personal computer systems, has begun shipping new high-performance Micron Millennia PCs with the Intel Pentium III processor at 500 MHz. This flagship system, the Micron Millennia 500 MAX, boasts high-performance components and ranks at the top of performance charts for PCs. The company
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Compaq, the world's largest personal computer maker, has introduced a new line of PCs powered by Intel's cutting-edge Pentium III processor. The 5600i Series Computers boast significant upgrades, including 128MB of RAM, 10 GB hard drives, 56k modems, and 17" displays. The top-of-the-line model, priced
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Dell Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company, has announced that it will incorporate the Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 500MHz and 450MHz across multiple product lines. This move is aimed at delivering high-performance computing to customers with minimal disruption, leveraging the processor'
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Intel, the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, has launched a new generation of Pentium microprocessors with a worldwide advertising campaign emphasizing the internet capabilities of PCs built around the new chips. The Pentium III chips will increase PC performance, enabling full-screen, full-motion video and blurring the distinction between television
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The Nasdaq composite index gained a record-high 96.05 points, or 4.2 percent, to close at 2,405.54, marking the best day in its history. The rally was fueled by advances in technology and financial stocks, with investors snapping up shares in companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and
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General Electric has been named the most admired company in America for the second consecutive year, according to Fortune's annual survey of the country's business leaders. This achievement is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and excellence, as it continues to outperform
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Market participants sold technology stocks en masse, leading a decline in the Nasdaq composite index by 1.86%, or 46.67 points, to 2,463.42. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 71.58 points, to 9,274.12, while the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index lost 11.
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Thursday's stock market saw a significant rally, driven by robust earnings, stock splits, and high-profile mergers in the technology sector. The Nasdaq composite index hit a new high, while sugar and grain futures prices surged. Pork and gold futures also experienced gains. Money market funds saw a notable
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As the Nasdaq composite index reached an all-time high, stocks surged on fourth-quarter earnings reports and stock-split announcements from blue-chip companies, including Microsoft, Intel, Yahoo, and Cisco Systems. The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500-stock index also gained, with the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies and
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Macromedia's Director 7, a major upgrade to the company's flagship authoring software, now includes Intel's Web Design Effects software to enable developers to create realistic moving effects without the need for large GIF files. This collaboration aims to bring immersive, interactive media to a
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Compaq Computer Corporation, a leader in providing IT solutions to enterprises, Small and Medium Businesses, and consumers, has announced its support for the Intel Pentium III processor. This move will enable Compaq customers to utilize the highest processing power available, reaching up to 500 MHz, in a range of product
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Silicon Graphics, once a pioneering force in the computer industry, is introducing a new line of work stations built around Intel chips and Microsoft software, signaling a significant shift in its strategy. Despite the new machines' potential appeal, analysts remain cautious about the company's prospects, citing its
