Why are the stock prices of computer companies decreasing?

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The discussion revolves around the declining stock prices of companies involved in the production of computer components and supercomputers. Participants explore potential reasons for this trend, including market dynamics and specific company performance, while also addressing misunderstandings regarding the types of companies being referenced.

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  • One participant notes a general trend of stock prices going down and seeks to understand the underlying causes.
  • Another participant discusses the chaotic nature of stock markets, suggesting that fluctuations are common and difficult to predict.
  • A participant speculates that seasonal factors, such as children returning to school, may influence energy consumption and, consequently, stock prices of related companies.
  • There is confusion regarding the distinction between electrical companies and computer companies, with multiple participants questioning the original premise of the discussion.
  • Some participants clarify that companies like Intel and IBM, which are involved in processors and supercomputers, do not fit the category of electrical companies.
  • A participant expresses interest in advancements in supercomputers and related technologies, suggesting a shift in focus for the thread.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the classification of companies and the relevance of the original question. There is no consensus on the reasons for the decline in stock prices, and the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views.

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Participants have not reached clarity on the definitions of the companies involved, leading to confusion. The discussion also reflects a lack of specific information about the companies and markets in question.

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I checked the stock price for a few electrical companies and the stock price seems to be going down, what is the cause of that? Since I live oversea I'd like to know
 
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Stocks go up and stocks go down. My dad's a stock broker. I have a friend who owns a realty agency in Seattle. He told me the other day he lost $60,000 out of his retirement fund last week because of the dip in the market. But he'll probably get it back next week because that's how the markets go. If we were prescient in judging the vicissitudes of the market, we'd all be rich. But it's a chaotic system, not easy to pin down. Watch the movie Pi.
 
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Do you mean just recently? My guess is that kids are going back to school after the end of winter break, and if their parents are going to work then that means houses that are empty and not using electricity for a big chunk of the day so the companies aren't selling as much energy. Like DiracPopol said, there's always going to be some little thing subtly driving prices up or down and it's usually impossible to know for sure why the markets did what they did at any particular time.
 
Your thread title asks about computer companies and your post asks about electrical companies. Do you have some reason for thinking these are the same thing?
 
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My mistake, electrical company make computer parts, from what I've seen they've been declining for over a year
I'm concerned with companies that make supercomputers
 
fredreload said:
My mistake, electrical company make computer parts, from what I've seen they've been declining for over a year
I'm concerned with companies that make supercomputers
What electrical companies make computers? I do not know of any.
 
Forgive my English, company for processors, RAM, and CPU
 
Evo said:
What electrical companies make computers? I do not know of any.
Perhaps this is unique to your country, in which case you would have to be specific and name the companies and countries. This is an American based forum, and this is not the case in America.
 
fredreload said:
Companies like Intel or IBM

I'm waiting for like the next generation of supercomputer to come out you see
Ok, neither of those companies are electric companies and neither make personal computers. IBM sold off their personal computer business to Lenovo years ago. Intel makes processors, not computers.

Not sure why you are concerned with supercomputers.
 
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Can I change my thread question to the current advancement in supercomputer and things they are trying out to make their processor faster for IBM and Intel?
 
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fredreload said:
Can I change my thread question to the current advancement in supercomputer and things they are trying out to make their processor faster for IBM and Intel?
Better to just abandon this thread and start a new one. This one is going nowhere.

I'm sure your English is MUCH better than my <fill in your native language> :smile: so don't let that bother you.
 
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phinds said:
Better to just abandon this thread and start a new one. This one is going nowhere.

I'm sure your English is MUCH better than my <fill in your native language> :smile: so don't let that bother you.
Agreed.
 

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