Stocks Plunge as JB Hi-Fi Warns of Sharp Spending Downturn
Nick Wells said some brands lifted prices by as much as 50% as semiconductor production shifts to AI servers and data centres.
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Tech prices have spiked up to 50 per cent. AI is to blame
Investors reacted swiftly as JB Hi-Fi noted a major dip in sales in the second half as a result of ongoing price rises and supply issues.
The cost of laptops, smartphones, and gaming devices continues to rise, with wholesale prices for some products increasing by as much as 50%. Consumers have begun to reduce their purchases of these increasingly expensive products, squeezing retailers' profit margins.
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