Intel posts record $9.5 billion quarter
"Intel announced its second quarter results (PDF) today, with numbers that beat analyst expectations and set revenue records for the company. Total Q2 revenue for 2008 was $9.5 billion, with an operating income of $2.3 billion, net income of $1.6 billion, and earnings-per-share of 28 cents. Total revenue fell two percent from the first quarter's results, but improved nine percent year-on-year, while net income rose by 11 percent compared to Q1 2008, and 25 percent compared to Q2 2007." [Ars Technica]