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SAN FRANCISCO Dell Inc. saw a dramatic shift in demand in emerging markets, particularly in the so-called BRIC countries where the company saw a 15% decline in sales, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Gladden told MarketWatch. “That’s been part of our business that’s been growing double-digits,” he said, adding, “The PC business is in a tough environment.” But Gladden said the company expects to see “good growth” in its enterprise business in the second half. Dell shares were down more than 3% after the company also cut its full-year forecast.

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