Broadcom Gives Bullish Outlook, Citing Data-Center Demand
- Outspoken CEO still believes that growth will slow in long run
- Corporate spending on technology is ‘on fire,’ he says
The Broadcom headquarters in San Jose, California.
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Broadcom Inc. Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan gave an upbeat view of the chip industry Thursday, saying demand from corporate customers is “on fire,” though he warned that the gains won’t last forever.
Data-center owners and telecommunications service providers are investing heavily in new technology, he said after releasing quarterly results. Broadcom said sales will grow faster in the current quarter than analysts have projected, helping send the shares up as much as 4.8% in late trading.