Texas Instruments shares sink as tariff risks cloud chip demand outlook


FILE PHOTO: A Texas Instruments Office is shown in San Diego, California, U.S., April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File photo

(Reuters) -Texas Instruments shares sank 11% on Wednesday after executives adopted a markedly cautious tone and issued a weak quarterly profit forecast, intensifying investor concerns over the impact of tariffs.

After optimistic projections in April had boosted confidence in a demand rebound, TI said on Tuesday’s earnings call that a recovery in the auto industry was lagging and would likely be less robust as tariffs disrupt global supply chains

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