Intel posts Q3 earnings, sees modest growth in a tough PC market

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Intel has faced a tough quarter or two as of late, but it’s seeing a bit of sunshine today. The chip maker just posted third quarter earnings that largely match happier results from a year ago, generating $3 billion in net profit based on revenue of $13.5 billion. The performance is also a …