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Stocks Plunge as JB Hi-Fi Warns of Sharp Spending Downturn

Nick Wells said some brands lifted prices by as much as 50% as semiconductor production shifts to AI servers and data centres.

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The retail giant’s CEO also warned of an AI squeeze on tech supply chains.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Tech prices have spiked up to 50 per cent. AI is to blame

Investors reacted swiftly as JB Hi-Fi noted a major dip in sales in the second half as a result of ongoing price rises and supply issues.

·North Sydney, Australia
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The cost of laptops, smartphones, and gaming devices continues to rise, with wholesale prices for some products increasing by as much as 50%. Consumers have begun to reduce their purchases of these increasingly expensive products, squeezing retailers' profit margins.

·New York, United States
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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