Super Micro shares dive after server maker issues weak preliminary financials

Super Micro shares fell as much as 19% on Tuesday after the server maker announced preliminary results for the fiscal third quarter that were lower than analysts had projected.Here's how the company's preliminary numbers compare with the LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: 29 to 31 cents per share adjusted vs. 54 cents expectedRevenue: 4.6 billion vs. $5.50 billion expectedSuper Micro lowered the ranges from earlier guidance for the quarter, which ended on March 31, according to a statement. ...