** Global PC shipments rose 3.8% to 255 mln in 2024; China's Lenovo gained top spot with 24.2% market share, research firm Canalys says
** Global PC shipments up 4.6% YoY in Q4, growing for the fifth consecutive quarter - report
** In Q4, Lenovo topped the global PC market with 25% share, followed by HP at 20.3% and Dell at 14.7%
** Growth is expected to accelerate in 2025 as Windows 10 end-of-support in October is likely to trigger device upgrade cycle - report
** "Holiday season demand was supported by strong discounting by vendors and retailers, enticing consumers who have become increasingly price-sensitive" - Canalys analyst Kieren Jessop
** Government stimulus in China helped promote spending, Jessop says
** AI-capable PCs are expected to account for 35% of global shipments in 2025 - Principal analyst at Canalys, Ishan Dutt
(Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru)
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