HP laying off 27,000 workers in restructuring (AP) PALO ALTO, California - Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) says it's laying off 27,000 workers, 8 percent of its work force, as it restructures the business. The Palo Alto, California, company says it will save $3 billion to $3.5 billion annually from cost cuts, including the layoffs. Hewlett-Packard Co. expects to complete the job cuts by the end of fiscal 2014. Shares are up $1.40, or 6.6 percent, to $22.48 in aftermarket trading Wednesday. Developing...