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Weak Macro Environment Slows Analog Chip Sales in Q1
The semiconductor industry consists of analog, micro, logic, and memory chips.
How Much Did the Freescale Acquisition Impact NXP Semiconductors’ Balance Sheet?
As of December 31, 2015, NXP Semiconductors’ cash reserves stood at $1.6 billion, and its long-term debt stood at $8.6 billion.
The George Soros Fund Shares 13F Analysis
On November 14, The George Soros Fund Management LLC filed 13F. The firm’s total market value was around $3.6 billion at the end of Q3 2019.
Tech players like Qualcomm plan to tap the Internet of Things
These devices include connected home devices such as air conditioners, washers, and refrigerators, security systems such as alarms and cameras, and energy devices such as thermostats.
The Semiconductor Sector’s Downturn: Should TXN Investors Worry?
In this series, we’ll discuss what investors could expect for Texas Instruments’ third-quarter earnings, scheduled to be released on October 23.
Why Is Microchip Stock Rising Today?
Microchip stock rose in pre-market trading today after the company updated its financial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Marvell Hits a High on Microsoft Deal—What’s Next?
Marvell Technology (MRVL) stock rose around 4.16% on November 12 after the chip maker inked a deal with Microsoft (MSFT).
Nvidia Earnings: Why Are Investors and Analysts Bullish?
Nvidia is set to report its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 after the closing bell on Thursday. The company looks strong before its earnings.
Was Jim Cramer Right to Back Nvidia over Microchip?
Cramer seems to be very bullish on Nvidia stock. Notably, the stock looks solid. The company is set to report its third-quarter earnings on November 14.
Microchip and Match Group Stocks Lose Big After-Hours
Tech stocks Match Group (MTCH) and Microchip (MCHP) are trading lower in the after-hours session today after releasing their earnings results.
Markets in the Red Today, Trade War Escalates
The trade war between the US and China has escalated again. As expected, technology stocks were hit the worst in early market trading today.
Tech Stocks Drove the Nasdaq to New Heights Today
Tech stocks are driving today’s stock market rally. As of 3:52 PM ET, the tech-heavy the Nasdaq Composite Index is up 0.81%, driven by a surge in tech stocks.
How Cypress Semiconductor Posted Record Revenues in 3Q17
Cypress Semiconductor (CY) reported record revenues in 3Q17, supported by expanding bill-of-material coverage. Its IoT wireless connectivity grew 80% year-over-year in 3Q17.
What It Takes to Make the Top 5 Highest-Valued Semiconductor Stock List
As of September 12, 2017, Broadcom (AVGO) had the highest PE ratio of 203.54x, followed by Nvidia (NVDA) at 48.4x.
How Would NXP’s Acquisition Benefit Qualcomm?
Qualcomm is preparing for its biggest acquisition yet of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) for $38 billion excluding debt. This move will change Qualcomm’s business model.
Inside Cypress’s Strategy to Rule the Embedded Market
Most semiconductor companies are now moving into the automotive and IoT industries to boost growth. Large among them is Cypress Semiconductor (CY).
Inside Xilinx’s Growth Potential in Industrial and A&D
While Xilinx reported revenue a fall in communications and data center in fiscal 2Q17, the fall was offset by 7% sequential growth in industrial and A&D.
Why Linear Technology’s Stock Soared 29% in Just 30 Minutes
On July 26, 2016, Analog Devices (ADI) announced that it is acquiring Linear Technology (LLTC) in a cash-stock deal worth $14.8 billion. This equates to $60 per share of Linear Technology.
A Review of SGRAX’s Portfolio Changes
SGRAX invests at least 80% of its assets in equities and up to 25% in foreign issuers’ equities via depository receipts and similar vehicles.
What’s Been Such a Drag for Atmel’s Core Business?
Atmel’s revenue from MCUs fell by 23.6% YoY to $183.1 million in 4Q15 and by 18.7% YoY to $808 million in 2015. MCU accounts for 70% of its total revenues.
Gauging the Impact of the Microchip-Atmel Merger on Atmel Shareholders
On September 20, 2015, Dialog Semiconductor agreed to buy Atmel for ~$4.6 billion. But in December, Microchip made a competing bid of nearly $3.6 billion.
How Will the Atmel Acquisition Impact Microchip’s Balance Sheet?
Microchip has been acquiring small companies and integrating them successfully, but now it’s announced a major merger with Atmel, which is ~47% its size.
Atmel’s Financial Highlights before Merger Announcement
In fiscal 2Q15, Atmel’s revenue dropped 14% year-over-year to $306.4 million.
Cypress Said It Wasn’t Competing with Dialog for Atmel Acquisition
Cypress was rumored to have challenged Dialog’s offer for Atmel. Cypress denied the rumors, stating that it had approached Atmel’s board in the past, but had withdrawn from the bid.
What Makes Atmel an Attractive Acquisition Target?
Semiconductor giants look to acquire chip makers with broad portfolios of products serving the IoT space.
First Solar Trades above Moving Averages
On August 7, 2015, First Solar’s last trading price was $52.08. The firm was trading -2.46% below its 100-day moving average.
Microchip Technology’s news may not affect other leading players
A change in Microchip Technology’s revenue forecasts Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) revised its revenue projection downward for this quarter to $546 million. The earlier revenue forecast for the current quarter was $560 million–$575 million. The revised forecast is ~3.7% lower than the average of the company’s previous guidance. Microchip Technology’s results and announcements are roughly considered […]
