Semiconductor – Integrated Circuits
(SOL) ReneSola Modules for New Mexico Farm
ReneSola Ltd. (SOL) has entered into a contract with S&C Electric Company (“S&C”) to provide 250-watt (“W”) high-efficiency polycrystalline solar photovoltaic (“PV”) modules. The 250W polycrystalline...27Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ANAD) Anadigics Prices Share Offering
In order to increase its liquidity, Anadigics, Inc. (ANAD) recently priced an underwritten public offering of 10 million shares at $2.00 each. The company will provide a 30-day option to the underwriters for purchasing an additional...4Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(WFR) MEMC Electronic Materials Guides Soft First Quarter – Upbeat on 2013
At its analyst day held last week, semiconductor and solar technology provider MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) provided its financial outlook for first quarter of 2013 and fiscal 2013. The company also announced its plans to change...4Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SWKS) Skyworks Solutions Creates Ripples with SkyOne
Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS), a leading semiconductor manufacturer, recently disclosed that its SkyOne platform has created a buzz in the industry as several OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and smartphone providers have...6Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(ANAD) ANADIGICS Offers New Power Amplifier
In a concerted effort to expand its product portfolio and augment revenues, ANADIGICS, Inc. (ANAD) recently introduced the AWB7224 small-cell power amplifier to extend its frequency band coverage in 3G and 4G markets. The new power...24Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Marvell Technology Group Fourth Quarter Looking Soft?
Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) is set to report its fourth quarter 2013 results on Feb 21. In the prior quarter, the company posted a 6.7% negative surprise. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this semiconductor chip maker. Growth...19Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(DIOD) Diodes to Acquire BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) recently announced that it will acquire BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited (BCDS),...5Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(BRCM) Broadcom Reiterated at Neutral
We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on leading chipmaker Broadcom Corporation (BRCM). The company recently updated its guidance, raising the lower end of its revenue guidance. Amid a weak macro environment,...16Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(BRCM) Broadcom’s Latest Smartphone Portal
Leading chipmaker Broadcom Corporation (BRCM) recently declared the inclusion of its latest smartphone platform in its product profile. The newly launched process is entirely compatible with Android...7Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMCC) Applied Micro Circuits Posts Narrower Loss
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) posted a net loss of $21.6 million or 33 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to a net loss of $23.4 million or 37 cents per share in the first quarter and a net...26Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSCC) Microsemi Launches New Low-Power RF Transceiver
Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, launched its new ultra-low power (ULP) radio frequency (RF) transceiver, ZL70250,...15Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSCC) Microsemi Launches New ZL880 Series Chipset
Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, has launched its fourth generation chipset called ZL880 series. The new chipset...31Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(API) Stock Market News for October 17, 2012 – Market News
Better-than expected quarterly results combined with a couple of positive domestic reports guided the benchmarks into the green yesterday. Encouraging quarterly results buoyed hopes about a favorable third-quarter earnings season. The bullish sentiment helped the Dow post its biggest gain since September...28Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSCC) Microsemi’s Next-Gen SoC FPGA
Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, launched its next-generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA. FPGAs or field programmable...22Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(ANAD) ANADIGICS Supplies Multimode Multiband Power Amplifier for New Samsung Phone
ANADIGICS, Inc. (ANAD) recently announced that it will provide ALT6181 multimode multiband power amplifier (MMPA) to Samsung Electronics for its new Galaxy Express smartphone. This new series of smartphones will be available through...8Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSCC) Microsemi’s New RF Solution for Secondary Surveillance Radio Applications
Microsemi Corporation(MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, announced that it launched radio frequency (RF) transistors for high-power air...5Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SOL) ReneSola Loss Higher than Expected
ReneSola Ltd. (SOL) in the second quarter of 2012 reported adjusted loss per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 40 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents of loss per ADS. Numbers also were way short of the...31Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SWKS) Skyworks Solutions Expands Smartphone Content
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) has added more content in its smartphone platforms based on its industry-leading light emitting diode (LED) camera flash driver solutions. There is a growing need for high quality photographs...27Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Marvell Technology Group Hurt By Macro Backdrop?
Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) reported second quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 19 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents. The quarter’s result was also 24.6% below the year-ago level, mostly...21Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(AMCC) Applied Micro Circuit’s First Quarter Disappoints
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) posted a non-GAAP net loss of $11.4 million in its first quarter of fiscal 2013 (ending June 30, 2012), compared to a net income of $0.6 million in the year-ago quarter and a net loss of...20Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Company News for August 20, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL) posted second quarter earnings per share of $0.19, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 • Avago Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:AVGO) reported third quarter earnings per share...20Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MSCC) Microsemi Completes Testing
Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, announced that an independent organization completed reliability testing of Microsemi’s...16Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Marvell Technology Group Sees Growth Prospects
Ace integrated silicon circuit maker Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) seems upbeat after delivering strong quarterly results in mid-May. There have been a number of developments over the past few days that we think could attract...7Jun2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(OVTI) Company News for June 4, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Shares of HUGHES Telematics, Inc. (OTC:HUTC) surged 171% after Verizon Communications Inc.(NYSE:VZ) agreed to purchase the company for $612 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to...4Jun2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Marvell Technology GroupBeats – Outlook Bright
Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) has reported first quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 18 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents. However, EPS was 24.6% below the year-ago level, mostly due to...20May2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MRVL) Marvell Technology Group Sees A Better 2012
The holidays are over, but the party time will likely to continue for ace integrated silicon circuit maker Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (...13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(RFMD) Will Market Start Getting Enthusiastic?
The market’s focus today clearly will be on the strong December non-farm payroll report, but Europe likely will not be far from investors’ minds, either. The market has found it hard to make meaningful gains this week despite very good readings on the domestic economy, held back by continued Europe-related...9Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(RFMD) Ahead of Wall Street – January 6, 2012 – Ahead of Wall Street
Friday, January 6, 2012 The market’s focus today clearly will be on the strong December non-farm payroll report, but Europe likely will not be far from investors’ minds either. The market has found it hard to make meaningful gains this week despite very good readings on the domestic economy,...6Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(RFMD) Jan 06: All Eyes on Strong Non-Farm Payroll Report – Economic Highlights
The market’s focus today clearly will be on the strong December non-farm payroll report, but Europe likely will not be far from investors’ minds either. The market has found it hard to make meaningful gains this week despite very good readings on the domestic economy, held back by continued Europe...6Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(SOL) ReneSola Limited – ADS – Bear of the Day
ReneSola Ltd.’s (SOL) significant presence in the solar module original equipment manufacturing (OEM) market is currently slated to underperform, owing to Europe’s challenging financing environment. The near-term valuation...23Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued