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		<title>(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook &#8211; May 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<title>(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook &#8211; February 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions and so forth. The past decade has seen big changes in the industry, with most players streamlining operations and transferring more routine production to low-cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEA) Semiconductor Update &amp; Stock Review &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/29/cea-semiconductor-update-stock-review-industry-outlook/28978</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions and so forth. The industry has come a long way since the last downturn, when most of the players streamlined operations and transferred more routine ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/amat-applied-materials-earnings-scorecard/87506</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the fourth quarter earnings announcement on November 16, more than half the analysts covering Applied Materials (AMAT) have made downward revisions to their estimates. The reason for the negative revisions may be traced to the weak results and outlook, particularly for the Display and Energy and Environmental Systems (EES) segments that is expected to continue well into 2012. Last Quarter Synopsis Applied’spro forma earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate as lower revenue and margins were partially offset by strong opex management and a lower-than-expected tax rate. Revenue growth was weak across the Display and EES (solar) segments, with the Silicon Systems Group (SSG) performing in line with expectations. However, Applied’s penetration in Asiadeepened significantly, helping the Applied Global Services (AGS) segment to exceed expectations. Orders in ]]></description>
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		<title>(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook &#8211; September 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions, and so forth. The past decade has seen big changes in the industry, with most players streamlining operations and transferring more routine production to low-cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Plunges on Weak Guidance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) third quarter earnings exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Revenue came in higher than management expectations and exceeded the Zacks Consensus by 4.0%. Revenue Applied reported revenue of $2.79 billion, which was down 2.6% sequentially and up 10.7% year over year. All segments performed within the guided range, although Display was the only segment that actually grew. Revenue by Segment SSG remains Applied’s largest segment, with a 50% revenue share. Segment  revenue was down 3.8% sequentially and 3.4% year over year. Management had expected segment revenue to be flat to down 7% sequentially, so revenue was within expectations. The decline in foundry and NAND spending compounded the existing weakness at DRAM to pull down results. Applied stated that DRAM prices have weakened considerably due to ]]></description>
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		<title>(APAC) Company News for July 8, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Shares of APAC Customer Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:APAC) rose 55.15% after OneEquity Partners, the investment arm of JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), disclosed it was buying the company for $8.55 per share. •    Chip equipment-maker KLA-Tencor Corp&#8217;s. (NASDAQ:KLAC) shares were upgraded by UBS (NYSE:UBS) to a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating from a &#8220;Neutral&#8221; rating because analysts believe that sales to Intel would provide support to the company. The analysts also increased the target price of the company’s shares to $49.50 from $43.50 •    Share prices of Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) gained 7.08% to close at $55.78 after the family department store said its same store sales figures came in above expectations •    Retailer Target Corp&#8217;s. (NYSE:TGT) shares rose 6.67% after the company&#8217;s June same-store sales increased 4.5%, topping the Street&#8217;s estimates of 3.2% according ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Reports Quarterly Earnings In-Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/29/amat-applied-materials-reports-quarterly-earnings-in-line/74930</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 22:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) second quarter earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenue came in higher than management expectations and exceeded the Zacks Consensus by 3.2%. Revenue Applied reported revenue of $2.86 billion, which was up 6.6% sequentially and 24.7% year over year. The Applied Global Services (“AGS”) and Energy and Environmental Systems (“EES”) segments outperformed management guidance, while the Silicon Systems Group (“SSG”) and Display segments missed. Revenue by Segment SSG remains Applied’s largest segment, with a 51% revenue share. Segment  revenue was down 2.9% sequentially and up 3.5% year over year. Management had expected the segment to be flat sequentially, so revenue was below expectations. The weaker-than-expected revenue was on account of a sluggish PC market that was impacted by rising inflation in emerging markets, lower ]]></description>
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		<title>(SONS) ValuEngine Weekly News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/25/sons-valuengine-weekly-news/72173</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valuengine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MARKET OVERVIEW Index started week Thursday Close 4 day change 4 day change % ytd DJIA 12339.71 12506 166.29 1.35% 8.02% NASDAQ 2731.22 2820.16 88.94 3.26% 6.31% RUSSELL 2000 826.99 845.64 18.65 2.26% 7.91% S&#38;P 500 1313.35 1337.38 24.03 1.83% 6.34% SECTOR OVERVIEW Sector Change MTD YTD Valuation Last 12-MReturn P/E Ratio Aerospace 0.42% -1.69% 13.98% 8.03% overvalued 16.03% 19.22 Auto-Tires-Trucks 1.68% -0.21% -2.61% 7.37% overvalued 29.12% 20.38 Basic Materials 0.74% -0.03% 1.00% 10.49% overvalued 46.56% 25.93 Business Services 0.46% 0.30% 6.06% 8.89% overvalued 9.60% 50.9 Computer and Technology 0.52% 0.43% 12.52% 8.67% overvalued 24.94% 45.93 Construction 0.18% -1.44% 1.00% 5.60% overvalued -0.55% 34.25 Consumer Discretionary 0.56% 1.73% 7.36% 5.60% overvalued 10.04% 33.27 Consumer Staples 0.30% -0.16% -0.60% 9.70% overvalued 12.48% 19.29 Finance 0.47% -0.91% 2.53% 6.83% overvalued 3.25% 25.94 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MSFT) Semiconductor Industry Outlook &#8211; April 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/20/msft-semiconductor-industry-outlook-apr-2011-industry-outlook/72046</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions, and so forth. The past decade has seen big changes in the industry, with most players streamlining operations and transferring more routine production to low-cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(KLAC) Semi Equipment Nose-Diving</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/klac-semi-equipment-nose-diving/71347</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/klac-semi-equipment-nose-diving/71347#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have been watching the semi equipment stocks closely over the last few days and it seems as if our fears have been realized. Over the last five days, shares of KLA-Tencor (KLAC), Novellus Systems (NVLS) and Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) lost 5.9%, 5.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Moreover, the decline was more pronounced after April 7, when Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) lowered its outlook on semiconductor unit growth for 2011, citing concerns related to Japan. We cannot say we are surprised. We have been thinking that the Japan crisis could have a more far-reaching effect on semiconductor manufacturing than immediately met the eye. This is because Japan is not only a significant consumer of semiconductors, but also a significant supplier. What this basically means is that components coming out ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Quarterly Report Beats Estimates &#8211; Guides Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/26/amat-applied-materials-quarterly-report-beats-estimates-guides-higher/67679</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) first quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by 3 cents, or 9.1%. Revenue came in higher than management expectations and exceeded the Zacks Consensus by 3.7%. Revenue Applied Materials reported revenue of $2.69 billion, which was down 6.9% sequentially and up 45.3% year over year. Increase from the year-ago quarter suggests that growth drivers remain on track. The Applied Global Services (“AGS”) and Energy and Environmental Systems (“EES”) segments outperformed management guidance. The Silicon Systems Group (“SSG”) segment was in-line with guidance, while Display missed. Revenue by Segment SSG remains Applied’s largest segment, with a 56% revenue share. Segment  revenue increased 0.9% sequentially and 54.2% year over year, fueled by growth in the smartphone and tablet markets that increased demand for mobile chipsets and solid-state storage. Management ]]></description>
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		<title>(MSFT) Semiconductor Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/21/msft-semiconductor-industry-outlook/63305</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions, and so forth. The past decade has seen big changes in the industry, with most players streamlining operations and transferring more routine production to low-cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Earnings Beat &#8211; Outlook Weakens</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/07/amat-applied-materials-earnings-beat-outlook-weakens/59874</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by 5 cents, or 16.1%. Revenue came in much higher than expectations, exceeding the Zacks Consensus by 11.3%. All except the Applied Global Services (“AGS”) segment outperformed management guidance. However, the improvement in Energy and Environmental Systems (“EES”) was the most significant. Revenue Revenue of $2.89 billion was up 14.6% sequentially and 89.1% year over year. Although a slower rate than in the previous quarter, the year-over-year increase supports Gartner’s expectations for triple-digit growth for equipment companies this calendar year. Revenue by Segment The Silicon Systems Group (“SSG”) remains the largest segment, with a 51% revenue share. Segment  revenue increased 2.5% sequentially and 126.1% year over year. Management had expected the segment to be flat sequentially. Applied Materials has been ]]></description>
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		<title>(NVLS) Novellus Systems Beats Expectations &#8211; Outlook Softening</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/03/nvls-novellus-systems-beats-expectations-outlook-softening/56869</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novellus Systems’ (NVLS) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus by 3.7%. Shares were up marginally by 0.99%, as guidance indicated uncertain demand. Revenue Novellus reported revenue of $367.2 million, up 14.3% sequentially and 107.6% year over year, better than management’s guidance range of $335-365 million. Management stated that Novellus continued to gain from the PC refresh cycle, as well as rapid growth in the smartphone market, which resulted in strong demand from NAND memory customers. However, memory prices weakened during the quarter, indicating increased supply. Technology upgrades to 300mm manufacturing and 3x nm are driving strength at foundries. Management stated that third-party comments indicated continued growth from smartphone and PC markets, with additional momentum from tablets that would compete against ]]></description>
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		<title>(KLAC) KLA-Tencor Corporation Reports Good Quarter / Weak Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/03/klac-kla-tencor-corporation-reports-good-quarter-weak-guidance/57070</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KLA-Tencor Corporation’s (KLAC) first quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by 13 cents, or 15.1%. Revenue was also better than expected, beating by 5.0%. Investors did not react too strongly, considering the fact that after-market trading just pulled up prices by 0.76%. We expected the company to report a strong quarter and provide softer guidance and results were within these expectations. Revenue KLA reported revenue of $682.3 million, which was up 22.0% sequentially, 99.1% year over year and at the high end of the guided range of $620-660 million. With technology purchases rather than capacity expansions continuing to drive investments in capital equipment, management is optimistic about sustained growth. KLA also stated that 13 new projects were on, so there seems to be optimism regarding capacity purchases further down the ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Grows But Earnings Miss Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/20/amat-applied-materials-grows-but-earnings-miss-expectations/48612</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) third quarter earnings missed the Zacks Consensus by 8 cents. This was in spite of the revenue beat of 6.1% and mainly on account of a higher-contribution from the loss-making EES unit (even excluding the one-time inventory adjustments, EES segment margins declined 309 bps). Analysts are generally more positive about Applied Materials after the company announced its decision to close down Sunfab. This is evident from the fact that more than a third of the analysts providing estimates for the July quarter raised their expectations over the last 30 days and around half of the analysts have nudged up estimates for the following quarter. Moreover, expectations for 2010 and 2011 have also improved. The net change in estimates was minimal however. Revenue Revenue of $2.52 billion was ]]></description>
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		<title>(INTC) Semiconductor Industry Outlook &#8211; August 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/16/intc-semiconductor-industry-outlook-august-2010-industry-outlook/48158</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. For example, the PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions and so forth. The Backdrop The industry has come a long way since the last downturn, when most of the players streamlined ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Second Quarter 2010 Grows</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/20/amat-applied-materials-second-quarter-2010-grows/37770</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) second quarter 2010 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by a penny. As a consequence, shares did not move around too much. Estimates for Applied Materials underwent a correction when the company reported first quarter results. At that time, Applied Materials clarified the strong outlook for the year, which reflected expectations of market research companies. Although a couple of analysts have fine-tuned their estimates in 30 days leading to the second quarter earnings announcement, the impact on the Zacks Consensus Estimate was negligible. Revenue Revenue of $2.29 billion was up 24.2% sequentially and 125.0% year over year. The year-over-year increase was reflective of the turnaround in the capital equipment market and particularly, the company’s exposure to the memory segment, which should grow in leaps and bounds this year. ]]></description>
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		<title>(KLAC) KLA-Tencor Beats Earnings Expectations &#8211; Guides Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/30/klac-kla-tencor-beats-earnings-expectations-guides-higher/35837</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 01:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KLA-Tencor Corp.’s (KLAC) second-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. With the broad turnaround in the semiconductor capital equipment market underway, some of the other equipment makers, such as Research (LRCX) and Teradyne (TER) also reported stronger results. Consequently, we are very positive about the largest equipment company Applied Materials (AMAT) which is expected to report within the next few weeks. Revenue Revenue of $478.3 million was up 8.6% sequentially and 54.5% year over year. The sequential strength was due to a larger section of customers increasing their capex investments, particularly in advanced technology. The technical complexity in manufacturing semiconductors and increasingly challenging yield issues are the drivers behind these investments. New products also helped growth in the last quarter. Products generated 73% of total revenue, an ]]></description>
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		<title>(NVLS) Novellus Systems&#8217; Earnings Report Tops Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/22/nvls-novellus-systems-earnings-report-tops-expectations/34646</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novellus Systems’ (NVLS) first quarter earnings beat the Zacks consensus by $0.03. Revenue beat by 3.8%. Revenue Revenue of $276.2 million was up 13.1% sequentially, 179.3% year over year and over the high-end of the revised guidance range. This reflects continued demand from foundries and increased expenditure on the memory side, driven by strengthening prices for NAND and DRAM. Management also stated that the current strength could be attributed to the PC refresh cycle, growing demand for cell phones (particularly smartphones) and the launch of other MIDs, such as Apple, Inc’s (AAPL) iPad. Revenue by Geography Asia remained the largest contributor in the last quarter, with a 68% revenue share, growing 8.3% sequentially and 512.6% year over year. This was the second straight quarter that revenues from the region grew ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEA) Semiconductor Stock Review &#8211; April 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/14/cea-semiconductor-stock-review-april-2010-industry-outlook/33844</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games on, and the planes and weapons used to transport or protect us use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions and so forth. The industry has come a long way since the last downturn, when most of the players streamlined operations and transferred more routine ]]></description>
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		<title>(KLAC) KLA-Tencor Corporation Sees Stronger Semi Markets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/01/klac-kla-tencor-corporation-sees-stronger-semi-markets/26617</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KLA-Tencor Corporation’s (KLAC) second quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by a penny. With the broad turnaround in the semiconductor capital equipment market underway, both Applied Materials (AMAT) and Lam Research (LRCX) are also expected to report strong results. Revenue Revenue of $440.3 million was up 28.5% sequentially and 11.0% year over year. The sequential strength was due to a larger section of customers increasing their capex investments, particularly in advanced technology. The technical complexity in manufacturing semiconductors and increasingly challenging yield issues are the drivers behind these investments. New products also helped growth in the last quarter. Products generated 72% of total revenue, an increase of 37.4% sequentially and 15.3% year over year. Services revenue comprised the remaining 28%, up 10.6% sequentially and 1.5% year over year. Orders Orders ]]></description>
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		<title>($INTC) Semiconductor Industry &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/02/intc-semiconductor-industry-industry-outlook/21744</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. For example, the PCs we use, the cars we drive, the phones with which we communicate, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen to music and play games, and the planes and weapons used to protect us all use semiconductor devices. As environmental issues have become more of a concern today, semiconductor devices are being made to reduce power consumption, reduce heat dissipation, capture solar energy, create more efficient lighting solutions, and so forth. The industry has come a long way since the last downturn, with most of the players streamlining operations and transferring more routine ]]></description>
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		<title>(NVLS) Novellus Systems Raises Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/23/nvls-novellus-systems-raises-guidance/21142</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novellus Systems (NVLS) raised its fourth-quarter revenue and earnings outlook, as a result of the ongoing recovery in the semiconductor market. The company now expects revenues of $225-245 million, compared to previous guidance of $215-245 million, which raises the mid-point from $230 to $235 million. Management had previously guided to bookings increase of 25-50%, which were not subsequently revised. Therefore, we assume that bookings are expected to remain within this range. GAAP gross margin expectations were also not revised and remain in the 44-47% range. EPS expectations were raised to 25-40 cents from previous guidance of 20-40 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is pegged at 31 cents, close to the middle of the revised range. The company’s third-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Beats on Revenues and Margins</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/14/amat-applied-materials-beats-on-revenues-and-margins/20465</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12 cents. Revenue beat the consensus by 15.6%. All the peer companies &#8212; ASML Holdings (ASML), KLA Tencor (KLAC) and Lam Research (LRCX) &#8212; reported results that also beat the consensus. The general improvement in results is proof of the growing momentum in the semiconductor capital equipment market. Revenue Revenue of $1.53 billion was up 34.6% sequentially and down 25.3% year over year. The year-over-year decline in revenue moderated with respect to the three preceding quarters. Revenue by Segment All segments contributed to the sequential increase, as well as the year over year decline in revenue. Silicon Systems (SSG) remains the largest segment, with a 43% revenue revenue share. Segment revenue increased 31.7% sequentially and declined 11.8% year ]]></description>
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		<title>(KLAC) KLA-Tencor Corporation Beats Consensus &#8211; Guidance strong</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/01/klac-kla-tencor-corporation-beats-consensus-guidance-strong/19273</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KLA-Tencor Corporation’s (KLAC) first quarter earnings beat the Zacks consensus by 29 cents. Revenue beat the consensus by 3.1%. This follows significantly stronger results reported by ASML Holdings NV (ASML). We currently expect the other large equipment makers, Applied Materials (AMAT) and Lam Research (LRCX) to also report strong results. Revenue Revenue of $342.7 million was up 21.7% sequentially and down 35.6% year over year. The sequential strength was due to a larger section of customers increasing their capex investments, particularly in advanced technology. The technical complexity in manufacturing semiconductors and increasingly challenging yield issues are the drivers behind these investments. Products generated 67% of total revenue, an increase of 30.1% sequentially and a decline of 43.5% year over year. Services revenue was 33% of the total, up 7.8% sequentially ]]></description>
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		<title>(ASML) ASML Holding N.V. Reports Strong Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/15/asml-asml-holding-n-v-reports-strong-quarter/17792</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) was the first of the capital equipment companies to report third quarter results. Judging from the 100.7% increase in revenue to €555.3 million, we feel more optimistic about Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Tencor (KLAC), Lam Research (LRCX) and Tokyo Electron, the other big players in the space. Although the year-over-year decline of 20.3% indicates that sales are still quite weak, performance is still significantly better than the 67.2% and 80.0% year-over-year declines in the preceding two quarters. The strengthening markets are not so much a reflection of a recovery, according to management, as they are a result of new product introductions, leading to increased demand from memory and foundry customers in Asia. Revenue increase in the last quarter was driven by increases in both average selling ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMD) Advanced Micro Devices Cancels Prior Pay Cuts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/18/amd-advanced-micro-devices-cancels-prior-pay-cuts/15666</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently announced that the pay cuts it had initiated in January this year would be reinstated in December. Hourly workers had suffered pay cuts of up to 5%, while executives at higher rungs took bigger cuts of up to 20%. The company expected the job cuts and rationalization of pay to help it deal with recessionary pressures that were hurting its already unprofitable business. In March, the company signed a deal with an Abu Dhabi state-sponsored financial institution that brought in some cash, enabled it to operate in a fabless model and improved its chances of achieving profitability in the near term. CEO Dirk Meyer said that the company’s new product lineup and the strengthening economy were the reasons for the increased confidence. He expressed optimism ]]></description>
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