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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>
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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>(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>(CDTI) Company News for July 13, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Shares of bond insurer MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) gained 6.86% after the company said it will withdraw its lawsuit against Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) and Merrill Lynch •    According to a report, NCR Corporation. (NYSE:NCR) will buy software maker Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:RADS) in a deal valued at $1.2 billion •    Online travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc, (NYSE:OWW) said it had entered into a partnership with Virgin Australia. Following this development, shares of the company jumped more than 30% in yesterday&#8217;s trade •    Shares of Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:JVA) dropped 23.78% making it the leading laggard stock amongst all coffee companies •    Analysts at UBS (NYSE:UBS) downgraded shares of Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ:MXIM) citing lower demand for personal computers and weakness in the chip maker&#8217;s end markets ]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/29/amat-applied-materials-reports-quarterly-earnings-in-line/74930#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 22:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Semiconductor Equipment & Materials]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[AMAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apple Inc.]]></category>
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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>(AGN) Company News for May 5, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/agn-company-news-for-may-5-2011-corporate-summary/73364</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/agn-company-news-for-may-5-2011-corporate-summary/73364#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 13:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Drug Manufacturers - Other]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Allergan Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AMAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Applied Materials Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CBS]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ConAgra Foods Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[NVLS]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prudential Financial Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    R.R. Donnelley &#38; Sons (NYSE:RRD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.33, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 7% year-over-year to $2.58 billion, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.634 billion •    The Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) reported Q1 EPS of $0.36 ex-items today, slightly higher than the Zacks Consensus estimate of $0.35 per share •    Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) reported Q1 earnings per common share of $1.69 ex-items, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $1.48 per share. Revenues for the quarter grew 28% year-over-year to $9.20 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.196 billion •    CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) increased 7.19% to close the day at $27.21 after the company doubled its dividend and reported first- quarter profits that beat analysts’ estimates •    ]]></description>
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		<title>(MSFT) Microsoft Tops As PC Market Slows</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/01/msft-microsoft-tops-as-pc-market-slows/72837</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/01/msft-microsoft-tops-as-pc-market-slows/72837#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 18:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Application Software]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT) third quarter 2011 results were again impacted by weakness at consumer PCs. However, the company went on to beat the Zacks Consensus on both the top and bottom lines, with revenue and EPS exceeding by 1.4% and 8.9% (5 cents), respectively. Revenue Revenue of $16.43 billion was down 17.7% sequentially and up 13.3% from last year. The year-over-year comparisons are more meaningful this quarter, since the previous quarter was seasonally strong. Microsoft made progress in online business division and saw particular strength in its Office, server, Xbox and Kinect product lines. Management estimates that the PC market (units) was down 1-3% year over year, compared to the 2-4% growth witnessed in the December quarter. Enterprise remained strong, while consumer disappointed. The general trend is similar to earnings ]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/20/msft-semiconductor-industry-outlook-apr-2011-industry-outlook/72046#comments</comments>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Semiconductor Equipment & Materials]]></category>
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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>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/26/amat-applied-materials-quarterly-report-beats-estimates-guides-higher/67679#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Semiconductor Equipment & Materials]]></category>
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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>(AA) Stock Market News for Feb 02, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/02/aa-stock-market-news-for-feb-02-2011-market-news/66224</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/02/aa-stock-market-news-for-feb-02-2011-market-news/66224#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets rose to fresh new highs as positive economic data and strong earnings results from energy stocks led the rally. The Dow closed above the 12,000 mark for the first time since June 2008 thanks to strong gains by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Alcoa (NYSE:AA)  and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). The blue-chip index surged 148.23 points or 1.25% to close at 12,040.16. The S&#38;P 500 gained 1.7% or 21.47 points before closing at 1,307.59. The index closed at its highest point since August 28, 2008. The tech-laden Nasdaq jumped 1.89% and closed at 2,751.19. On the New York Stock Exchange, market breadth was on the positive side and about five stocks rose for every single stock that fell. Coming to economic news, The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing data for January came in ]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/21/msft-semiconductor-industry-outlook/63305#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:23:25 +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>(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>
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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>(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>(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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		<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>(NVLS) Novellus Beats The Street &#8211; Guidance Modest</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/nvls-novellus-beats-the-street-guidance-modest/27015</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novellus Systems’ (NVLS) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.06. Revenue beat by 3.0%. Revenue Revenue of $244.2 million was up 38.1% sequentially, 29.6% year over year and within the guided range. This reflects continued demand from foundries and increased expenditure on the memory side, driven by strengthening prices for NAND and DRAM. Revenue by Geography Asia was the largest contributor, generating 71% of total revenue. This was a sequential increase of 58.1% and year-over-year increase of 124.4%. The greater China region accounted for the largest chunk, generating 48% of total revenue. This was followed by Korea at 18% and Japan at 5%. Approximately 21% of revenue came from the U.S., down 3.4% sequentially and 36.7% year over year. Europe contributed the remaining 8% Incorporatedreasing 38.1% sequentially ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMAT) Applied Materials Closes Semitool Acquisition</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/22/amat-applied-materials-closes-semitool-acquisition/23454</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Materials’ (AMAT) all-cash acquisition of Semitool Inc. has closed. Around 94% of Semitool shares have been offered for purchase and accepted. Applied Materials intends to buy up any additional shares as may be offered at the same price of $11 per share. With the FTC and the Justice Department terminating the waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act last week, the company had only to pay out the agreed $360 million to close the acquisition. Applied Materials, which so far supplied equipment for chip fabrication, will now acquire an important position in the fast-growing packaging segment as well. The acquisition is expected to bring savings to customers, which should strengthen its position in the mobile devices market (smartphones, notebooks and so forth). Semitool’s expertise in copper interconnect systems will ]]></description>
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		<title>($INTC) Semiconductor Industry &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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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>
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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>(NVLS) Novellus Beats &#8211; Guidance Strong</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novellus Systems’ (NVLS) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent. Revenue beat the consensus by 2.6%. Earlier, ASML (ASML), one of the largest semi equipment companies reported very strong results. Chip companies overall (INTC), (AMD), (TXN) and (LLTC), among others) have reported stronger sequential growth, indicating that the sector is exiting the recession. Novellus’ third quarter performance is further evidence of this trend. Revenue Revenue of $176.9 million was up 48.4% sequentially and down 29.3% year over year. This reflects stronger demand from foundries and increased expenditure on the memory side, driven by strengthening prices for NAND and DRAM. The end markets driving the current strength are computing and smart phones. Asia was the largest contributor, generating 62% of total revenue. This represented 70.4% and 24.4% ]]></description>
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