Friday, October 31, 2008

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Posted by David Gaffen
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 1 hour ago
Former Dow component American International Group Inc. has lost its last supporter. UBS Securities analyst Andrew Kligerman, the only remaining Wall Street ...

Holiday spending outlook's a mixed bag - Solid State Technology


Holiday spending outlook's a mixed bag
Solid State Technology, NH - 3 hours ago
New inexpensive camcorders have arrived, based on flash rather than optical storage or an HDD -- their semiconductor content is significantly higher than ...

MARKET SNAPSHOT: US Stocks Mostly Lower As Consumer Spending Slows - CNNMoney.com


MARKET SNAPSHOT: US Stocks Mostly Lower As Consumer Spending Slows
CNNMoney.com - 8 hours ago
Up and down during the morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) was recently ahead 12.1 points at 9192.79, with 17 of its 30 components trading ...

AT&S to Change Structure of Leoben, Styria Plant - PCB007 (press release)


AT&S to Change Structure of Leoben, Styria Plant
PCB007 (press release), OR - 2 hours ago
Austrian printed circuit board maker AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG will make structural adjustments at its plant in Leoben, Styria. ...

Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for International ... - MarketWatch


Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for International ...
MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
Are trends in the discrete semiconductor market likely to benefit ON Semi? Is the stock trading at an attractive valuation? -- What trading strategy does ...

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Shed Losses To Tilt Higher, With ... - CNNMoney.com


MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Shed Losses To Tilt Higher, With ...
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
Up and down during the morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) was recently ahead 70.09 points at 9250.78, with 23 of its 30 components trading ...

Disney gurus mix movies, electronics to create new toys - USA Today


Disney gurus mix movies, electronics to create new toys
USA Today - 6 hours ago
"We used to sit down and ask ourselves, 'Is this a toy or a consumer electronic?' " says Chris Heatherly, the Disney vice president who heads the Toymorrow ...

China Week: PCB Industry in China Entering High Cost Era? - PCB007 (press release)


China Week: PCB Industry in China Entering High Cost Era?
PCB007 (press release), OR - 4 hours ago
As small manufacturers both domestic and abroad gradually quit the market since 2007, the flexible circuit board market has come back in order. ...

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Reports Fiscal 2008 and ... - CNNMoney.com


Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Reports Fiscal 2008 and ...
CNNMoney.com - 8 hours ago
Gary Dickerson, Varian Semiconductor's chief executive officer, said, "We are continuing to invest in new products and applications to grow market share and ...
UPDATE 1-Varian Semi Q4 tops Street; sees Q1 rev below estimates Reuters
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Financial Crisis Hits Mobile Phone Market as Third Quarter ... - MarketWatch


Financial Crisis Hits Mobile Phone Market as Third Quarter ...
MarketWatch - 16 hours ago
... Rapture VU30, and the luxurious AURA which address consumer demand for touchscreen and multimedia handsets. LG Electronics slipped into the number five ...

BTU International to Present at AeA Classic Financial Conference ... - MarketWatch


BTU International to Present at AeA Classic Financial Conference ...
MarketWatch - 6 hours ago
BTU equipment is used in solar cell, nuclear fuel and fuel cell manufacturing as well asin the production of printed circuit board assemblies and ...

Home Theater Technologies and Services: The Global Market

BCC's goal in conducting this study was to explore the different factors affecting the industries directly related to home theater technology. Our key objective was to present a comprehensive analysis of the current home theater technology market categories and market trends, market drivers and inhibitors and the size and growth of identified entertainment technology categories.

In considering entertainment technology industry-wide, business professionals in the home theater products a...

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Home Theater Technologies and Services: The Global Market

Booming Consumer Electronics Market in India



India has an increasingly affluent middle class population that, on the back of rapid economic growth, has made the country s consumer electronics industry highly dynamic. The industry has been witnessing significant growth in recent years due to several factors, such as retail boom, growing disposable income and availability of easy finance schemes. But still, the consumer electronics goods, like refrigerators, microwave and washing machines, have low penetration in the country, r...

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Booming Consumer Electronics Market in India

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Step Back From Strong Gains Amid Economic ... - CNNMoney.com


MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Step Back From Strong Gains Amid Economic ...
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
Nineteen of the blue-chip index's 30 components advanced in early afternoon trade, with Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) pacing the gains, up 4.4%. ...

Console Games publishing Q1 08 No. 2

Since before the launch of Xbox 360 in late 2005 Screen Digest has been actively tracking multiple data points regarding every single packaged retail title confirmed for current generation TV consoles. The Console Games Bulletin aggregates and analyses this data to discern key trends in global video games publishing.  
 


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Customers Peek Behind the Curtain at Nortel's Advanced Technology ... - MarketWatch


Customers Peek Behind the Curtain at Nortel's Advanced Technology ...
MarketWatch - 7 hours ago
Optical networks 10 times faster than today's networks. These are just some of the latest innovations Nortel(1) (CA:NT: news, chart, profile) (NT: , ...

China Cable Television Market Assessment and Forecast to 2012

One of the 'BRIC' countries and the biggest television market in the world, China has long been seen as a land of opportunity for foreign investors. But many have found the unique market conditions impossible to fathom. China cable TV is Screen Digest's first major China-specific management report. It is also the first report on the market that gives a comprehensive overview of China's cable television market with 10 years of detailed historical data and five year projections for market size ...

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China Cable Television Market Assessment and Forecast to 2012

Orbit International Corp. to Report 2008 Third Quarter Results and ... - MarketWatch


Orbit International Corp. to Report 2008 Third Quarter Results and ...
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago
Orbit International Corp., through its Electronics Group, is involved in the manufacture of customized electronic components and subsystems for military and ...

Eastern European Pay Television

Since 2004 the CEE country economies and Russia have enjoyed rapid expansion, growing at more than double the rate of markets in Western Europe. 2007 saw the market growing at its fastest rate, with 18 percent growth of total pay TV subscribers.

Whilst Western European Pay TV markets are almost at saturation point, there is still huge potential for growth in the Eastern European markets and Russia especially. Growth comes as more subscribers are attracted to the satellite platform and...

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HDTV 2008: Global Uptake, Strategies and Business Models

Screen Digest has identified three critical success factors that will support the successful migration to HDTV: penetration of HD-ready displays, supply of HD content and HD channels, and the availability of HD broadcast on a variety of television platforms. The report shows that all these are now cleared for a sustainable migration to HD in the long term.

In the next five years, HDTV will mainly develop as a pay TV product in Europe, and mostly a satellite product. However after anal...

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HDTV 2008: Global Uptake, Strategies and Business Models

Console Games Bulletin: Console games publishing analysis Q3 08 No. 4

The thinking behind this Bulletin is to release regular updates, quarterly or half yearly depending on the data flow and market circumstances, in a similar format to enable subscribers to discern the key trends in the games publishing industry. The Bulletin will also focus in on key areas as necessary to ensure that the content remains timely and relevant.

Q3 2008 highlights:

IPTV Business Models: Profit and loss in the telco TV space

The report 'IPTV Business Models: Profit and loss in the telco TV space', discusses the business models and strategies adopted by IPTV services across Europe. IPTV services are rapidly becoming commonplace across much of Europe, however many are struggling to generate subscriber revenues at sustainable levels. This report looks at some of the strategies adopted by European IPTV operators and also examines how the presence of IPTV has impacted the existing broadband business.

Key findi...

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STMicroelectronics and Arkados Announce Plans to Bring HomePlug AV ... - SYS-CON Media


STMicroelectronics and Arkados Announce Plans to Bring HomePlug AV ...
SYS-CON Media, NJ - 1 hour ago
In return, ST receives the rights to market the chip through its worldwide distribution network. Arkados, "the HomePlug Applications Company," delivers a ...

Consumer Electronics' Supply Chain Is Weakening - InformationWeek


Consumer Electronics' Supply Chain Is Weakening
InformationWeek, NY - 2 hours ago
By Antone Gonsalves Market researcher Gartner on Wednesday warned that it is seeing a general weakening in demand in the consumer electronics supply chain ...
More Holiday Shoppers Expect To Spend Less This Year InformationWeek
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Intel Ups Market Share In 3Q, AMD Loses Ground - InformationWeek


Intel Ups Market Share In 3Q, AMD Loses Ground
InformationWeek, NY - 3 hours ago
ISuppli this month trimmed its 2008 forecast and warned that the semiconductor market could get much worse if the current global financial crisis worsens.

TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results - SYS-CON Brasil (Assinatura)


TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
SYS-CON Brasil (Assinatura), NJ - 9 hours ago
TTM Technologies, Inc. is North Americaa s largest printed circuit board manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and technologically advanced PCBs and the ...

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Stocks end mixed in late slide after Fed rate cut - The Associated Press


China Daily

Stocks end mixed in late slide after Fed rate cut
The Associated Press - 7 hours ago
The major indexes ended the day mixed, with the Dow Jones industrials falling 74 points a only the third time in October that the blue chips had just a ...
Video: Stocks Open Lower As Overseas Markets Slide AssociatedPress
Fed expected to cut rates again News & Observer
Dow climbs back 200 points CNNMoney.com
The Associated Press
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Agfa Graphics Shows and Demonstrates New Products at Graph Expo 2008 - Packaging & Converting Essentials (press release)


Agfa Graphics Shows and Demonstrates New Products at Graph Expo 2008
Packaging & Converting Essentials (press release), Belgium - 14 hours ago
For those interested in wide-format inkjet printing, Agfa's :Anapurna XLS for indoor and outdoor signs and displays is making its debut in North America. ...

OmniVision Scores Major Security Market Design Win for Its High ... - Earthtimes (press release)


OmniVision Scores Major Security Market Design Win for Its High ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 5 hours ago
The design win marks the first time that a commercial security product is being built using a single-chip CMOS HDR solution. VIVOTEK's IP7142 is a dual-mode ...

SOYO to Exhibit Its Honeywell Brand LCD HDTVs and Monitors At the ... - MarketWatch


SOYO to Exhibit Its Honeywell Brand LCD HDTVs and Monitors At the ...
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago
Electronic House Expo (EHX) is the leading custom electronics event. Focused on the broad market of custom electronic integration and retailing, ...

Circuit City Board Member Departs - Trading Markets (press release)


Circuit City Board Member Departs
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 2 hours ago
... 2008 (FinancialWire) -- Circuit City (NYSE: CC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) (Current Market Cap: US7.06 Mil.) board member Barbara S. Feigin ...

NAVIGON Announces Additions to Its Sales and Marketing Team - MarketWatch


NAVIGON Announces Additions to Its Sales and Marketing Team
MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
Corich brings an extensive background in the consumer electronics marketplace and a strong history in retail account management. ...

Psystar Releases Blu-Ray, Nvidia 9800GT Before Apple - PR Web (press release)


SlashGear

Psystar Releases Blu-Ray, Nvidia 9800GT Before Apple
PR Web (press release), WA - 18 hours ago
Psystar Corporation, the leading manufacturer of OS X-compatible PCs, is now shipping PCs with Blu-ray optical disc drives and the nVidia 9800GT graphics ...
Psystar Blu-ray Mac-clone with GeForce 9800GT cocks snook at Apple SlashGear
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PFA/PTFE-lined magnetic drive pump: Wacker Chemie expects cost ... - EngineeringNet.be


EngineeringNet.be

PFA/PTFE-lined magnetic drive pump: Wacker Chemie expects cost ...
EngineeringNet.be, Belgium - 1 hour ago
... impeller, shaft and inner magnet assembly), are made of solid PTFE fluoroplastic (separating can insert) or made of sintered silicon carbide SSiC (plain ...

White Electronic Designs Awarded Million in South Korean ... - Epicos.com (press release)


White Electronic Designs Awarded Million in South Korean ...
Epicos.com (press release), Switzerland - 1 hour ago
We believe that the defense electronics market will continue to be solid as the soon to be elected new administration articulates and executes its defense ...

Fujitsu cuts financial outlook on tough market, strong yen - New York Times


Fujitsu cuts financial outlook on tough market, strong yen
New York Times, United States - 23 minutes ago
By MARTYN WILLIAMS, IDG Fujitsu has revised down its full-year financial forecast due to tough conditions in component markets and the strong Japanese yen. ...

Rumor mill: TSMC approached to buy Chartered - EETimes.com


Rumor mill: TSMC approached to buy Chartered
EETimes.com - 4 hours ago
Top 10 predictions for semis in 2008: To help sort out chip market confusion, EE Times semiconductor editor Mark LaPedus offers his own chip forecasts--and ...
Analyst trims IC growth forecast EETimes.com
Spire wins 30-MW solar cell turnkey line contract EETimes.com
Veeco posts smaller loss, mulls restructuring EETimes.com
EETimes.com
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00-Billion Bail Out Is Billion Lighter Because of Rent to Own - MarketWatch


00-Billion Bail Out Is Billion Lighter Because of Rent to Own
MarketWatch - 8 hours ago
The rent to own industry offers computers, furniture, appliances, electronics, musical instruments and many other consumer goods for rental with the option ...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Autoliv Selects Infineon Automotive Power Semiconductors for ... - MarketWatch


Autoliv Selects Infineon Automotive Power Semiconductors for ...
MarketWatch - 5 hours ago
The devices cut by half the space needed on a printed circuit board for power electronics driving motor applications with industry leading currents of up to ...

Ceradyne, Inc. Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha


Ceradyne, Inc. Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha, NY - 30 minutes ago
But the plans, because of continued increase in the demand for our ceramic silicon carbide products for pump seals and bearings, which is a very important ...

Teradyne and Teseda Providing Time-to-Market and Yield Enhancement ... - WELT ONLINE


Teradyne and Teseda Providing Time-to-Market and Yield Enhancement ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 1 hour ago
Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test complex electronics used in the consumer electronics, automotive, ...

Stocks in massive rally to bring Dow above 9000 - MarketWatch


Washington Post

Stocks in massive rally to bring Dow above 9000
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
All of the blue-chip index's 30 components advanced, two-thirds tallying double-digit gains, with Alcoa Inc. (AA: Also supporting the blue-chip index, ...
Video: Stocks Open Lower As Overseas Markets Slide AssociatedPress
Stocks end lower as financials give up early gains The Associated Press
Dow climbs back 200 points CNNMoney.com
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Toshiba Expands High-Efficiency UMOS VH MOSBD Lineup for DC-DC ... - MarketWatch


Toshiba Expands High-Efficiency UMOS VH MOSBD Lineup for DC-DC ...
MarketWatch - 25 minutes ago
(Source: "2007 Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Report," Gartner, released April 2008). More specifically, Toshiba is a leading supplier in a number of ...

Examine the Global Markets for Smart Fabrics and Interactive ... - MarketWatch


Examine the Global Markets for Smart Fabrics and Interactive ...
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago
The bulk of turnover in SFITs is generated in the production of intermediate components, or SFIT modules--a sector involved in combining base electronic ...

Red Rocket Announces Electronic Manufacturing & Design Services ... - MarketWatch


Red Rocket Announces Electronic Manufacturing & Design Services ...
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
The company sells and supports its products and services direct and via premier distributors including Arrow Electronics, Allied Electronics, RS Components, ...

ArchBrook Laguna Expands Outdoor Electronics Category with New ... - MarketWatch


ArchBrook Laguna Expands Outdoor Electronics Category with New ...
MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
ArchBrook Laguna is a total solution provider committed to supplying consumer electronics and computer products to the nation's most successful retailers ...

CARTES & IDentification 2008 Exhibitor Profiles - MarketWatch


CARTES & IDentification 2008 Exhibitor Profiles
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago
For the identity market, ASK has developed the eID range based on a unique solution for electronic passports and eID secure documents. ...

SRI Consulting Releases 2008 Electronic Chemicals -- Semiconductor ... - MarketWatch


SRI Consulting Releases 2008 Electronic Chemicals -- Semiconductor ...
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
... (SRIC) released its 2008 Electronic Chemicals -- Semiconductor and IC Process Chemicals report that presents a strategic analysis of the global market, ...

Toshiba to Launch 43nm SLC NAND Flash Memory - MarketWatch


Toshiba to Launch 43nm SLC NAND Flash Memory
MarketWatch - 9 hours ago
The new devices will come to market from the first quarter of 2009. SLC chips offer fast read and write times and support a large number of write and erase ...

Centene Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Earnings - MarketWatch


RTT News

Centene Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Earnings
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
Received notification of a ruling by the Eighth Circuit of The United States Court of Appeals upholding the dismissal of a Consolidated Class Action Lawsuit ...
CN reports Q3-2008 net income of C52 million, or C.16 per ... SYS-CON Media
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Toshiba to Launch 43nm SLC NAND Flash Memory - MarketWatch


Toshiba to Launch 43nm SLC NAND Flash Memory
MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
The new devices will come to market from the first quarter of 2009. SLC chips offer fast read and write times and support a large number of write and erase ...

Cyntec reports record net income thanks to healthy shipments in 3Q - DigiTimes


Cyntec reports record net income thanks to healthy shipments in 3Q
DigiTimes, Taiwan - 29 minutes ago
Passive component maker Cyntec has reported third-quarter net income at NT71 million (US.07 million), up 76.4% sequentially and up 20.4% on year with ...