http://www.insidechips.com/public/department32.cfm Chip Hatchery covers trends and musings regarding the semiconductor industry by 25+ year industry insiders with deep experience. en-us sszirom@insidechips.com http://www.insidechips.com/public/department32.cfm?ID=38 Gentleman and ladies, watch your yields...the chart below shows the big picture. There is a lot of "noise" about the economy and markets. However, charts tell the tale. At the current skimpy 1.76% http://www.insidechips.com/public/department32.cfm?ID=36 The chart shows the performance of semiconductor sector IPOs since their start of trading. Since InsideChips began tracking semiconductor IPO performance on January 1, 2005, only two companies, Hittit http://www.insidechips.com/public/department32.cfm?ID=37 As the Q1 and Q2 2009 financial report cards rolled in, it was clear that there were signs of optimism for the chip industry as companies were starting to guide up their projected performance. 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