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Business Microscope
Steve Szirom
Business Microscope is Steve Szirom's take on semiconductor industry business conditions and analyzes macro and micro economic trends in the worldwide semiconductor economy.
The most recent reports are shown below:
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Not a Hold'em Market
The chart below shows the historical movement of the PE ratio for the Standard & Poor's 500 index since 1900. . . . Continue
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VCs See Difficult 2009, Chips Fare Worst
U.S. venture capitalists are forecasting a difficult 2009 for the country's economy, the capital markets, and the venture industry as the global financial crisis takes its toll on the entrepreneurial . . . Continue
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Year-End 2008 Semiconductor Forecast Analysis
With the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) trading at decade low levels, industry executives and analysts have to wonder about the current financial crisis and the future of the industry. However, the visibility into the near future is poor with the unfolding credit crisis turmoil and the continuing downward momentum in revenues. . . . Continue
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Japan Matters for USA Chip Industry
Semiconductor executives are pondering what the future holds for Japan's electronics export industry as the country's stock markets implode and the Yen's strong gains may slow down exports -- adding another roadblock to the already slowing consumer electronics spending in the U.S.A. . . . Continue
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Korean Chipmakers Hit by Weak Demand
Samsung's third quarter profits plunged 44% from the year-ago period due to double digit profit declines in the LCD and semiconductor groups. Amid its restructuring operations, MagnaChips has decided to exit CMOS image sensor business. . . . Continue
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