Financial
posted in February 2011
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The Verdict: Thumbs Down for Nokia Windows OS Move
Bolaji Ojo  
2/28/2011   (18) comments
EBN readers overwhelmingly believe Nokia should have opted for Google's Android operating system rather than Microsoft's Windows OS
Vitesse to List on Nasdaq
EBN Newswire  
2/28/2011   Post a comment
Its common stock will commence trading on Nasdaq on March 2, 2011, under the symbol VTSS
Arrow Announces Share Repurchase
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Board of Directors OKs the repurchase of $50 million of common stock through a share repurchase program
Connectors, DRAM, Foundries on the Rise
Malcolm Penn  
2/27/2011   (4) comments
Many segments of the electronics components market are seeing strong demand that could result in higher pricing on tightening supply later
Prepare for a Middle East Squeeze
Bolaji Ojo  
2/25/2011   (27) comments
Rising turmoil in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, and this can mess up forecasts for high-tech and the global economy in 2011
Analog Devices on a Hot Streak
Bolaji Ojo  
2/21/2011   (5) comments
Analog Devices is getting a warm embrace from investors and analysts as the company's financial performance continues to improve
Inventory Spike Haunts Semiconductor Market
Bolaji Ojo  
2/17/2011   (2) comments
Semiconductor inventories rose in the fourth quarter, sparking fears of a slowdown if sales fail to match forecasts in the year ahead
MWC: Debates on Mobile Devices Give Way to Supply Issues
Marc Herman  
2/17/2011   (11) comments
The industry is nervously watching discussions over mobile devices and wondering who will exert the most control over the supply chain
SMIC Reports Q4
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2/17/2011   Post a comment
Revenue up by 0.4% to $411.8 million in 4Q10 from $410.1 million in 3Q10 and up by 23.6% compared to 4Q09
MWC: Will There Be Enough Displays for All These Tablets?
Logical Link  
2/17/2011   (8) comments
The electronics supply chain is in flux, and the uncertainties will deepen as sales of tablet devices surge
Long-Term Agreements Aren't Always Best
Todd Ballew  
2/16/2011   (4) comments
Long-term parts supply agreements are supposed to offer win-win benefits, but experience has shown that's not always the case
FedEx Lowers Guidance
EBN Newswire  
2/15/2011   Post a comment
Now expects as-adjusted earnings of $0.70 to $0.90 per diluted share for Q3 ending 2/28, compared to previous guidance of $0.95 to $1.15
iSuppli: Intel-Nokia Partnership Takes a 'Serious Beating'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/15/2011   (3) comments
Nokia will still ship MeeGo phones, but its adoption of Windows 7 effectively signals its intention to abandon an agreement with Intel
MWC: Parts Challenges Ahead for Mobile Vendors
Logical Link  
2/14/2011   (2) comments
With wireless devices the new market rage, component suppliers are struggling to cope with spiraling demand from OEMs
Mobile Is Hot, but PCs Are Here to Stay
Al Maag  
2/14/2011   (16) comments
Sure, ET can phone home on his smartphone, but can he place an order for a new spaceship?
Nokia CEO Defends Microsoft Deal: 'I'm Not a Trojan Horse'
Bolaji Ojo  
2/14/2011   (18) comments
Nokia's CEO is under pressure to explain his decision to dump Symbian OS and adopt Window's OS as the platform for future mobile devices
TowerJazz Posts 2010 Results
EBN Newswire  
2/14/2011   Post a comment
Record full-year revenues at $509.3 million, up 70% over 2009, greater than 2x the industry’s growth
Nok-Win a No-Win Combination
Bolaji Ojo  
2/11/2011   (15) comments
Rather than partner with Microsoft, Nokia should have joined the Google Android crowd and focused its resources on design and R&D
Tyco Issues Dividend
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2/11/2011   Post a comment
A $0.16 per share quarterly dividend for the second fiscal quarter of 2011 will be payable on March 16
Bel Posts Q4
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2/11/2011   Post a comment
Net sales increased 72% to a fourth-quarter record $83.7 million
Pulse Electronics Posts Q4
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2/11/2011   Post a comment
Net sales were $101.2 million compared with $105.4 million in the prior-year quarter
The Problem With Nokia
Bolaji Ojo  
2/10/2011   (22) comments
CEO Stephen Elop details in an internal memo why Nokia is losing market share and the challenges ahead for the mobile phone maker
Littelfuse Ends Fiscal Year
EBN Newswire  
2/10/2011   Post a comment
Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $142.6 million, an 11% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2009
Sparton Posts Q2
EBN Newswire  
2/9/2011   Post a comment
Reports second-quarter operating income of $1.6 million and net income of $1.4 million, or $0.14 per share
Vitesse Reports Q1
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2/9/2011   Post a comment
Net revenues of $37.7 million, compared with $41.7M a year ago; product revenues of $37.6M, compared with $41.6M a year ago
Diodes Closes 2010
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2/9/2011   Post a comment
Revenue increased to a record $612.9 million, an increase of 41.1 percent over the $434.4 million in 2009
Atmel Reports Q4
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2/8/2011   Post a comment
Revenues of $458 million, up 3% sequentially; gross margin increases 270 basis points sequentially to 49.5%
TranSwitch Posts Q4
EBN Newswire  
2/8/2011   Post a comment
Net revenues for the fourth quarter 2010 were approximately $10.1 million, compared to net revenues of $12.8 million for the third
Vishay Post Q4 Returns
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2/8/2011   Post a comment
Revenues for Q4 2010 of $689 million; EPS Q4 2010 of $0.81, or $0.48 when excluding one-time tax benefits
Conexant Reports Q1
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2/8/2011   Post a comment
For the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Conexant core revenues were $46.1 million; core gross margins were 59.6 percent of revenues
RS Components Issues Interim H2 Report
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2/7/2011   Post a comment
Interim management statement for the year ending 31 March 2011, which covers the period from 1 October 2010 to 31 January 2011
ON Semi Posts Year-End Results
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2/4/2011   Post a comment
Total revenues of approximately $579.2 million, GAAP gross margin of 41.0 percent
Electrocomponents Issues H2 Statement
EBN Newswire  
2/4/2011   Post a comment
During the four months to January 31 the Group has continued to record strong sales growth of around 19%
Belden Reports Q4
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2/4/2011   Post a comment
Grew revenue 13% year-over-year to $425.2 million, from $374.7 million in the fourth quarter 2009
Kemet Reports Q3
EBN Newswire  
2/4/2011   Post a comment
Net sales up 32.4% to $264.7 million compared to $199.9 million for the same quarter last fiscal year
Highlights From Arrow's Earnings Call
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/4/2011   (8) comments
Arrow's discussions with suppliers and customers indicate leadtimes shouldn't change dramatically; nor is there an inventory imbalance in the supply chain
Benchmark Closes Fiscal Year
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2/4/2011   Post a comment
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2010, were $2.4 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in 2009
The Art of Pricing
Ken Bradley  
2/3/2011   (10) comments
Pricing is an art, and many companies, large and small, have learned the craft – but, unfortunately, many haven’t
Illusions of Victory
Bolaji Ojo  
2/2/2011   (26) comments
Readers picked Apple as winner in smartphones/tablets but Android as likely No.1 in operating systems for the products. Are they confused ?
Arrow Electronics Reports Record Q4
EBN Newswire  
2/2/2011   Post a comment
Arrow Electronics reported fourth-quarter 2010 net income of $157.9 million on sales of $5.24 billion
European EMS Market Still on Shaky Ground
iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights  
2/2/2011   (6) comments
The European electronics manufacturing services market recovered in 2010 but future growth prospect appears challenging
Sales Without Borders
Barbara Jorgensen  
2/1/2011   (8) comments
We rejoice that the global semiconductor market is growing but bemoan how the market is shifting from the US to other parts of the globe




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