Articles tagged with: Advanced Micro Devices and Memory

Global Chip and Equipment Markets Slow Down in 2008

Consumers are feeling the pressure of the economic downturn - and so are global semiconductor and electronic equipment suppliers as they face slowing growth in demand in 2008, according to iSuppli.  more

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SPECIAL REPORT: Consumers Drive Hot Tech Stocks in 2007

SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- Despite falling home values and rising gas bills, consumers still managed to dip into their wallets for iPods, BlackBerrys and frequent online shopping excursions.  more

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Technology: Strong Liquidity, Stable Operating Trends Mitigate Concerns in 2008

The debt ratings agency, Fitch says that it believes 2008 credit and operating trends will remain stable for most U.S. information technology (IT) sectors, except for electronic manufacturing services (EMS), which has a negative outlook. Total industry debt is expected to increase in 2008 exceeding a 10-year high again, surpassing $190 billion. The technology industry overall is expected to continue to achieve growth in excess of U.S. gross domestic product for 2008, with many companies benefiting from strong international growth amplified by the weak U.S. dollar.  more

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