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Infineon Damps Merger and Acquisition Speculation

FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies, Tuesday damped speculation that it could be part of merger and acquisition activity in the sector any time soon.  more

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Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Up Sharply in August

Sales of NAND flash memory devices led the growth as supplies tightened and prices firmed. NAND flash sales were up by 48 percent compared to August 2006 and up by 19 percent from July of this year.  more

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FOCUS: Wireless Operators' Defense Comes At High Cost

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Wireless telephony operators are slashing tariffs to neutralize Internet-based rivals trying to muscle in on their bread-and-butter business. In Sweden the offensive is being led by Tele2 and TeliaSonera whose per-minute charges are now among the lowest in Europe. These operators say they can still make money despite plummeting tariffs although there's a danger that sales could dip unless lower prices are offset by higher usage. For now, though, their aim is to ensure there's no economic case for customers to switch to the likes of eBay's Skype.  more

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