Articles tagged with: Touchscreen and Synaptics

Synaptics shares jump on strong 1Q results

Touchscreen technology maker Synaptics said Thursday its first-quarter net income fell 23 percent as a one-time tax charge offset growth in demand for mobile phone screens. But the results beat expectations and shares jumped after-hours. more

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Synaptics fiscal 4Q profit jumps but outlook weak

Synaptics, which makes touchscreen technology for computers and smartphones, on Thursday reported stronger fiscal fourth-quarter earnings helped by a one-time gain and higher sales, but shares tumbled in aftermarket trading as the company forecast first-quarter sales below Wall Street expectations. more

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High-Tech Firm Prospers By Making Smart Gadgets Easier To Use

Synaptics has the golden touch. The Santa Clara, Calif., company has posted solid year-over-year sales and earnings growth despite the tough economy thanks to its involvement in two hot product categories, notebook computers and smart phones. more

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Synaptics Shares Climb As Mobility Sales Rise

..y also announced and other touchscreen deals with Samsung. Analyst Robert Stone of Cowen & Co. said that Synaptics' new customer wins "could provide triggers" for the company heading into 2008. Stone holds an outperform rating on  more

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