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The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Rofin-Sinar's Stock Lights Up Better-than-expected earnings boost the shares of this small laser maker.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Rofin-Sinar Speaks The laser maker is set to release fiscal first-quarter 2007 earnings. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Shedding a Little Light on Rofin-Sinar Valuations on this small-cap laser company are modest, but so are expectations.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Laser Targets True Gem Rofin-Sinar turns in a blowout quarter. With its rock-solid balance sheet and widening technology base, the industrial laser manufacturer is focused on growth and profits.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Rofin-Sinar's Searing Quarter Laser make's stock is down, even after announcing more blowout numbers.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	II-VI Hits the Mark Strong sales and good bookings suggest that the laser market is continuing to grow.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Pieces Coming Together for II-VI Good laser activity, better manufacturing efficiency, and lower scrap costs are helping the bottom line for this small tech company. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is II-VI Still Beaming? Fourth-quarter performance and guidance were both solid for the laser optics maker, but the underlying bookings figures weren't quite as strong. Looking ahead, investors might want to keep an eye on the balance sheet.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fab Results From Taiwan's Biggest Fab Taiwan Semiconductor's earnings support the notion that the semiconductor recovery is underway. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Dan Bloom	Applied Micro's Latest Disappointment Applied Micro pre-announced a revenue shortfall for its fourth fiscal quarter, causing its shares to plunge by about 20%. But is there a silver lining?
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Philips Demands More Patience There's nothing wrong with buying an undervalued stock like Philips, now that signs of improvement seem increasingly evident.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 Dan Bloom	Foolish Forecast: Taiwan Semiconductor The semiconductor chip foundry reports second-quarter 2006 results tomorrow. Will it disappoint investors with a tepid outlook for the rest of the year? Take note.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Philips Might Be a Dutch Treat Separating itself from the semiconductor market could build long-term value. The stock has had a nice little jump, but more could be on the way.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2010 Anand Chokkavelu	7 Semiconductor Stocks Near 52-Week Lows Here are the top seven semiconductor companies (by market cap) that are hugging 52-week lows: Intel Corp... Taiwan Semiconductor... Applied Materials... STMicroelectronics... United Microelectronics... Advanced Semiconductor...
The Motley Fool August 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Still Waiting on Applied Materials This leading semiconductor equipment company has been in a holding pattern for a year; is business finally about to pick up? Unless investors want to ride the ups and downs for long stretches of time, this is definitely a stock that is bought to be sold.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	II-VI Gets Zapped The advanced electro-optics maker misses estimates and takes a hit.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Rofin-Sinar's Laser Light Show The laser manufacturer has been volatile before, but it's running now. The fly in the ointment here might be valuation.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2007 Dan Bloom	Texas Instruments' Surprising Move The firm decides to end some in-house manufacturing. Because this is the world's third-largest semiconductor company, one must wonder what the decision means for the future of captive manufacturing capacity. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 8, 2010 Matt Koppenheffer s	Kulicke & Soffa Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know The shares slipped 11% in intraday trading when the company announced that revenue for the fourth quarter would be "significantly below" revenue in the September quarter.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	UMC for You and Me? A market glut walloped Taiwan's United Microelectronics' earnings this year. Will a recovery make these shares a good buy?
The Motley Fool June 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	National Semiconductor: Semirecovered? Despite a tough market that's hurt other semiconductor companies, National Semiconductor seems to be on a slow but steady road to recovery. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 12, 2004 Tim Beyers	Hunting for Hidden Giants This week, we discuss how to find these hidden giants and take a look at one promising stock that, like the proverbial elephant in the room, is so big it's being ignored.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2008 Anders Bylund	The Best Semiconductor Stocks to Own Now The semiconductor industry is down in the dumps these days, but it still has its superstars.
The Motley Fool June 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Novellus Does Better ... and There Was Much Rejoicing The semiconductor equipment maker is doing better than even the optimistic analysts expected. And thus far at least, with the stock up some 6% in morning trading, it seems like investors are getting to enjoy the rewards.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	II-VI Ailing Lower sales and higher costs lead to a tough quarter for this laser components maker.
Military & Aerospace Electronics September 2006	Asian Consumption of Semiconductors Expected to Exceed $200 Billion by 2010 After the 2001 economic downturn in the semiconductor market, most of the electronic manufacturing from the U.S. and Europe shifted to low-cost regions in Asia. The migration of manufacturing converted Asia into the largest manufacturing base for electronics today.
Military & Aerospace Electronics March 2007	Asian Semiconductor Manufacturing on Strong Growth Curve The long-term outlook indicates that Asia's position in semiconductor production will continue to strengthen, report analysts at market researchers.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2006 Anders Bylund	The Upside of Taiwan Semi's Gloomy Goals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the dominant player in a very large business, and many of the biggest names in semiconductors use its services to produce state-of-the-art chips to specifications. Investors, take note.
InternetNews March 2, 2010	Chip Sales Ticked Up in January, SIA Reports Thanks in large part to a brisk business in the Asia/Pacific region, January saw a modest rise in global semiconductor sales, according to a report from an industry association.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Tim Beyers	Taiwan Semiconductor Unsettling The company resolves a patent dispute with China's Semiconductor Manufacturing. But it's not enough.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	An 800-Pound Semiconductor Gorilla Does Taiwan Semiconductor's dominance among chip fabricators guarantee profits? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2007 Anders Bylund	Foolish Forecast: Testing Mentor Graphics The circuit design tools maker is set to report its first-quarter earnings report. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2010 Tim Beyers	Ignore This Chip Stock At Your Own Risk The business of making semiconductors has never been more important.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2007 Anders Bylund	TSM Stumbles: Fool by Numbers Chip foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool March 14, 2007 Dan Bloom	National Semiconductor's Gross Improvement Gross margins at National Semiconductor are much stronger than they were a couple of years ago. Are these shares a buy?
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Applied Materials Yo-Yo A consummate sentiment stock, investor attitudes about the semiconductor cycle will lift and depress Applied Materials' shares.
The Motley Fool December 9, 2010 Seth Jayson	Here's How Advanced Semiconductor Engineering May Be Failing You With recent TTM operating margins below historical averages, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering has some work to do.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Lam Shepherds More Orders Strong orders for etch equipment suggests a legit revival in equipment demand. There's plenty of room for me-too investors to jump into the cycle and push all of these semiconductor equipment stocks higher.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2010 Jeremy Phillips	Time to Sell TriQuint Semiconductor? Over the past 12 months, TriQuint Semiconductor has risen 11% versus an S&P 500 return of 11.3%.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2010 Anders Bylund	Watch This Stock -- But Don't Buy It! Applied's position in the semiconductor supply chain makes the company an awesome leading indicator of the entire industry's health. However, the lack of forward visibility makes it a less-than-perfect investment.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2006 Will Frankenhoff	Taiwan Semiconductor: Making Profits Chip by Chip Taiwan Semiconductor should benefit from its leadership position in the semiconductor foundry sector and its attractive valuation versus its peers. The company also pays a dividend of roughly 3%. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Rofin-Sinar in Sight Year-end results arrive tomorrow. If the laser-maker shows us tomorrow that it's been able to maintain performance through the fourth quarter, wise investors will have reason to be pleased, whether the analysts are or not.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2010	Fear and Loathing in the Chip Sector Several semiconductor companies have seen downgrades the past few days, including Intel, Atheros, ON Semiconductor, National Semiconductor, Texas Instruments, and Taiwan Semiconductor.
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The Motley Fool June 9, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	National Semiconductor: A Second Bite at the Cherry A tech slide gives folks another shot at an improving semiconductor story. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 5, 2007 Anders Bylund	Foolish Forecast: Back In Step at National Semi? The semiconductor company is set to release its fourth-quarter and full fiscal year earnings. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is LSI Lying in Wait? LSI Logic will need to change from within if it wants to be anything more than a plaything of the semiconductor cycle. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2007 Dan Bloom	Taiwan Semiconductor Points Up After months of sales declines, Taiwan Semiconductor sees some improvement. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 15, 2010 Anders Bylund	Chip Shortages Help This Company This chip maker is riding high on everyone else's manufacturing shortages.
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