Semiconductor stories - Page 3
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.
IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market
Wed, 11th May 2016
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The worldwide semiconductor market is set to decline for a second consecutive year due to weak demand and oversupply.
Slowing demand for key applications drag semiconductor market down
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Semiconductor spend dropped in 2015 as slowing demand for key applications and currency fluctuations caused turbulence.
IoT a growing force behind acquisitions
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The Internet of Things (IoT) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will be worth nearly $15bn within the year, according to 451 Research.
Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.
Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.
Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.