SAN JOSE — The 90-day moving average orders at North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers fell 26.3% year-over-year in November, dashing hopes for a near-term turnaround.

SURREY, ENGLAND – Asia's PCB growth will be sustained mainly by domestic demand, but will nevertheless grow just under 5% in 2013, says a UK research firm.

EL SEGUNDO, CA – Overall cellphone shipments will increase approximately 1% this year but for the first time in 14 years, Nokia will not be the leader at year-end.

LOS ALTOS, CA -- Equipment suppliers hoping for a big Christmas surprise may be disappointed this year.