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SAN MATEO, CA – Worldwide semiconductor revenue will see improved growth this year of 6.9%, reaching $320 billion, says International Data Corp.

Read more: Report: Worldwide Semi Revenue to Grow 6.9% in 2013

HAMPSHIRE, UK – A surge in demand is expected in the emerging smart wireless accessory sector, a tech research firm said today.

Read more: Smart Wireless Accessories: The Next Killer Ap?

WASHINGTON -- The US flash manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 53.2 in July, up 130 basis points, according to Markit.

Read more: US Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Mark in 4 Months

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- OEMs will spend $265.2 billion on semiconductors in 2013, up 4.2% from 2012, according to new data from IHS iSuppli.

Read more: OEM Semiconductor Spending on the Rise

SAN JOSE — Orders at North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers crept up in June as the market continued to show signs of improvement. The 90-day moving average orders rose 70 basis points sequentially, but was down 9.6% year-over-year, the SEMI trade group said.

Read more: Semi Gear Orders Up Slightly in June

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Printed circuit board sales growth to the military/aerospace market continues to outpace sales to other vertical markets in North America, says IPC.

Read more: IPC: N. American Mil/Aero PCB Sales Exceeds Other Markets