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ATLANTA -- The US has reached parity with Mexico as a preferred nearshoring location, and is positioned to compete with China even in terms of costs, new research asserts.

Read more: Study Says US on Track to Compete with China on Cost

SAN JOSE — Despite a steep year-over-year drop in orders, North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers reported their highest book-to-bill ratio in more than two years as bookings rose faster than shipments in March.

Read more: March Semi Spending Better than Last Month, But Not Last Year

SANTA CLARA, CA – More technology companies are looking outside the US, China and India for revenue growth in the next one to two years, says KPMG.

Read more: Survey: Tech Firms Looking Outside US, China, India for Revenue Growth

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Worldwide PC shipments turned in an all-time worst showing in the first quarter, falling 13.9% from the same quarter in 2012.

Read more: PC Shipments Down in Q1, Ominous Signs Remain

SANTA CLARA, CA — Demand for larger screens, higher resolution, and advanced touch functionality on smartphones and mobile PCs, in particular tablet PCs, will boost small/medium flat panel display market revenue to $71.5 billion by 2016, up 100% from a year ago.

Read more: FPD Sales to Double by 2016

NEW YORK – The Indian consumer electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 17% from 2012 to 2015, says reportlinker.com.

Read more: Report: Big Gains Seen for Indian CE Market

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