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SAN JOSE — Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment bookings in the second quarter fell 10% from last year, according to the latest survey of OEMs.

Read more: Semi Equipment Orders Down Again in Q2

SANTA CLARA, CA — Smartphone shipments are forecast to reach 567 million in 2012, and nearly double by 2016 as new phones, like this week’s anticipated iPhone 5, continue to enter the market.

Read more: Smartphone Shipments Ready to Pop on iPhone5 Release

SAN JOSE -- Will this year's semiconductor equipment slowdown mean pent-up demand will explode next year?

Read more: 2013 Semi Capex Should Make Up for 2012

ARLINGTON, VA -- US manufacturing activity contracted in August for the third time since July 2009 despite growth in the overall economy.

Read more: US Mfg Activity Slows in August

WASHINGTON, DC — Worldwide sales of semiconductors rose 0.2% sequentially in July, but slipped 1.9% year-over-year, as the world economy continues to stifle growth.

Read more: Semi Sales Slip in July, But Some Signs of Hope

 

SANTA CLARA, CA — Despite the gloomy global economy and concerns regarding the decline in sales of consumer LCD products, TFT LCD panel suppliers are still expecting shipments to grow 8% in 2012, according to NPD DisplaySearch.

Read more: Mobile Products Moving LCD Panel Shipments

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