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ARLINGTON, VA -- The June order index compiled by the Electronic Components Industry Association moved downward as the uncertainty in world markets continued.

Read more: Components Index Continues Downward Trend

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Apple remains the king of all media tablets, with its global market share rising to nearly 70% in the second quarter, putting the company on pace to reclaim much of the dominance it surrendered in 2011.

Read more: Apple Retains Tablet PC Dominance

TAIPEI – Global smartphone shipments are expected to top 630 million units in 2012, up 35% year-over-year, says Digitimes.

Read more: Report: Smartphones to Top 630M Units in 2012, Up 35%

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Following a lackluster period of average annual market growth in the semiconductor industry, a significant upturn is in store for the next five years, according to IC Insights.

Read more: Big Upturn Seen for Semis

EGHAM, UK – PC shipments in Western Europe totaled 13.6 million units in the second quarter of 2012, down 2.4% year-over-year, says Gartner.

Read more: Gartner: PC Market in Western Europe Down 2.4% in Q2 2012

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A record-setting quarter for Apple's iPad led to a better-than-anticipated second quarter for the tablet market, according to preliminary data from research firm International Data Corp.

Read more: Apple Sales Push Tablet Demand Higher

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