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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

STAMFORD, CT — Second quarter worldwide server shipments grew 1.4% year-over-year- while revenue declined 2.9%, according to research firm Gartner.

Read more: Q2 Server Shipments Up Slightly

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Year-on-year sales growth across the global electronics supply chain was mixed in the second quarter, but is now moving in a positive direction, according to the latest data from IPC.

Read more: IPC: N. American Electronics Supply Chain Shows Early Signs of Recovery

SHENZHEN -- Local workers may have more reason to cheer as news reports are saying the minimum monthly wages will rise 13.3% early next spring.

Read more: Shenzhen to Raise Wages Again?

SAN JOSE — The 90-day moving average orders for North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers fell 1.5% year-over-year on seasonality.

Read more: Semi Equipment Orders Down for 2d Straight Month

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