SAN JOSE — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers today reported the June 90-day average bookings fell 9.8% from the revised May figures to $1.46 billion.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Research firm IDC today lowered its worldwide semiconductor revenue outlook for 2012, saying sales will grow 4.6% to $315 billion.

CAMBRIDGE, MA – About 14% of US firms recently surveyed definitely plan to move some manufacturing home, says the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, according to published reports.

SANTA CLARA, CA — Total touchscreen module revenue will reach $16 billion this year, and will nearly double to $31.9 billion by 2018, as demand for smartphones and tablet PCs continues unabated.