WASHINGTON – The global semiconductor industry posted sales of $468.8 billion in 2018, the industry’s highest-ever annual total, up 13.7% year-over-year.

Read more: Global Semi Sales Up 14% in 2018 to Record $469B

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Smartphone vendors shipped a total of 375.4 million units during the fourth quarter, down 4.9% year-over-year.

Read more: Smartphone Demand Continues to Stall, IDC Says

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment reported three-month moving average sales of $2.11 billion worldwide in December.

Read more: N. American Semi Equipment Billings Down 12% in Dec.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Global GDP growth is an increasingly important driver of IC market growth, according to IC Insights.

Read more: IC Insights: Global GDP Growth Increasingly Correlates with IC Market Growth