WASHINGTON – Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $111.1 billion in the first quarter, up 20% year-over-year and down 2.5% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

Read more: Q1 Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Up 20%

HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – Consumer demand for TV sets is poised to return to growth in 2018, says Futuresource Consulting. The recovery of several markets linked with a transition to 4K UHD models will drive trade value up 5% to $85 billion.

Read more: Report: TV Sets to Grow 5% to $85B in 2018, Thanks to 4K UHD Models

LYON, FRANCE – The panel level packing (PLP) market is expected to reach $285 million in 2023, a 51% CAGR during the 2017-2023 period, according to Yole Développement.

Read more: PLP Market to Grow at 51% CAGR through 2023

MILPITAS, CA — North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.42 billion in billings worldwide in March on a three-month average basis, says SEMI.

Read more: N. American Semi Equipment Billings Up 17% in March