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Detailed Analysis of Broadcom and Qualcomm Stocks

September 4, 2014 By June Harris

Years 2012 and 2013 showed a constant decline in shipments of PCs and can still be considered weak macroeconomic conditions. Fortunately, current semiconductor market performance is showing growth in 2014’s first half.

Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) is considered a leading semiconductor provider today for both wireless and wired communications. It introduced a kit for its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Device (WICED) series that give developers the ability to rapidly prototype their ideas and concepts that can be used on Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications and devices. IoT is basically still in its initial stages, but expanding fast and it is already considered the next big thing in today’s semiconductor industry. Broadcom aims at gaining a significant footprint and presence in today’s fast growing segment.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on the other hand is currently facing the Chinese antitrust agencies wrath because of possible monopolistic practices in the country. It can also face European investigations in relation to complaints filed by Icera. The complaint was filed with the European Commission (EU) last June 2010 that accused Qualcomm did use patent-related incentives added with exclusionary pricing of their chip sets in order to discourage Icera customers. If ever proven guilty because of breach of EU rules, Qualcomm may be slapped with a fine of $2.5 billion.

The Reason of Semiconductors Stock’s Pre-Market Trading Uptrend

September 1, 2014 By June Harris

TheStreet recently reported that NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) shares had an uptrend of 2.66% this day’s pre-market trading ($68.74).

NXPI shares outperformance is associated with Apple Inc. (APPL), which is scheduled to release its new iPhone 6 or flagship phone. NXPI and APPL teamed up for improving near-field communications (NFC) technology in the new flagship Apple mobile.

NFC enables the easy connection of devices by tapping them at once. The latest iPhone is set for launching on September 9 in Cupertino, California.

At present, NXPI has a rating of B or Buy. The recommendation is set by TheStreet in consideration to the strengths of the firm. NXPI exhibited its growth in terms of earnings per share (EPS) boost, returns improvements, reasonable return on equity, acceptable operating cash flow, and net income expansion. TheStreet considers the strengths impacting how the company applies its risk management for high debts.

Highlights of the B rating bestowed to NXPI included the revenue growth of the firm by 13.6%, which bettered the industry standard of 9.1%. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) also augmented during the quarter by 48.8%. TheStreet estimated that the improved EPS will continue over time.

Improvements in NXPI balance sheet also accentuated its return on equity, net income, and operating cash flow among others.

Tech Stocks Slippage Came Late While Tower Semiconductor Shares Surge

September 1, 2014 By June Harris

A slip of about 0.1% has been exhibited by technology stocks, particularly in S&P 500-registered technology companies.

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) shares were declared to be higher during the latter part of Thursday trade, particularly impacted by Panasonic Corp. merger with the chipmaker.

A new cutting-edge camera for smartphones will be the benefactor of the merger segments. Himax Technologies unit will take over the development. Financial specifics about the venture are not disclosed by the company. Nonetheless, Reuters was told by an Israel-based source that the merger will provide an estimated $20 million returns per annum.

Recently, an up by 2.5% was exhibited by TSEM shares ($11.30 a share). The shares also surged at $11.50 per share. Its 52-week stock trading period fell within a low of $3.85 and a high of $11.78 a share. For the past year, the stocks trading rose more than 156%.

Sector news, on the other hand, declared Michigan State Police ordering for beyond $1.1 million worth new equipment registered to be delivered before third quarter’s closing. A total of $6.5 million has been obtained due to the state patrol’s extension of agreement at $2 million.

GOMO reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.09 after the second quarter. It falls short of Street estimate by $0.05. Its returns register of $16.1 million did not match analysts’ approximation by $600,000.

Lastly, a price target of $22 at Oppenheimer has followed exit of CFO Winston Li.

US Stocks Showed Improvement Despite Geopolitical and Economical Tensions

September 1, 2014 By June Harris

Recent reports indicated that before the Labor Day comes, US stocks managed to create gains. In contrary, the mining and coal industry exhibited losses, whereas the 2014 have marked its first record of household compensation decline. Dow Jones Industrials closed at 0.11%, S&P 500 had 0.31%, and NASDAQ Composite ended with 0.49%.

Regardless of the increased Ukraine tension and anticipated drop in Stateside data in economy, the week’s last day permitted US stocks to make increments.

Since January, which marked the first personal compensation drop, investors have outperformed the previous figures and partnered it with user assurance. According to experts, the losses may have been limited to the forthcoming Monday or Labor Day holiday.

The acquisition of US residents declined at 0.1%, which countered its June 0.4% record. The analysts approximated an increase of 0.2%.

A quietly dissatisfactory record in free of use personal returns has been disclosed, which ended at 0.1% uptrend. Capital Economics followed its statement saying that the rise has been counterbalanced by first semester’s fast returns.

Since it is expected that employment will increase in rate and expansion of income will occur, the consumption improvement will also follow.

The consumer assurance index by University of Michigan rose to 82.4 in August final report, which bettered the consensus estimation of 80.1 and firsthand approximation of 79.2.

Barclays Research supported the recent report by claiming that this year will keep a tight rate in clients assurance partnered with consumer compensation’s sensible growth.

Semiconductor Stocks Short Interest Data Dated August 15 Disclosed

September 1, 2014 By June Harris

Semiconductor industry has long been regarded as a contributor in the growth of economy, especially now that it also drives the growth of other industries. Though highly demanded, the semiconductor industry still undergoes trend fluctuations throughout the years. The higher income due to unpredictability of higher standard market is still counteracted by short interest investors’ greater deprivations.

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) had a 72.7 million shares short interest decline from its previous rate at 75.8 million. The stocks trading low closed at $14.85, and the contrary is $23.46. AMAT also have to cover more than six days.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) had 139.9 million apportions short interest decline. The short interest fall is a change from $153 million in the former time span. AMD shares fell within the $3.04 and $4.80 range in 52 weeks. The firm now has 4.8 days to cover.

SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) had a short interest decline and ended to 105 million shares. Its mid-August record fell from its 17.9 million register. Almost six days of coverage is necessitated from SNDK. Its 52 weeks share value ended at $98.54. The same period marked stocks trading low of $53.80 and the counterpart at $108.77.

Intel Corp. (INTC) had an interest data fall from 135.3 million to 125.6 million apportions. Its 52-week period low closed at $27.12 two months ago and at $35.20 recently.

Micron Technology Inc. (MU) experienced a fall from 125 million last July 31 to 105 million shares. MU has a high of $34.85 and counterbalance of low at $13.06.

The data simply implied semiconductor stocks still experience wavering trend over time despite great demand.

How Is the Stock Market for This Year’s Third Quarter?

September 1, 2014 By June Harris

The stock market is getting better and better for this quarter. Investors do not jump into any decision without considering all the possible factors. For this quarter, the bases of the investors when it comes to investing – holding, buying or selling stocks – are none other than the high earnings, which are higher and better than what the analysts expect, and the economy of the United States. Looking at the big picture, it did not come as a surprise that the stock market slowly went higher.

University of Michigan’s stock is one of those many stocks that upgraded and increased for this quarter. It rose from 81.8 to 82.5. The increase signifies rising incomes and additional jobs. Just like the University of Michigan, the stock of Avago Technologies also rose to $82.72. It is the highest increase among the ones listed in the S&P 500 for this quarter. The gain of Avago Technologies went in after the company announced their better-than-expected earnings.

However, it is also true that there are also some companies that downgraded. Nonetheless, these companies belong in the minority as majority of the companies in the stock market experienced growth for this year’s quarter. This means that the current stock market is strong.

Granite Construction Incorporated Scores Quarterly Dividend

August 1, 2014 By Capital Berg Team

NYSE:GVA, Granite Construction Incorporated pronounced that its Board of Directors has proclaimed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. This dividend is payable on October 15, 2014 to all of its shareholders of record at the close of business on September30, 2014.

Granite Construction Incorporated, NYSE:GVA is a national leader in infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. They are acknowledged as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the US and they specialize in complex infrastructure projects that include industrial and federal contracting, transportation, and more.

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