Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP:US) gained 3.9 percent, the most since June 2009, to $25.37. The maker of semiconductors forecast third-quarter earnings excluding some items of at least 33 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg estimated profit of 27 cents on average.
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