Replies to post #95426 on ajtj99's Market Pulse

[madrose1]

Mid-Quarter Update: Xilinx Thursday December 7
In Thursday's mid-quarter update, analysts will note Xilinx's (XLNX) comments on communications products – particularly the sales outlook heading into 2007. Further, Wall Street will evaluate XLNX's comments on margins, and will also look for possible signs of pricing pressure, sector-wide

Earnings Preview: National Semiconductor Reporting Thursday Dec. 7
National Semiconductor (NSM) is expected to post a Q2 EPS decline and a Q2 revenue decline. Analysts will review NSM's higher-margin product business, wireless handset business, overall factory efficiency, overall market share, sector positioning, and margins. The Reuters Q2 consensus estimate for NSM is EPS 27c and revenue $501.2M.

[See Shasta]

Did you see my note on Zeev's thread that NVLS is rumored to be a buyout target by Tokyo Electron or a private equity buy out?