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Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials
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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (36811)8/16/2000 9:28:42 AM
From: Alastair McIntosh  Read Replies (2) of 70976
 
A different view of the chip industry:

Chip industry warned to brace for imminent downturn

By EBN staff
Electronic Buyers' News
(08/15/00, 05:10:17 PM EST)

While most pundits see nothing but robust growth ahead for the semcionductor industry, one analyst is projecting a downturn by next year.

Citing the classic signs of a cycle shift, Advanced Forecasting Inc. today warned of an industry-wide recession in early 2001. One early indicator of stagnation ahead, according to AFI: worldwide equipment sales leveled off in May and June at approximately April's $4.75 billion-per-month level.

However, Advanced Forecasting Inc. has been negative for some time:

eet.com

Forecaster warns of possible industry downturn

By the SBN news staff
Semiconductor Business News
(10/21/99, 2:15 p.m. EST)
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