Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Semi Equipment Analysis -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Gottfried who wrote (23129)	5/2/2005 12:04:42 PM
From: Donald Wennerstrom	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95479

Major Sales Growth Slowdown Seen For Semis In 2005 05.02.05, 11:40 AM ET <<Standard & Poor's Equity Research maintained a "neutral" outlook on the semiconductors sub-industry and reiterated a "hold" rating on Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ), citing a major slowdown in industry sales growth for 2005. The research firm said March sales were up 2.2% from February and up 13.2% from the year-ago period, according to reports from the SIA trade group. S&P Equity Research expects full-year 2005 industry sales growth of 5%, which represents a significant moderation from the 28% growth reported in 2004. "We think slower growth for both the overall economy and major end markets will dampen industry growth in 2005," S&P Equity Research said. Despite its "neutral" outlook for the group, the research firm maintained "strong buy" ratings on Maxim Integrated Products (nasdaq: MXIM - news - people ) and Linear Technology (nasdaq: LLTC - news - people ), which S&P Equity Research believes have above-average growth prospects and relatively low risk profiles.>>