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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (182823)	12/2/2005 8:54:36 AM
From: matt dillabough	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

INTC Intel Q4 estimates raised at Thomas Weisel (27.18 ) -Update- Thomas Wiesel is raising its estimates on Intel for 4Q based on ongoing industry checks suggesting healthy PC seasonality and for 2006 based on expectations of a smooth manufacturing ramp of 65nm processors, which should bode well for a strong ramp with Apple and launch of Yonah. The firm's ongoing industry checks suggest healthy seasonal PC demand. As a result the firm is increasing its 4Q revenue and EPS estimates to $10.61mn and $0.43 from $10.56mn and $0.42, and Street $10.59mn and $0.42. Guidance was for revenue growth of 2.4% - 8.4%. Intel provides its customary mid-Q update next on December 8. The firm is increasing its FY06 revenue and EPS estimates from $42.08bn and $1.58 to $42.6bn and $1.65, versus street of $42.34bn/$1.62. The firm is maintaining its CY06 gross margin estimate of 60.4%, versus 60.1% in CY05, although they are optimistic this will prove conservative given the transition to 300mm wafers and to 65mn process technology.

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (182823)	12/7/2005 3:07:00 AM
From: Amy J	Respond to of 186894

Productivity strong, factory orders up Tue Dec 6, 2005 04:17 PM ET tinyurl.com By Tim Ahmann WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business productivity grew swiftly in the third quarter and factory orders rebounded in October, the government said on Tuesday, suggesting a robust economy (But) Separate reports showed some softening in retail sales after the kickoff to the holiday sales season and a drop in pending home sales The Labor Department said nonfarm business productivity advanced at a 4.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the swiftest increase in two years. The strong productivity gain pushed unit labor costs -- a key gauge of profit and price pressure -- down at a 1 percent pace despite a solid 3.7 percent rise in hourly compensation. "Companies may be paying more for raw materials and energy, but that is at least partially being offset by lower unit labor costs. That, I think, is likely to keep inflation contained," said Gary Thayer, chief economist at A.G. Edwards & Sons in St. Louis. PS Keep working harder so energy prices can keep going up . . .