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Integrated Circuits Semiconductor Stocks Under Review -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Marvell Technology, Skyworks Solutions, and XilinxNEW YORK, August 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's focus is on the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits industry. According to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics data, global semiconductor revenue is expected to drop 2.4% to about $327 billion YOY in 2016. Stock-Callers.com takes a look at today's featured companies: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (NYSE: TSM), Marvell Technology Group Ltd (NASDAQ: MRVL), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), and Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at: http://stock-callers.com/registration Below is a brief market recap of these stocks' performances at the closing bell last Friday: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd's shares recorded a trading volume of 7.37 million shares, which was above its three months average volume of 7.11 million shares. The stock finished the trading session 1.28% lower at $27.78. The Company's shares have gained 7.67% in the last one month, 22.18% over the previous three months, and 26.69% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 8.54% and 19.30%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, which engages in the computer-aided design, manufacture, packaging, testing, sale, and marketing of integrated circuits, color filters, and other semiconductor devices, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 62.78. On July 12th, 2016, research firm Nomura downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'. Sign up and read the free research report on TSM at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=TSM
Last Friday, Hamilton, Bermuda headquartered Marvell Technology Group Ltd's shares recorded a trading volume of 9.86 million shares, which was above its three months average volume of 5.82 million shares. The stock ended the session at 1.18% lower at $11.75. The Company's shares have surged 24.47% in the last one month, 18.43% over the previous three months, and 34.79% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 15.84% above its 50-day moving average and 25.29% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Marvell Technology Group, which designs, develops, and markets analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and embedded and standalone integrated circuits, have an RSI of 69.92. On July 27th, 2016, Marvell Technology reported non-GAAP net income of $7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for Q1 FY17 as compared to non-GAAP net income of $71 million or $0.13 per diluted share Q1 FY16. The company reported that revenues for Q1 FY17 were $541 million, down approximately 25% from $724 million in Q1 FY16. On July 28th, 2016, research firm Northland Capital upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Market Perform' to 'Outperform'. The complimentary research report on MRVL can be downloaded at:
Woburn, Massachusets headquartered Skyworks Solutions Inc.'s stock ended the day 0.68% lower at $66.02 and with a total volume of 1.57 million shares traded. The Company's shares have gained 6.95% in the past month. The stock is trading 1.26% above its 50-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Skyworks Solutions, which together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary semiconductor products, including intellectual property worldwide, have an RSI of 50.56. On July 22nd, 2016, Skyworks Solutions declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, representing an 8% increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable on August 25th, 2016, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 4th, 2016. On July 22nd, 2016, research firm Cowen reiterated its 'Market Perform' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price to $72 a share from $76 a share. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on SWKS at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=SWKS
Shares in San Jose, California headquartered Xilinx Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.74 million shares, which was above their three months average volume of 2.56 million shares. The stock ended Friday's session 0.02% lower at $51.08. The Company's shares have gained 12.34% in the last month, 19.48% over the previous three months, and 10.29% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 8.95% and 10.05%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Xilinx, which designs and develops programmable devices and associated technologies worldwide, have an RSI of 75.11. On July 27th, 2016, Xilinx announced sales of $575 million for Q1 FY017, up 5% from Q1 of the prior fiscal year. The company reported that its net income for Q1 was $163 million, or $0.61 per diluted share. On July 28th, 2016, research firm MKM Partners reiterated its 'Neutral' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price to $52 a share from $45 a share. Get free access to your research report on XLNX at: http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=XLNX -- Stock Callers: Stock Callers (SC) produces regular sponsored and non-sponsored reports, articles, stock market blogs, and popular investment newsletters covering equities listed on NYSE and NASDAQ and micro-cap stocks. SC has two distinct and independent departments. One department produces non-sponsored analyst certified content generally in the form of press releases, articles and reports covering equities listed on NYSE and NASDAQ and the other produces sponsored content (in most cases not reviewed by a registered analyst), which typically consists of compensated investment newsletters, articles and reports covering listed stocks and micro-caps. Such sponsored content is outside the scope of procedures detailed below. SC has not been compensated; directly or indirectly; for producing or publishing this document. PRESS RELEASE PROCEDURES: The non-sponsored content contained herein has been prepared by a writer (the "Author") and is fact checked and reviewed by a third party research service company (the "Reviewer") represented by a credentialed financial analyst [for further information on analyst credentials, please email [email protected]. Rohit Tuli, a CFA® charterholder (the "Sponsor"), provides necessary guidance in preparing the document templates. The Reviewer has reviewed and revised the content, as necessary, based on publicly available information which is believed to be reliable. Content is researched, written and reviewed on a reasonable-effort basis. The Reviewer has not performed any independent investigations or forensic audits to validate the information herein. The Reviewer has only independently reviewed the information provided by the Author according to the procedures outlined by SC. SC is not entitled to veto or interfere in the application of such procedures by the third-party research service company to the articles, documents or reports, as the case may be. Unless otherwise noted, any content outside of this document has no association with the Author or the Reviewer in any way. NO WARRANTY SC, the Author, and the Reviewer are not responsible for any error which may be occasioned at the time of printing of this document or any error, mistake or shortcoming. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this document. SC, the Author, and the Reviewer expressly disclaim any fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences, financial or otherwise arising from any reliance placed on the information in this document. Additionally, SC, the Author, and the Reviewer do not (1) guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness or correct sequencing of the information, or (2) warrant any results from use of the information. The included information is subject to change without notice. NOT AN OFFERING This document is not intended as an offering, recommendation, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities mentioned or discussed, and is to be used for informational purposes only. Please read all associated disclosures and disclaimers in full before investing. Neither SC nor any party affiliated with us is a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer with any agency or in any jurisdiction whatsoever. To download our report(s), read our disclosures, or for more information, visit http://stock-callers.com/legal-disclaimer/ CONTACT CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute. SOURCE Chelmsford Park SA 
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