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The Motley Fool August 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Still Waiting on Applied Materials This leading semiconductor equipment company has been in a holding pattern for a year; is business finally about to pick up? Unless investors want to ride the ups and downs for long stretches of time, this is definitely a stock that is bought to be sold.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Taiwan Semiconductor Rounds the Turn Business appears to be picking up for this semiconductor manufacturer, but is there still value in the stock?
The Motley Fool May 20, 2010 Anders Bylund	Watch This Stock -- But Don't Buy It! Applied's position in the semiconductor supply chain makes the company an awesome leading indicator of the entire industry's health. However, the lack of forward visibility makes it a less-than-perfect investment.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Lam a Wolf? Semiconductor equipment maker announces a good quarter, but warns of challenging business conditions. Investors looking to bottom-fish for stocks near cyclical lows should take a look.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Investors on the Lam Add Lam Research, the third-largest American semiconductor equipment company, to the list of those expecting 2006 to be a better year than 2005. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Applied Materials Yo-Yo A consummate sentiment stock, investor attitudes about the semiconductor cycle will lift and depress Applied Materials' shares.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Persistence of Memory Chips Increased demand for memory chips seems to be helping semiconductor equipment maker ASML.The not-so-good news here is that the stock has been rising pretty steadily since mid-2005 on the expectation of a turnaround in the business.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2010 Tim Beyers	Ignore This Chip Stock At Your Own Risk The business of making semiconductors has never been more important.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Dan Bloom	Lam Research Posts Strong Results The quarter went well for the semiconductor equipment maker, but will the memory customers continue to spend? While Lam's stock may be worth a look, but be sure to perform you own due diligence.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fab Results From Taiwan's Biggest Fab Taiwan Semiconductor's earnings support the notion that the semiconductor recovery is underway. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2007 Dan Bloom	Semitool Predicts an Upturn The small semiconductor maker's business hit a speed bump in 2007, but it sees brighter days ahead.
The Motley Fool June 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Novellus Does Better ... and There Was Much Rejoicing The semiconductor equipment maker is doing better than even the optimistic analysts expected. And thus far at least, with the stock up some 6% in morning trading, it seems like investors are getting to enjoy the rewards.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Does ASML Have the Right Pattern for Growth? ASML's results weren't bad, but the market for semiconductor equipment still looks precarious. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Eric Jhonsa	Time to Start Worrying About Chip Stocks? The July semiconductor earnings numbers were great, but warning signs also emerged.
BusinessWeek November 3, 2003 Einhorn & Aston	Few Fabs For The Fabless Asian chipmakers may be enjoying their recovery, but some of their customers are getting nervous. Ask the "fabless" companies that design chips, then farm production out to foundries such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and United Microelectronics Corp.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 Dan Bloom	Foolish Forecast: Taiwan Semiconductor The semiconductor chip foundry reports second-quarter 2006 results tomorrow. Will it disappoint investors with a tepid outlook for the rest of the year? Take note.
InternetNews July 6, 2010	Global Chip Sales Continue Rebound The chip sector continued its recovery in May, with sales checking in at nearly 48 percent above the year-earlier period, according to the industry's trade group.
BusinessWeek October 6, 2003 Robert Barker	Don't Get Hooked on Applied Materials The rush of pleasure promised by chip stocks can be so intense that it's understandable why some investors, after so recently having endured the agony of withdrawal, are now back to cravings. As an example of semiconductor investing's two sides, there's no better stock than Applied Materials.
InternetNews September 19, 2008 Andy Patrizio	Business Getting Harder For Chip Makers Report finds there is less room for error than ever and even the richest players are stressed.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2011 Jordan DiPietro	What Does This Acquisition Mean for the Semiconductor Industry? How Applied Material's latest purchase affects the rest of its sector.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Tim Beyers	Taiwan Semiconductor Unsettling The company resolves a patent dispute with China's Semiconductor Manufacturing. But it's not enough.
The Motley Fool October 8, 2010 Matt Koppenheffer s	Kulicke & Soffa Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know The shares slipped 11% in intraday trading when the company announced that revenue for the fourth quarter would be "significantly below" revenue in the September quarter.
InternetNews January 9, 2008	Hynix Sees DRAM Rebound Hynix Semiconductor, the world's second-largest memory maker, predicts a comeback for the computer-chip market as demand remains strong.
The Motley Fool July 9, 2004 Tim Beyers	China Caves on Chips It ends the value-added tax aimed at American semiconductor producers.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Linear Thinking Linear has carved out a very profitable niche in the high-performance analog chip market. Prospective investors need to be wary of competition, but this is definitely worth a look.
InternetNews May 3, 2010	Apple Gives a Boost to Chip Stocks Strong consumer sales and a day off from European debt fears make for a good day for stocks.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2010 Anders Bylund	Where Did This 19% Jump Come From? Atmel's turnaround is headed for a happy ending.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Lam Out on a Limb The semiconductor processing equipment manufacturer reports fourth-quarter earnings shortly. Investors, do you want to know what Wall Street expects to see? Do you want to know what really matters?
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Anders Bylund	Analog Devices' Sweet Smell of Success The semiconductor maker offers a whiff of a rosier future. Investors, take note.
InternetNews April 6, 2009 Andy Patrizio	Chip Sales Continue to Suffer The end of 2008 was a real bad time for chip makers. It didn't get much better in early 2009, either.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Applied Materials Waits for the Turn The semiconductor equipment market is still tough, but dawn might be breaking. Investors looking for broad exposure to an improvement in semiconductors (and, to a lesser extent, flat panel displays) should take a look at Applied Materials.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2007 Dan Bloom	Good Results Continue at Lam Chip equipment supplier Lam's strong results continue to be driven by memory spending. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2009 Anders Bylund	When the Chips Are Down, TSMC Delivers In hot weather and cold, Taiwan Semiconductor keeps delivering outsized profits.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2011 Jordan DiPietro	Rising Star Buy: Applied Materials Take advantage of the chip revolution by buying the largest and best.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2009 Anders Bylund	Memory Stocks Are Back in Black: Time to Buy? The memory industry shows that it understands the laws of supply and demand.
InternetNews August 20, 2004 Paul Shread	Chips Lag On Book-To-Bill Data Stocks capped an eventful week on an up note on Friday... Chip stocks barely joined the party... Applied Materials and KLA-Tencor post modest gains...
Military & Aerospace Electronics March 2007	Asian Semiconductor Manufacturing on Strong Growth Curve The long-term outlook indicates that Asia's position in semiconductor production will continue to strengthen, report analysts at market researchers.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Taiwan Semiconductor Hiding in Plain Sight? Yes, semiconductor fabrication is cyclical and volatile, but it's also lucrative. This company is either a real value in the tech sector or seductive bull bait leading investors into a value trap.
InternetNews March 13, 2009 Andy Patrizio	The Chips Were Down, Down, Down in 2008 Even with the stinker of an economy it wasn't a great year to be in the semiconductor business. The 2009 outlook isn't that hot either.
BusinessWeek November 3, 2003 Bruce Einhorn	A Chip Boom? In Asia, At Least With the tech recovery, contract foundries are revving up and gaining clout.
The Motley Fool November 20, 2006 Anders Bylund	Applied Material Grows Supportive The clean-room equipment maker is coming off a whiz-bang fiscal 2006 with an additional boost in the fourth quarter. As always, you should do your own due diligence, but this company looks mighty tasty right about now.
The Motley Fool September 19, 2011 Anders Bylund	Apple Finds New Playmates Cupertino is taking its lucrative ball away from Samsung and going home.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2006 Will Frankenhoff	Taiwan Semiconductor: Making Profits Chip by Chip Taiwan Semiconductor should benefit from its leadership position in the semiconductor foundry sector and its attractive valuation versus its peers. The company also pays a dividend of roughly 3%. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek March 10, 2011 Ashlee Vance	Apple's Jobs Razzes Chip Partner Samsung Jobs keeps beating up on Samsung, which makes crucial iPad innards. Yet experts say the relationship is likely to survive.
InternetNews July 7, 2005 David Needle	Gartner Reports Dip in Chip Market There is softness predicted ahead in billion dollar chip equipment sales.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	UMC for You and Me? A market glut walloped Taiwan's United Microelectronics' earnings this year. Will a recovery make these shares a good buy?
The Motley Fool October 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	ASML Must Be a Cubs Fan Can ASML live up to the hope and hype that next year will be better for semiconductor equipment makers? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2008 Anders Bylund	The Best Semiconductor Stocks to Own Now The semiconductor industry is down in the dumps these days, but it still has its superstars.
The Motley Fool October 24, 2011 Anders Bylund	This Huge Investment Will Boost 1 Industry, Crush 2 Others If these Samsung rumors pan out, it's market-changing news for at least three tech sectors.
The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Tim Beyers	Goodbye, Mr. Chips Intel's price cuts are going to hurt. What's an AMD investor to do?