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First Take: Applied Materials open to merger amid growth concerns, but will be picky
2015-11-13 04:25:37| Semiconductors - Topix.net
Applied Materials Inc. doesn't see much growth on the horizon for its chip-equipment business, but that doesn't mean it will blindly jump into the merger frenzy that other companies in the sector are using to boost sales. The world's largest chip equipment maker revealed fiscal fourth quarter earnings Thursday that were slightly better than expected, but revenue was just shy of expectations, mirroring the volatility in the semiconductor industry.
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Category:Electronics and Electrical