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China Push Is Part Of Merger 'Mania' Reshaping Global Semiconductor Industry
2015-08-02 15:19:16| Semiconductors - Topix.net
I'm a senior editor and the Shanghai bureau chief of Forbes magazine. Now in my 14th year at Forbes, I compile the Forbes China Rich List, Hong Kong Rich List and Taiwan Rich List.
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90s revival: will Shell BG bring back mega merger mania?
2015-07-29 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has announced its plans to buy up BG Energy in a deal that is one of the biggest mergers the oil and gas industry has seen for a long time. Many analysts believe the deal is a sure sign of the times. So what exactly does t
Marchionne's merger mania: Why now?
2015-06-16 15:27:58| Automakers - Topix.net
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and related companies, has a number of honorifics and titles on his resume. I refer to Marchionne's desperate quest to find a merger partner for FCA.
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TSMC's Growth Could Halve As Merger Mania Hits Semiconductors
2015-06-03 07:49:45| Semiconductors - Topix.net
The semiconductor industry has seen over $70 billion in acquisition deal value over the past few months, more than the prior five years of major M&A's combined. Intuitively, this can't be good news for Asian foundries.
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Avago-Broadcom: Bull and Bear Debate Chip Mania; Intel on the Prowl?
2015-05-28 18:26:23| Semiconductors - Topix.net
With Avago Technologies and Broadcom slipping after announcing their $77 billion merger this morning, and laying out their combined ambition , it's time for the Street to digest what it all means for the broader chip landscape. The reaction happens as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is up 8% this year, and short interest is on the rise .