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Rough Supply Signals Shift in Balance of Power
Apr 30, 2019Profit is the new turnover in the diamond trade. As retail inventory levels continue to shrink due to recession-driven efficiencies, the trade has had to change its mindset. No longer can diamantaires play the high-volume production game: ...
Tags: diamond trade, diamond
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Aixtron's Increased Orders in Q2 Herald Recovery in Second-Half 2016
Aug 19, 2016For first-half 2016, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany has reported revenue of €55.5m, down 31% on first-half 2015's €80.7m, reflecting the ongoing weak demand environment in the firm's ...
Tags: Aixtron SE, MOCVD, GaN
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Qorvo's Quarterly Revenue Rises 5.2%, Led by Mobile Products
Nov 10, 2015For its fiscal second-quarter 2016 (ended 3 October 2015), Qorvo Inc, which provides core technologies and RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace/defense applications, has reported revenue of $708.3m, up 5.2% on $673.6m last ...
Tags: Qorvo, RFMD, TriQuint Semiconductor, Mobile Products
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Business Is on Track to Meet Full-Year Market Expectations
Jun 29, 2015Debenhams has issued a trading update for the 15 weeks and the 41 weeks to 13th June 2015, and confirms the business is on track to meet full-year market expectations. Group gross transaction value was up 0.4% for the 15 weeks, and 1.7% ...
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Utilization Rates at 8-Inch Fabs Falling
May 8, 2015Capacity utilization rates at 8-inch wafer fabs have fallen at a faster-than-expected pace recently prompting foundry houses to lower their quotes, according to sources at Taiwan-based IC design houses. LCD driver IC suppliers have cut ...
Tags: LCD Driver, Analog ICs
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NeoPhotonics Reported Revenue of $68.2m, Down 8% on $74.4m Last Quarter
Jul 7, 2014For first-quarter 2014, NeoPhotonics Corp of San Jose, CA, a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of both indium phosphide (InP) and silica-on-silicon photonic integrated circuit (PIC)-based modules and subsystems for high-speed ...
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The Proposed Changes From The UK's DECC Include Restricting ROCs
May 26, 2014The outcome of proposals for 215 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) farms in the UK, with capacities in excess of 5MW, are now being re-evaluated, according to Solarbuzz. This re-evaluation follows new, and unexpected, proposals from ...
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Aperam SA Has Announced Its Financial Results for The First Quarter of 2014
May 9, 2014Luxembourg-headquartered global stainless steel producer Aperam SA, which was spun off by ArcelorMittal and separately listed in 2011, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014. In the first quarter, Aperam ...
Tags: stainless steel, nickel price
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M&S Group Plc Announces Quarter 4 2013/14 Results for 13 Weeks to 29 March 2014
May 6, 2014Marks and Spencer Group Plc announces Quarter 4 2013/14 results for 13 Weeks to 29 March 2014. Marks and Spencer Group showed an improved performance in clothing. Highlights: -Group sales +1.9% -UK: total sales +1.5%, like-for-like ...
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Dollar General Corporation Reported Record Sales for Its Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter
Mar 14, 2014Dollar General Corporation reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and full year (52 weeks) ended January 31, 2014. Highlights: -Full Year Sales Increased 9.2%; Full Year ...
Tags: Apparel
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Global Transportation and Logistics Mergers and Acquisitions Rose by 57%
Feb 17, 2014A study by PwC US found that global transportation and logistics mergers and acquisitions rose by 57 percent in the fourth quarter, while the value of those deals increased by 100 percent. The firm, which publishes a quarterly analysis of ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Accessories, Transportation, logistics
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Shanghai Has Gained Initial Recognition From Industry Players Across The World
Dec 26, 2013Shanghai has gained initial recognition from industry players across the world, reports Wei Tian In many areas, the steps taken in carrying out reforms remain cautious and foreign investors are still waiting for detailed policies, but the ...
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The Effect That AIDS Is Having on American Kids Has Improved Greatly in Recent Years
Dec 25, 2013The effect that AIDS is having on American kids has improved greatly in recent years, thanks to effective drugs and prevention methods. The same cannot be said, however, for children worldwide. "Maternal-to-child transmission is down ...
Tags: AIDS, American Kids, Pediatric Aids
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UK Festive Shoppers Are Predicted to Spend 19bn on Food and Drink Over The Christmas
Nov 26, 2013UK festive shoppers are predicted to spend 19bn on food and drink over the Christmas and New Year period, says grocery think tank IGD. Festive finance: Food and drink spending is expected to reach 19bn this Christmas and New Year ...
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NRF Calculated Retail Industry Job Gains at 37,600 in October and 295,000 Year-Over-Year
Nov 11, 2013NRF calculated retail industry job gains at 37,600 in October, and 295,000 year-over-year, a 2.4 percent increase over 2012. Job gains were seen in every retail sector with the exception of clothing and clothing stores, which witnessed a ...
Tags: retail industry, Clothing