U.S. Companies Holding More Cash: Report Nov 2, 2009
Companies such as Alcoa Inc , Google Inc , PepsiCo Inc and Texas Instruments Inc reported big third-quarter increases in cash holdings, the paper said. (Reporting by Sakthi Prasad in Bangalore; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman). (ABC News -- Business)
Citigroup is on its Fourth Government Bailout Nov 1, 2009
After years of underperformance, Texas Instruments has finally gotten religion and is revamping their executive structure and board, the Times. Shamrock, a money management firm that helped ouster Michael Eisner from Disney, has taken the reins and seeking to provide value to investors. (Slate)
Symbian Foundation Welcomes Fujitsu as New Board Member Oct 30, 2009
Fujitsu joins wireless carriers ATafone, NTT DOCOMO, silicon providers ST Microelectronics NV and Texas Instruments, and handset manufacturers Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Nokia as an Appointing OEM Member on the Symbian Foundation board. Fujitsu has accepted all rights and obligations of a foundation Appointing OEM Board Member that includes supporting the foundation with both a financial commitment and active participation on the four foundation Councils that govern the development of the... (JCN Network, Japan)
Kellington Group wants to expand overseas market Oct 30, 2009
Its customers include global players such as Intel, TSMC, Promos, Winbond and Texas Instruments in the wafer fabrication sector, Hannstar Display and IVO in flat panel display, Suntech and Motech in solar cells, and Seagate in storage media. - BERNAMA. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Durable goods orders rise 1 percent Oct 29, 2009
Also this month, Texas Instruments Inc. reported third-quarter profits and sales that were slightly above expectations. The company also said its largest division, which makes analog chips used in digital music players and other gadgets, enjoyed 20 percent growth for the second straight quarter. (MSNBC -- Business)
Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender? Oct 29, 2009
It's been widely reported that the Droid uses the 600MHz Texas Instruments' OMAP 3430 system-on-a-chip, which is also used in the Palm Pre. The Motorola spec sheet only refers to an underlying ARM Cortex-A8 processor, which is the basis for both the TI chip and the Samsung S5PC100, also a system-on-a-chip with CPU, graphics processing unit and memory controller, the heart of Apple's iPhone 3GS.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
What's Holding Back Tech Oct 27, 2009
Texas Instruments () completed a $320 million factory in Texas in 2006 but never started it up. Now TI is installing equipment in the factory but won't be manufacturing chips in high volumes there until late 2010. (BusinessWeek)
One charger to rule them all? Oct 26, 2009
An EU announcement in June added Apple, NEC, Qualcomm, Research in Motion and Texas Instruments to the list. This might seem like a victory for common sense, but I think it's a little early to start celebrating just yet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
ARM CTO: power surge could create 'dark silicon' Oct 23, 2009
Other ultra thin-and-light mini-notebook designs were on the show floor from Pegatron, Quanta and others using ARM-based processors from Freescale, Marvell and Texas Instruments. The used a variety of operating systems ranging from Google Android to Ubuntu Linux and Windows CE.. (EETimes)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 23, 2009
BigBand Networks said it has integrated its IPTV-delivery technology for cable operators with several modem, silicon and digital rights management partners, including Texas Instruments and Netgear. Rep. (Multichannel News)
Former TI analog exec joins power management startup Oct 21, 2009
LONDON Larry Blackledge, a former vice president and general manager at Texas Instruments, has joined Active-Semi International Inc. (San Jose, Calif ... Before joining Active-Semi, Blackledge spent more than 20 years with Texas Instruments in managerial positions, including time as vice president and general manager of TI's Custom Mixed Signal and Analog Semiconductor Business Unit. (EETimes)
Stock futures point to higher Wall Street open Oct 21, 2009
Better-than-expected earnings reports from Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. late Monday helped restore investor confidence that was shaken late last week by big banks' loan losses. Investors are also awaiting reports on inflation and housing from the Labor and Commerce departments. (WCAX.com, VT)
Oil slips for second day, falls below $79 Oct 21, 2009
Crude reached $80 for the first time this year after Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. reported third quarter earnings Monday that beat analyst forecasts. Caterpillar Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and DuPont are scheduled to report later Tuesday. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
US stocks fall after mixed economic data, earnings Oct 21, 2009
Texas Instruments' results came in above the improved forecast the chip maker issued last month ... Texas Instruments rose 14 cents to $23. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil briefly above US$80 Oct 21, 2009
Crude did a chin-up over $80 a barrel after Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. reported third quarter earnings that beat analyst forecasts. Crude demand, however, has remained sluggish this year as the global economy recovers from recession. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Stocks retreat as housing report overshadows earnings Oct 21, 2009
76, while Texas Instruments rose 14 cent to $23. 66. (USA Today -- Money)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
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What's a Nuclear Secret? Oct 21, 2009
According to , "the French intelligence service recruited spies in the European branches of IBM, Texas Instruments and other U.S. electronics companies" in 1989 to pass "along secrets involving research and marketing to Compagnie des Machines Bull, the struggling computer maker largely owned by the French government.". Got a question about today's news. (Slate)
Oil Rises Above $80 as Earnings Beat Expectations Oct 20, 2009
Crude did a chin-up over $80 a barrel for the first time this year after Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. reported third quarter earnings Monday that beat analyst forecasts. Caterpillar Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and DuPont are scheduled to report later Tuesday. (ABC News -- Business)
Japan stocks rise on US tech earnings Oct 20, 2009
(AP) TOKYO - Japanese stocks rose Tuesday, led by gains in high-tech shares as sentiment turned upbeat on better-than-expected earnings reports from Apple Inc. and U.S. chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. ... "Investors took heart from earnings results from Apple and Texas Instruments. The better-than-expected results boosted their confidence in the global tech sector," said Kazuhiro Takahashi, equity strategist at Daiwa Securities SMBC Co. Ltd. ... Quarterly results by Texas Instruments also... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Asian Stocks Rise After US Earnings, Oil Hits $80 Oct 20, 2009
Helping lead the region higher were shares in technology companies after Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. released quarterly reports that topped most analyst forecasts. The results, along with earnings reports from other large U.S. companies, helped alleviate worries for now that expectations for the economy were unreasonably high. (ABC News -- Business)
Stocks Rise to Highest This Month as Earnings Recover, Oil, Metals Advance Oct 20, 2009
After the close of U.S. trading, Texas Instruments Inc., the second-largest U.S. chipmaker, forecast fourth-quarter profit and sales that exceeded analysts estimates, and Apple Inc.s July-September profit also beat estimates. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., the worlds largest maker of silicon wafers, gained 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Texas Instruments 3Q Profit, Sales Decline Oct 20, 2009
Texas Instruments' 4Q forecast surpasses expectations as chip maker reports 3Q profit decline ... In this photo taken Monday, Aug 24, 2009, Texas Instruments calculators are displayed at the ... In this photo taken Monday, Aug 24, 2009, Texas Instruments calculators are displayed at the Staples Office Supply store in Springfield, Ill. (ABC News -- Wire)
TI Profit, Revenue Beat Wall St Forecasts Oct 20, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Texas Instruments Inc posted better-than-expected third-quarter results on Monday, citing strong demand from every industry that uses its chips, from cars to computers and phones. The chip maker, whose shares rose 2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stocks Rise as Earnings Reports Top Expectations Oct 20, 2009
The day's gains came ahead of quarterly earnings released after the closing bell from Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. Both wound up beating forecasts. Apple blew past expectations because of increased sales of the iPhone, while Texas Instruments' profit and sales came in above the improved forecast the chip maker issued just last month. (ABC News -- Wire)
TI: Packaging to become critical in analog Oct 20, 2009
Chip-packaging is becoming a key differentiator for new and emerging analog designs, said Taylor Efland, chief technologist for power analog products and senior fellow at Texas Instruments Inc., during a presentation at the Analog Semiconductor Leaders' Forum 2009 here. The forum was sponsored by Dongbu HiTek. (EETimes)
Texas Instruments posts $538M profit Oct 20, 2009
Dallas-based Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) posted a third-quarter profit of $538 million, or 42 cents per share, on revenue of $2 ... Texas Instruments said that yearly drop in revenue is attributed to declines in all business segments, including wireless ... Analyst Steve Smigie with Raymond James said Texas Instruments published numbers for the third quarter that were in line with analyst projections. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Wall Street up Oct 20, 2009
Later in the day, Apple Inc. and Texas Instruments Inc. are scheduled to release earnings ... Texas Instruments climbed before reporting earnings. (Xinhuanet, China)
Analog strength helps TI top forecasts Oct 20, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Texas Instruments Inc. Monday (Oct. 19) reported a net income of $538 million on revenue of $2. (EETimes)
Wall Street Earnings optimism lifts US stocks Oct 20, 2009
The days gains came ahead of quarterly earnings reports from Apple and Texas Instruments ... Texas Instruments rose 77 US cents, or 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ford Adds 4.5M Vehicles to Recall Oct 20, 2009
Investigators found that the switches, made by Texas Instruments, could leak internally, overheat and potentially ignite ... Ford stopped using the Texas Instruments switch in 2003, according to Sherwood ... Texas Instruments said in a statement that it manufactured a switch "to meet and exceed Ford's specifications" and that it is only one component of Ford's cruise control deactivation system. (KIRO TV, WA)
Apple profits up 47 percent on iPhone craze Oct 20, 2009
Insight on Apple and Texas Instruments' earnings results. CNBC's Jim Goldmanand Matt Nesto reports. (MSNBC -- Business)
Stock futures signal gains as Apple, TI please Oct 20, 2009
(Reuters) U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, after strong quarterly results from bellwethers Apple (AAPL.O) and Texas Instruments (TXN.N) pleased investors ... Texas Instruments posted better-than-expected third-quarter results on Monday, citing strong demand from every industry that uses its chips, from cars to computers and phones ... Shares of Texas Instruments traded in Frankfurt (TXN.F) were up 2. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
European shares up in early trade Oct 19, 2009
Investors we 00004000 re also awaiting more corporate earnings news, with results from Texas Instruments and Apple due later in the day ... "Texas Instruments, however, we will see if they have started stabilising themselves and orders for IT have started picking up. There are still question marks that remain there," said Urquhart Stewart. (India Times)
Stock Futures Signal Rebound Along With Commods Oct 19, 2009
On the earnings front, Apple Inc , BB , Gannett Co Inc and Texas Instruments Inc are among companies set to report results on Monday. U.S. stocks dropped on Friday after disappointing results from General Electric Co and Bank of America Corp demonstrated the road to economic recovery will be bumpy. (ABC News -- Business)
Earnings blitz to test market's mettle Oct 19, 2009
On the technology front, in addition to Apple and Microsoft, the spotlight will also fall on chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.N) and Internet retailer Inc (AMZN.O), whose results may reveal how consumers are gearing up for the holiday shopping season. Web media company Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) is also on tap, along with United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N), eBay Inc (EBAY.O), Kimberly-Clark (KMB.N), Altria Group (MO.N) and Hasbro Inc (HAS.N). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Stocks End Down On Day, But Up For Week Oct 18, 2009
Apple (), Atheros Communications (), Badger Meter (), JDA Software (), SolarWinds (), Texas Instruments () and Weatherford International () will report earnings Monday. 4:15 p.m. Update: Stocks Fall, But End Off Lows. (Investors Business Daily)
Wall St outlook Earnings blitz to test market's mettle Oct 17, 2009
On the technology front, in addition to Apple and Microsoft, the spotlight will also fall on chipmaker Texas Instruments and Internet retailer Amazon. com, whose results may reveal how consumers are gearing up for the holiday shopping season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ford adds 4.5M vehicles to defective switch recall Oct 16, 2009
Ford stopped using the Texas Instruments switch in 2003, according to Sherwood ... A Texas Instruments spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. (USA Today -- Autos)
Infringement suit pending against major Plano corporations (769) Oct 16, 2009
-based Sun Microsystems Inc.; Dallas-based Texas Instruments Inc.; Sunnyvale, Calif. -based Yahoo. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Intel glides past expectations Oct 15, 2009
Other chipmakers including Altera Corp, Texas Instruments, Microchip Technology Inc, and ASML recently raised their quarterly forecasts. Shares in programmable chipmaker Altera, which also reported on Tuesday, rose after the company met the Streets profit expectations of 19 cents a share and forecast a 6% to 10% sequential increase in revenue in the current quarter from US$286. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Automaker Ford to recall 4.5 mln vehicles Oct 15, 2009
The cruise-control deactivation switches, made by Texas Instruments and sold for about 21 dollars, were installed in 16 million Ford vehicles over a decade before the automaker stopped using them in early 2003. The switches have been linked to at least 550 vehicle fires and1,500 complaints, and linked to several suspicious deaths. (Xinhuanet, China)
Analysis: What it takes to build 18-Mpixel basic phones Oct 14, 2009
Standalone image signal processor (ISP) vendors like Zoran, applications processor suppliers like Texas Instruments, SoC companies such as Samsung Electronics and NEC have been working toward that goal. Their design options range from merging ISP with CMOS image sensors (Samsung); creating a discrete ISP chip (Zoran); making ISP a part of application processor (TI); or integrating ISP inside a baseband chip for a mobile phone. (EETimes)
More Big Bucks for Bankers Oct 14, 2009
The switch was made by a former division of Texas Instruments (the company insists its product is not the root cause of the Ford fires). Whoever is to blame, this latest recall is the eighth involving the same switch for Ford this decade and has affected some 14 million vehicles. (Slate)
Analog vendor study reveals designer priorities Oct 12, 2009
This is clear from the just-released "AAA Awareness, Attitude, Association Analog Study." The survey, conducted by EE Times in conjunction with , polled respondents on 13 analog vendors: Analog Devices, Avago Technologies, Fairchild Semiconductor, Freescale Semiconductor, Intersil, Linear Technology, Maxim Integrated Products, Microchip Technology, National Semiconductor, NXP, ON Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments. Analog doesn't fit into any neat, easily characterized... (EETimes)
Intel rescue saves few Freescale jobs in France Oct 10, 2009
In April, as Texas Instruments was idisengaging from some of its mobile phone activities, Intel announced the opening of a new design center in wireless technologies, reporting into its Ultra Mobility Group which is developing very low-consumption components for mobile PCs (UMPCs and MIDs). The unit aims to design RF subsystems for communicating mobile objects. (EETimes)
Visa's New Goal Oct 10, 2009
Earnings Recovery For SanDisk Arena Pharmaceuticals sees positive results, Texas Instruments ups dividend. Toyota Revs Up U.S. Car Sales A wave of IPOs hits Hong Kong and Shanghai. (Forbes -- Business)
* World Business Quick Take Oct 8, 2009
Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Yahoo and YouTube were among the 23 companies named in the lawsuit filed in a Texas court by Eolas Technologies Inc. Eolas was awarded a US$565 million judgment in a patent lawsuit against Microsoft in 2004 but ended up settling the dispute in 2007 for an undisclosed amount. INTERNET Phishing attack widespread. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Next-Generation SRS Circle Surround Auto DX Now Available on Texas Instruments' DSPs Oct 7, 2009
Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Nasdaq: - ), the industry leader in surround sound, audio, and voice technologies, announced today the availability of SRS Circle Surround Auto DX(TM) (CS Auto DX), which delivers the industry's most comprehensive car surround sound experience, based on Texas Instruments' (TI) Aureus(TM) DA7xx audio digital signal processor (DSP) ... "We are excited to continue working alongside Texas Instruments and implement our new SRS CS Auto DX on the TI DA7xx DSP, as it... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Amazon, Apple, Google, Yahoo! targeted in patent case Oct 7, 2009
Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Yahoo ... Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Yahoo. (Yahoo! Asia News)
US IT cos targeted in patent case Oct 7, 2009
Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, Google, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Yahoo. and YouTube were among the 23 companies named in the lawsuit filed in a Texas court by Eolas Technologies Inc.. (India Times)
Google Vs. Microsoft Pace Picks Up On The Mobile Battleground Oct 7, 2009
More than 45 companies back the Android Open Handset Alliance, including Qualcomm and chipmakers Texas Instruments () and Intel (). Sprint Nextel () and some foreign service providers also are already carrying Android phones. (Investors Business Daily)
Wearable Sensors Are Becoming More Fashionable Oct 4, 2009
Intel (), Texas Instruments () and Roche () are among the companies investing in this emerging sector, says ABI Research analyst Jonathan Collins. "This market is getting off the ground because of the advantages of not having patients tethered to monitors and machines," he said. (Investors Business Daily)
Analysis: Gear vendors not crying over TI fab deal Oct 3, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO At first glance, Texas Instruments Inc.'s announcement this week that it will stocked almost exclusively with used semiconductor manufacturing equipment might seem like a tough pill to swallow for capital equipment suppliers, many of whom are struggling to keep their heads above water as chip makers continue to be conservative with spending while the industry emerges from a sharp and painful downturn. But, say equipment executives and analysts who follow the space, the TI fab deal... (EETimes)
Which chip makers will rule in 2018? Oct 2, 2009
In 1978, Texas Instruments Inc. and Motorola Inc. were the top two chip companies, followed by NEC Corp. and Hitachi Ltd.. In 1988, Japanese companies occupied the top 3 spots. (EETimes)
Analysis: TI fab ramp puts analog rivals on notice Oct 2, 2009
-- Having finally announced its intent for a 300-mm fab in the United States, Texas Instruments Inc. is putting its analog rivals on notice. TI's long-awaited move to announce the industry's first dedicated 300-mm analog fab on Tuesday (Sept. (EETimes)
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Having finally announced plans to build a 300-mm fab in the U.S., Texas Instruments Inc. is putting its analog rivals on notice. Video. (EETimes)
Judge approves TI's purchase of Qimonda assets Sep 30, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved the purchase by Texas Instruments Inc. of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Qimonda AG's fab in Sandston, Va. According to court documents, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary F. Walrath last week approved the deal, worth $172. (EETimes)
TI: New chip plant to employ up to 1,000 Sep 30, 2009
Once the company s first phase of equipment is up and running, Texas Instruments expects it will be able to ship more than $1 billion worth of analog chips annually ... The need to create more chips at once inspired Texas Instruments to begin pursuing the development of the plant several years ago. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Students From Tampa to Toronto Compete, Rock Star-Style, for Classroom Makeovers Featuring More Than $90,000 in Cutting-Edge Technology Sep 30, 2009
- Winners of 3rd Annual Video Contest to Receive Interactive Products from eInstruction, Dell, 3M, Texas Instruments and Other Education Technology Companies ... Texas Instruments TI-34MV (grades K-5 winners) and TI-73 (grades 6-8 winners) Calculator Emulator - Software that projects an interactive representation of a scientific calculator and features unique instructional capabilities ... Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Teacher Edition Emulator (grades 9-12 winners) - Software component for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Updated: Is Intel making a foray into France? Sep 30, 2009
In April, as Texas Instruments was indeed disengaging from some of its mobile phone activities, Intel announced the opening of a new design center in wireless technologies, reporting into its Ultra Mobility Group which is developing very low-consumption components for mobile PCs (UMPCs and MIDs). The unit aims to design RF subsystems for communicating mobile objects. (EETimes)
TI to open 300-mm analog fab in North Texas Sep 30, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Texas Instruments Inc. plans to open a 300-mm analog semiconductor fab in Richardson, Texas, the company said Tuesday (Sept. 29). (EETimes)
* ARM in talks with Globalfoundries on chip production plan Sep 30, 2009
ARM, based in Cambridge, England, designs chip cores used by Qualcomm Inc, Samsung Electronics Co and Texas Instruments Inc.. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY STAFF WRITER This story has been viewed 423 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ma Sees Want Want in China Bring Prosperity to Taiwan as Shares Return 39% Sep 30, 2009
Ma Sees Want Want in China Bring Prosperity as Shares Surge 39% - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Sep 30 04:23 London, Sep 30 09:23 Tokyo, Sep 30 17:23. (Bloomberg)
NAD Highlights High-Performance AV Receivers With Latest HD Technology Sep 26, 2009
1 high-speed digital signal processors (DSPs) by Texas Instruments, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume by Audyssey; decoding for several advanced audio formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio; and Sigma Designs VXP broadcast studio quality image processor ... 1 high-speed DSPs by Texas Instruments, Audyssey s MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume; decoding for Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio. (Multichannel News)
