NI Technology Highlights High-Yielding Tech Stock Winners and Losers

Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 08:32 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for high-yielding semiconductor stocks, including STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), Intersil (Nasdaq: ISIL), Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP), Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq: MXIM), and Linear Technology (Nasdaq: LLTC).

Next Inning's quarterly State of Tech reports are based on data collected from more than 60 leading technology companies as well as inputs from a worldwide network of field contacts. Each of the nine reports focuses on a specific tech sector.  In addition to concisely presented fundamental data covering income statements, balance sheets, forward valuations and performance versus consensus expectations, Next Inning editor Paul McWilliams provides price objectives and company-specific outlooks for 2012 and beyond.

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McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:

-- Is STMicro's performance being weighed on by Nokia's recent struggles?  Did STMicro make a good move by unloading Numonyx to Micron and by joining forces with NXP Semiconductors and Ericsson in the handset space? Is STMicro's hefty dividend in danger of being reduced? What is McWilliams' estimated fair value range for STMicro, and how much upside does it represent from current levels?

-- What big mistakes did Intersil make in the last couple of years?  Did Intersil management err in not seeking a buyer for the firm?  Is Intersil in the early stages of a strong turnaround story? How safe is Intersil's generous dividend?

-- Given Microchip's earning potential and generous dividend, is the stock being undervalued by Wall Street?  How have the competitive dynamics facing Microchip shifted, and how has this changed McWilliams' view of the company? At what price would McWilliams consider adding shares of Microchip?

-- After successfully pursuing a strategy that will allow it to grow and create a durable design base in high volume applications, can Maxim soon be viewed as a "strategic" investment? At what price would McWilliams consider adding shares?  What does he see as a fair value for Maxim today?

-- What is unique about Linear Tech's strategy? Why is it good news for Linear Tech investors that Linear Tech backed away from low-margin consumer markets during fiscal 2011?  Where does McWilliams think Linear Tech will pick up new business to offset what it has walked away from in the consumer markets?  Based on McWilliams' fiscal 2012 and 2013 earnings forecasts, what does he see as a "fair price range" for Linear Tech?

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About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926.  Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information.  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

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