Trident Microsystems' stock offer may bring quick profit, but shares are risky, skeptics say
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Trident Microsystems is expected to do well in its initial public offering (IPO), despite investors' doubts about its long-term prospects. The company makes video graphics chips for microcomputers. A price war in the computer industry is generating increased demand for low-cost chips, and Trident is an efficient producer. Even so, industry observers say Trident is a risky investment. Revenue increased 140 percent in FY 1992, to $67.4 million, but 90 percent of sales came from the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets, and big US companies, including Dell Computer Corp, Compaq Computer Corp and IBM, are preparing to compete more seriously against Taiwanese clone makers. Moreover, a recent trend involves placing video chips on computers' motherboards. Trident is developing a graphics chip for the motherboard market, but success is not assured.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1992
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Dallas Semiconductor takes prudent approach by offering diverse products, managing costs
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Dallas Semiconductor Inc does not offer rapid financial growth potential, but the company's prudent management does attract some investors who appreciate cost management and a solid long-term marketing strategy. Dallas has posted a series of revenue and earnings gains with a return in equity that hovers around 15 percent. The company produces specialized integrated circuits, none of which have ever made a giant splash in the semiconductor industry. Nonetheless, Dallas hopes to attract investors because it has a diverse market and consistent profit margins. Analysts expect Dallas' earnings to grow by 10 percent in 1992 to 64 cents a share. In 1993, the company's stock could rise another 17 percent to 75 cents a share.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1992
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Intel challenges Microsoft as its stock leaps 8.4%
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Intel Corp's stock leaped from 92 to 98-5/8 on Jan 6, 1993, leading the Nasdaq Composite Index up 7.51 points to 681.85. Intel has distinguished itself by aggressively rolling out new microprocessors and slashing prices to stay ahead of competitors. Just as rivals are set to debut clones of Intel's 80486 microprocessor, the company is set to debut the much-faster Pentium. Traders say one reason that Intel is climbing so rapidly is that investors are fleeing IBM and other big technology firms. With a market valuation of $20.4 billion, Intel is closing in on Microsoft Corp's $24.5 billion and GE's $27 billion. Some analysts expect Intel stock to top 130 before 1993 is over.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1993
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