Applied Materials Forecasts Sales Below Analysts’ Estimates

Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc., the world’s largest producer of chipmaking equipment, forecast fourth- quarter sales and profit that missed analysts’ estimates as weaker demand leads semiconductor makers to cut expansion plans.

Applied Materials Forecasts Sales Below Analysts’ Estimates

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Micron’s First-Quarter Sales Miss Analysts’ Estimates

Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Micron Technology Inc., the largest U.S. maker of computer-memory chips, reported sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates.

Micron’s First-Quarter Sales Miss Analysts’ Estimates

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Oracle Rises After Earnings Forecasts Top Analysts’ Predictions

Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp., the second-largest software maker, rose in late trading after forecasting profit for this quarter that may top analysts’ predictions, a sign it’s benefiting from an acquisition-fueled expansion into hardware.

Oracle Rises After Earnings Forecasts Top Analysts’ Predictions

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Oracle Forecasts Profit Above Analysts’ Predictions

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp., the second-largest software maker, forecast profit for the current quarter higher than analysts predicted, adding to evidence that it’s benefiting from an acquisition-fueled expansion into computer hardware.

Oracle Forecasts Profit Above Analysts’ Predictions

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Accenture Sales Forecasts Top Analysts’ Estimates

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Accenture Plc, the second-largest technology-consulting company, forecast sales for this quarter and profit for the year that topped some analysts’ estimates, as businesses boost spending on consulting projects.

Accenture Sales Forecasts Top Analysts’ Estimates

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Texas Instruments Profit Forecast Matches Analysts’ Estimates

Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Texas Instruments Inc., the second- largest U.S. chipmaker, narrowed its fourth-quarter profit and sales forecasts. The midpoints of the ranges are in line with analysts’ projections.

Texas Instruments Profit Forecast Matches Analysts’ Estimates

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