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TrendForce: Wafer Manufacturers to Achieve Outstanding Sales Performance in February due to Brightening Prospect

13 January 2014

EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, indicates that since high-efficiency wafer supply shortage remains and demand is still strong, both buyers and sellers have started to plan for February orders ahead of time. It’s projected that wafer price can reach US$1.0/piece in February. By then, Taiwanese manufacturers can be breakeven, and even turn around losses.

TrendForce: 3D-NAND Flash “Arms Race” to Officially Begin in 2014, Supply Proportion to Grow to 20% in 2015

13 January 2014

The growth of Smartphones, tablets, and SSDs helped boost NAND Flash demand to 46% in 2013, according to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce. Industry value, on the other hand, rose by nearly 22% compared to 2012, and arrived at approximately US$ 24.6 Billion. With SSD applications gradually being sought after by the enterprise clients, demand for NAND Flash is expected to reach 36% in 2014, while industry value is set to exceed US$ 27 Billion. “More and more end devices are anticipated to equip NAND Flash components as technological processes advance and lead to a gradual reduction in OEM manufacturing cost,” Sean Yang, TrendForce’s assistant vice president, said.

Samsung profit dips on low sales

8 January 2014

Samsung Posts First Quarterly Profit Drop Since 2011

8 January 2014

Samsung Posts First Profit Drop Since 2011 Amid Apple Battle

8 January 2014