Despite Infineon's efforts to streamline production and cut costs, strict labor rules in Germany make restructuring prohibitively expensive and time-consuming.Despite recent moves to improve profitability, gross margins and operating profits are still lower than other successful analog
The ATE industry is crowded with competition. Verigy's major rivals include Advantest, TX-Credence, and Teradyne.Verigy has a concentrated customer base that holds significant buying power.Demand for ATE tools is deeply cyclical because it is mostly driven by capacity expansions in the
Synaptics still has room to grow, but the firm faces intensifying competition.
Dell must reduce its reliance on commodity PCs to increase shareholder value.
Financial risks could hinder Evergreen's efforts to implement a radical change in strategy.
Maintaining high levels of profitability in EMS has always been a challenge, and it's only a matter of time before Jabil's recent results are pressured downward by its competitive environment.Jabil's high velocity systems segment is mainly commodified products and is characterized by both volatile
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and its peers have been bolstered by a rebounding chip industry.
Cypress' future hinges on the success of touch screen smartphones and tablets.
Demand for solar energy is sensitive to changes in the price of substitutes, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and other renewable energy sources.Changes in government subsidies and incentive programs are unpredictable and beyond the control of Evergreen and its peers.Evergreen operates in a
MPS boasts differentiated technology and strong long-term growth prospects.