Semiconductors; Spark in Technology Sector - Research Report on Verigy Ltd. and Applied Materials, Inc.

   Today, www.EquityMarketsInc.com announced its research report highlighting Verigy Ltd. (NASDAQ: VRGY) and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT). Full content and research is available at www.EquityMarketsInc.com/research.php.

If customer utilization remains at elevated level, it is expected that the semiconductor revenue will rise in the coming quarters, reflecting the emergence of new products as well as improving demand for devices such as computers and handsets. According to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics, the global semiconductor market grew 96% since 2001 and is expected to continue to grow at an annual growth rate of 8%. It is noted in S&P that we will see stable semiconductor equipment spending as well as share gain within certain segments of the market. Asia has seen the most rapid growth over the past decade and now accounts for more than 50% of the global semiconductor market. As a result, this past period has seen investors turn to communication companies with established markets at value prices.

Equity Markets has reviewed Verigy Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures and sells test systems and solutions for the semiconductor industry. The Company offers a scalable platform for each of the categories of devices being tested including its V93000 Series platform. It is expected that this news of consolidation in the test equipment segment and for VRGY will help to support the shares. VRGY's long-term growth story remains intact due to its strong competitive position. The full research report on Verigy Ltd. (NASDAQ: VRGY) is available here: www.EquityMarketsInc.com/researchfile4634.php.

Equity Markets is covering Applied Materials, Inc. as it provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the global semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV) and related industries. Applied's customers include manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, flat panel liquid crystal displays (LCDs), solar PV cells and modules, and other electronic devices. AMAT's valuation proves favorable as well as its diversified end markets relative to peers. The full research report on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is available here: www.EquityMarketsInc.com/researchfile4891.php.

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