NI Technology Updates Outlooks for TSMC, United Microelectronics, Chartered Semiconductor, SMIC, Tower Semiconductor, and EZchip

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 16  /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for TSMC (NYSE:TSM), United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC), Chartered Semiconductor (NASDAQ:CHRT), SMIC (NYSE:SMI), Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TSEM), and EZchip Semiconductor (NASDAQ:EZCH).

During the July earnings season editor, Paul McWilliams was spot on.  Not only was he the only one to predict Intel would report revenue of $8B, he laid out the details so accurately that one reader commented, "It was almost as though McWilliams wrote the script for the Intel conference call."

With the October earnings season just around the corner, McWilliams is now preparing Next Inning readers with his special "State of Tech" reports.  In this series of reports, readers will find detailed data covering the sector leaders, commentary about sector trends and specific calls as to which stocks McWilliams thinks readers should buy and which he thinks they should sell.

To read this special report, learn what McWilliams thinks Intel will report in Q3 and have full access to the Next Inning web site as well as a direct feed to McWilliams' frequent investment ideas that have yielded a year-to-date return of 72% for the NI Portfolio, please visit the following link:

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  McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:



-- In June, industry writers were busy writing that TSMC's founder, Dr. Morris Chang, was returning to fix an alleged "yield problem" affecting the company's 40nm fabrication process.  McWilliams provided detailed data showing these accusations were wrong and offered an in-depth view as to why Dr. Chang decided to return to a more active role.  At the bottom line, McWilliams urged readers to buy TSMC while it languished in the low-$9 range and outlined clearly why the stock would move back into double digits when Wall Street discovered the industry writers were wrong.  With the stock up now over 20%, is McWilliams outlook still bullish for TSMC?

-- In his June State of Tech coverage, McWilliams wrote that UMC would top analysts' estimates for Q2 and likely be the best performing stock during the next 90 days.  In looking back, we can now see it gained nearly twice as much as any of the other three.  Does McWilliams think it's time to hold on for more gains or cash out for a nice profit?

-- McWilliams advised readers in March that Chartered would be an acquisition target and in his June State of Tech report, stated he believed the ATIC rumors were probably real.  How does he see this acquisition changing the competitive landscape in the fabrication sector?  Does McWilliams think investors who bought earlier on his recommendation should hold in hopes of the offered being sweetened?

-- McWilliams pointed out the large and growing "fabless" semiconductor industry in China would be good for SMIC this year and in January suggested readers should consider buying the stock when it was trading for only $1.63. Up now nearly 70% from its January price, does McWilliams think investors should hold out for more or take some profits?

-- In his June State of Tech report, McWilliams stated that he liked the combined forces of Tower Semi and Jazz and suggested readers buy the stock at its then current price of $0.29.  Following this, he advised readers who took the plunge to sell off 30% of their position as the stock popped above $1 and pocket the roughly 250% profit.  Now that the stock has dropped back, does he think it's time to look at buying more shares or is he worried the business plan isn't working out as well as he originally thought?

-- During the last week McWilliams received several data points from field contacts that he believes are very important for EZchip stock holders.  What did McWilliams learn, and how has it affected his view of EZchip?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 229% since its inception versus 17% for the S&P 500.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926.  Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information.  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, [phone] 

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