Qualcomm Q1: Mixed on estimates, but strong quarter on smartphone, tablet salesThe chip maker's chief executive said its partners' strong smartphone and tablet sales helped drive the record quarterly results, but missed on estimates. Its Q2 outlook also missed estimates.January 29, 2014 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
High-performance server growth hits 8 percent, says IDCTop-spec computers, including serious number crunchers, are in recovery and continue to see growth in shipments, according to the latest data.September 11, 2013 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
AMD suffers Q4 loss: A rough end to a rough yearAMD tumbles to the end of the 2012 fiscal year with yet another poor result for its fourth quarter. January 22, 2013 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
Standard & Poor cuts AMD rating; cites 'vulnerable' business riskStandard & Poor has cut AMD's credit rating after the firm continues to struggle in the face of competition. January 8, 2013 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
GlobalFoundries CEO: EU should support chip-making effortsGlobalFoundries chief executive said that Asia is "rolling out the red carpet" for chip manufacturers, while Europe is ultimately losing out in much-needed investment as a result.December 12, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
Imagination Tech faces competition in bid to buy MIPSChip designer MIPS is looking for other buyers, despite previously saying it would be acquired by Imagination Tech for $60 million in cash.November 22, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
Chip designer MIPS acquired for $60m; patents sold for $350mIn two separate transactions, MIPS will be acquired by Imagination Tech. for $60m, while $350m worth of patents will be sold to a separate intellectual property firm.November 6, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
AMD prepares layoffs amid poor Q3: 30 percent staff at riskAMD may lay off up to 30 percent of its global staff, days after the troubled chip-maker said its third-quarter may underperform in the face of weak demand and excess inventory.October 15, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
Samsung invests $4bn in U.S. chip-making plant renovationIn a major investment, Samsung will throw its weight behind a U.S. plant in order to build more chips for smartphones, as the world's largest phone maker seeks to meet growing demand.August 21, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors
Global chip sales show recovery from Q1 rough patchGlobal sales in semiconductor chips have risen slightly in May on the previous month, but year-on-year the recovery is still under way.July 4, 2012 by Zack Whittaker in Processors