International Business News - MCHP http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from AP Financial News: CHICAGO (AP)--Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reached an eight-year intraday low Tuesday as an analyst cut earnings estimates and price targets for the home decor chain. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/movers-roundup-bed-bath-beyond-stericycle.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:12:34 EST Shares of Atmel Corp. slid Tuesday after chip companies ON Semiconductor Corp. and Microchip Technology Inc. withdrew a $2.3 billion joint buyout offer. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/atmel-shares-decline-after-withdrawn-buyout-bid.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:23:06 EST Chip maker ON Semiconductor Corp. said Tuesday it is withdrawing from its joint proposal with Microchip Technology Inc. to buy Atmel Corp. As a result, Microchip took back its offer as well--though the company said it plans to "evaluate its potential alternatives for pursuing a transaction without ON." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081118/on-semi-microchip-withdraw-joint-atmel-buyout-bid.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:43:05 EST Chip maker Microchip Technology Inc. said Wednesday it will nominate a new board for Atmel Corp. in its push to buy the company. Microchip and ON Semiconductor Corp. made an unsolicited bid to purchase San Jose, Calif.-based Atmel last month, offering $5 per share in cash, or $2.3 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/172409-people-britney-spears.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081112/microchip-pushes-for-new-board-at-atmel.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081112/microchip-pushes-for-new-board-at-atmel.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:09:57 EST Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, Nov. 5, from AP Financial News: MILWAUKEE (AP)--Shares of Sara Lee Corp. tumbled Wednesday after the company lowered its outlook for the rest of the year because of a stronger dollar and more shares outstanding. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081105/movers-roundup-sara-lee-boston-beer.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:27:14 EST Shares of chip maker Microchip Technology Inc. fell Wednesday after a Goldman Sachs analyst downgraded the stock to "Sell" from "Neutral," citing a market shift away from the company's strengths and growing competition. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081105/microchip-technology-shares-fall-after-downgrade.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:55:04 EST Chip makers Microchip Technology Inc. and ON Semiconductor Corp. said Thursday they are "disappointed" that Atmel Corp.'s board rejected their unsolicited, $2.3 billion bid. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081030/atmel-rejects-microchip-on-takeover-bid.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:25:48 EDT Shares of Atmel Corp. shot up Thursday after chip makers Microchip Technology Inc. and ON Semiconductor Corp. offered to buy it for $5 per share in cash, or about $2.3 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/last-call-atmel-soars-after-buyout-bid.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:41:57 EDT Chip makers Microchip Technology Inc. and ON Semiconductor Corp. say they proposed to buy Atmel Corp. for $5 per share in cash, or about $2.3 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/microchip-tech-on-semi-propose-2-3b-atmel-buyout.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:08:25 EDT Microchip Technology Inc. said J. Eric Bjornholt will succeed Gordon Parnell as vice president and chief financial officer following Parnell's retirement at the end of the year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080903/microchip-tech-names-new-chief-financial-officer.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:30:02 EDT Microchip Technology Inc. Thursday reported net income for its latest quarter that fell 5 percent from a year ago. The company cited challenging economic conditions. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080724/microchip-technology-earnings-drop-5-percent-in-1q.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:00 EDT The president and chief executive of chip maker Microchip Technology Inc. received compensation valued at $4.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, a 25 percent decrease from the previous year, according to a regulatory filing Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080711/microchip-technology-ceo-gets-4-2m-in-fiscal-2008.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:37:23 EDT The Nasdaq 100 index ended lower Wednesday, as a jump in oil prices tugged Wall Street down and sparked concern that the world's central banks may lift interest rates. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/nasdaq-100-leaders-and-laggards-uaua-spls.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:31:26 EDT The Standard & Poor's 500 Index declined at midday as oil prices ticked higher, raising fears that the world's central banks may raise interest rates to tame inflation. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/midday-leaders-laggards-s-p-500.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:42:51 EDT The Nasdaq 100 index declined in midday trading, pulled lower by a rebound in the price of oil and a downgrade of Microchip Technology Inc. Microchip's stock declined $2.64, or 7.7 percent, to $31.55, following an analyst downgrade from JPMorgan, forecasting a slowdown in the Chinese market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/midday-leaders-and-laggards-nasdaq-100.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:50:30 EDT Shares of Microchip Technology Inc. sank Wednesday morning after a JPMorgan analyst downgraded the company, saying it will likely be affected by a slowdown in the Chinese market and citing the stock's high valuation. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/out-of-the-gate-microchip-technology-shares-drop.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:38:55 EDT Shares of Staples Inc. rose in premarket trading Wednesday after the office supply giant succeeded in its bid to buy Dutch office supply distributor Corporate Express NV for about $2.7 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/premarket-movers-staples-rises-on-deal.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:13:55 EDT Among the premarket stories for Thursday, June 5, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Goldman Sachs cut shares of Microchip Technology Inc. late Wednesday, saying its stock has reached a fair price after climbing steadily since late January. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/premarket-roundup-microchip-technology-adobe.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:56:23 EDT Goldman Sachs cut shares of Microchip Technology Inc. late Wednesday, saying its stock has reached a fair price after climbing steadily since late January. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/ahead-of-the-bell-microchip-tech-downgraded.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:20:29 EDT Chip maker Microchip Technology Inc. said Monday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 40 percent on higher income taxes expenses and other costs, but beat Wall Street estimates. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080428/microchip-technology-beats-wall-streets-4th-qtr-forecast.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:35:03 EDT