BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced today that it has provided to members a special report entitled "Q3 2004 Tech Sector Analysis."
In this special report, Next Inning Editor Paul McWilliams analyzes eight financial metrics from seventy-five companies to create a full-picture view of the current health (including inventory levels) of the technology sector.
McWilliams provides in-depth analysis and investment commentary regarding ten sectors, including the Analog/Mixed-Signal Semiconductor sector.
Companies included in Next Inning's analysis include Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI), Linear Technology (Nasdaq:LLTC), Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) and Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN), among others.
The report, a $149 value, is available free to new members who sign up for a free trial subscription to Next Inning Technology Research at:
https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=zone22
"Surprisingly, even with relatively weak sales, gross margins held up pretty well in Q3. Analog/Mixed-Signal companies actually increased their margins while sales dropped nearly 1%. This is strong testimony to the value of the differentiation inherent in the analog sector," Paul McWilliams, editor of Next Inning Technology Research, writes in the report.
In his analysis, McWilliams reveals why the semiconductor sector should be viewed with the long-term in mind, and why investors may see "appreciable dips" in semiconductor stock prices during 2005. Over the past few months, McWilliams has extensively commented to Next Inning members about how he is managing his model portfolio, with such a possible downturn in mind, and pointed out potential near to mid-term "sweet spots."
Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model equity portfolio has returned a staggering 221%, well outdistancing the Nasdaq's 59% gain over the same period.
Technology investors can sign up for a free thirty-day trial to Next Inning's service, including access to the "Q3 2004 Tech Sector Analysis" special report, by clicking here: https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=zone22
About Next Inning Technology Research
Next Inning Technology Research is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology and semiconductors stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran and ranked by SmartMoney as one of the thirty most influential people in investing.
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