Pre-Market Analysis: TriQuint Semiconductor Inc., Xilinx Inc., Amkor Technology Inc., and Microsemi Corp.

LONDON, October 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The U.S. equity market kicked off the week on a disappointing note on Monday, September 30, 2013, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the NASDAQ Composite falling by 0.60%, 0.84%, and 0.27%, respectively. Shares in the semiconductor-integrated circuits industry mostly ended on a higher note, even as the broader market posted losses. The major movers in the industry included TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. (NASDAQ: TQNT), Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR), and Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ: MSCC). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on TQNT, XLNX, AMKR, and MSCC can be downloaded upon signing up at:

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On Monday, shares in TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. gained 0.87%, reversing some of the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $8.12 after fluctuating between $7.85 and $8.18. A total of 2.22 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 2.02 million. The company's shares have gained 7.69% in the last one month and 17.17% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 2.97% and 4.69% during the respective periods. Further, TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $7.80 and $6.12, respectively. Sign up and read the complimentary report on TQNT at:

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Xilinx Inc.'s stock edged higher on Monday, even as the broader market posted losses. The company's shares ended the day at $46.85, which is 0.67% higher than the previous day's price of $46.54. The company's shares vacillated between $46.01 and $47.06 during the trading session. A total of 3.30 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 3.11 million. The company's shares have gained 7.90% in the last one month and 18.28% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 2.97% and 4.69% during the respective periods. Moreover, Xilinx Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $45.79 and $39.96, respectively. The free report on XLNX can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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Shares in Amkor Technology Inc. fell sharply on Monday, extending the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day 1.13% lower at $4.28 after trading between $4.19 and $4.33. A total of 0.86 million shares were traded, which is marginally below the daily average volume of 0.87 million. Despite Monday's sharp losses, Amkor Technology Inc.'s stock has gained 6.76% in the last one month and 1.69% in the previous three months, compared to a gain of 2.97% and 4.69% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Additionally, the company's shares are trading above their 50-day moving average of $4.25. A free report on AMKR can be accessed by registering at:

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Microsemi Corp.'s stock rose sharply on Monday, reversing most of the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $24.25, up 1.38%, after oscillating between $23.48 and $24.51 during the trading session. A total of 0.65 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.44 million. The company's shares have gained 6.59% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 4.69% during the same period. Furthermore, Microsemi Corp.'s stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $22.47. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on MSCC for free at:

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