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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:28:51 GMT

The second quarter was a tough time to be in the market overall, and many people are very nervous as we head into the second half of the year. Yes there are many problems with the economy, but that does not mean you should be out of the market altogether[More...]

Searching For Positive Catalysts

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:52:17 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures have a slight negative bias this morning.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Alexza Pharma, Abbott Lab, Metabasis, Quicksilver, ASM International

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:40:31 GMT

We are enthusiastic on Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (ALXA) proprietary novel Staccato system that reformulates oral or injectable small molecule compounds into an inhalable aerosol. Preliminary data on AZ-001 (migraine) and AZ-004 (agitation in schizophrenia)...[More...]

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:32:32 GMT

Good morning. U.S. May payrolls fell 49,000 with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Premarket futures have taken a dive following the disappointing news. Premarket gainers: TMWD, PARL, ISPH,...[More...]

Analyst Comments: ASM International, Dendreon, Lionbridge, Silgan Holdings, Carnival, H&R Block,

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:17:31 GMT

We maintain our Sell rating for H&R Block (HRB). The company has signed an agreement to sell the Option One mortgage servicing business, however HRB does not anticipate that the deal will cause any significant impact on its reported income. Additionally,[More...]

ASMI a Hold on Valuation

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:39:55 GMT

An update has just come out today on ASM International N.V. (ASMI), in which senior semiconductor analyst Ken Nagy, CFA is restating his Hold rating on the company. We excerpted the following details:'ASM International is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of both front-end and back-end semiconductor...[More...]

On Factors Affecting the Phase Transformation and Mechanical Properties of Cold-Rolled Transformation-Induced-Plasticity-Aided Steel

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:52:00 GMT

Two Mo-Nb microalloyed transformation-induced-plasticity (TRIP) steels, with Al contents of 0.23 and 0.65, were subjected to several hot-rolling conditions designed to generate different ferrite morphologies and grain sizes.
These structures were then cold rolled and TRIP annealed under different heat-treatment conditions.
THE remarkable strength-ductility balance in transformation- induced-plasticity (TRIP) steel results from the occurrence of the TRIP phenomenon during deformation[1] The coexistence of austenite with a certain microstructural stability is of vital importance in order for this phenomenon to occur and, hence, to achieve the desired properties.

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Structural and Textural Characterization of the Substrate and Coated Layer in an Industrial Galvannealed Interstitial-Free Steel

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:52:00 GMT

An attempt has been made to characterize the microstructural and textural aspects of the substrate and the coated layer on industrially produced galvannealed interstitial-free (IF) steel.
(c) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International 2008
That is why the present work has been undertaken to characterize the structure and texture of the substrate and the coated layer and also to study the mechanical behavior of an industrially produced galvannealed coating over interstitial-free (IF) grade steel to yield data that may be useful to the steel industry.

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Interface Microstructure and Strength Properties of the Diffusion- Bonded Joints of Titanium | Cu Interlayer | Stainless Steel

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:47:00 GMT

In the present study, copper was used as an intermediate material in diffusion bonding between titanium and stainless steel.
The process was carried out in the temperature range of 850 [degrees]C to 1000 [degrees]C for 60 minutes and at 900 [degrees]C for 30 to 150 minutes under the compressive stress of 3 MPa in a vacuum.
(c) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International 2008

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S&P Picks and Pans: Lowe's, DISH Network, Hershey, ASM Intl.

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:52:00 GMT

S&P REITERATES BUY RECOMMENDATION ON SHARES OF LOWE'S COMPANIES
July-quarter EPS of 64 cents, vs. 67 cents one year earlier, is 8 cents higher than our estimate.
In our view, Lowe's continues to execute well in a challenging macro environment, and we are increasing our fiscal 2009 [Jan.] and fiscal 2010 EPS projections to $1.55 and $1.59 from $1.51 and $1.57.

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On the Micromechanism of Fatigue Damage in an Interstitial-Free Steel Sheet

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:08:00 GMT

The micromechanism of fatigue damage in an interstitial-free (IF) steel sheet has been studied using fully reversed stress amplitudes (Deltasigma/2).
The steel sheet possesses a higher endurance limit (0.98 times its yield strength (YS)), as compared to conventional low-carbon steel sheets.
This is attributed to (1) the occurrence of nonpropagating microcracks initiating primarily at the inclusions below the endurance limit and (2) a significant delay in the spread of plastic deformation, until Deltasigma/2 is close to YS. Above the endurance limit, widespread plastic deformation through slip bands promotes the formation of fatigue cracks at the ferrite grain boundaries and occasionally within a ferrite grain body, as well as at inclusions.

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The Development of Alumina-Forming Austenitic Stainless Steels for High-Temperature Structural Use

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:47:00 GMT

A new family of alumina-forming au.slenitic stainless steels is under development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for structural use in aggressive oxidizing environments at 600-900[degrees]C.
Alumina scales have proven to be particularly beneficial in the presence of aggressive carbon- or sulfur-species encountered in combustion and chemical process industry applications.8,9 Further, in combustion environments, a key advantage of Al^sub 2^O^sub 3^ over Cr^sub 2^O^sub 3^ is greater stability in the presence of water vapor.16 With both oxygen and water vapor, volatile chromium oxy-hydroxide species can form and significantly reduce oxidation lifetime, in part by constantly thinning the protective Cr^sub 2^O^sub 3^ scale that is established, resulting in linear oxidation kinetics.16,17 Such attack is particularly relevant for thin-walled components such as heat exchangers.18 However, despite the many advantages of protective Al^sub 2^O^sub 3^ scales, virtually all iron-based, heat-resistant structural alloys for use above ~600[degrees]C utilize Cr^sub 2^O^sub 3^-based scales for protection.8'10 This is due to the extensive solid solubility and excellent metallurgical compatibility of chromium in Fe/Fe(Ni), which permits ready formation of a protective Cr^sub 2^O^sub 3^-based scale with ample alloy design flexibility to co-optimize oxidation resistance with other needed properties such as creep resistance, weldability, etc.
This paper overviews recent efforts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)1-7 devoted to developing creep-resistant AFA stainless steels with relatively low levels of nickel, comparable to existing advanced austenitic stainless steels and alloys.

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The First-Principles Design of Ductile Refractory Alloys

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:47:00 GMT

The purpose of this work is to predict elastic and thermodynantie properties of chromium-based alloys based on first-principles calculations and to demonstrate an appropriate computational approach to develop new materials for high-temperature applications in energy systems.
In this study, Poisson ratio is used as a screening parameter to identify ductilizing additives to the refractory alloys.
The results predict that elements such as Ti, V, Zr, Nb, Hf, and Ta show potential as ductilizers in Cr while Al, Ge, and Ga are predicted to decrease the ductility of Cr. Experimental evidence, where available, validates these predictions.

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Fatigue Isotropy in Cross-Rolled, Hardened Isotropic-Quality Steel

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:49:00 GMT

Deformation and forging operations often introduce microstructural orientation and, therewith, mechanical anisotropy to steel.
Further, the IQ steels used in this investigation were Ca treated.
The results showed strong anisotropy of the fatigue behavior for the standard material.

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ASM Wins New ALD Business in Japan at Multiple High-K Logic Gate Manufacturers

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

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ASM International N.V. Accelerates Restructuring of Worldwide Front-End Operations

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:47:00 GMT

ALMERE, The Netherlands - July 20, 2009 - ASM International N.V. (NASDAQ: ASMI and Euronext Exchange in Amsterdam: ASM) announced today that it is accelerating its cost reduction and restructuring of worldwide Front-end operations.
The Company is making an important step in reaching this goal by increasing and accelerating the cost reduction target to at least 40% (compared to the Q4 2008 run rate) to be realized in the first half of 2010, which is six months earlier than previously announced.
The main components of the Company's accelerated execution plans are:

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ASM International N.V. Announces Availability and Timing of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Webcast

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:05:00 GMT

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ASM International Reports First Quarter 2009 Operating Results

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:41:00 GMT

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS -- -- 04/29/09 -- ASM International N.V. reports today its first quarter 2009 operating results in accordance with US GAAP.[More...]

Reportlinker Adds Thin Layer Deposition Equipment Market Report

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:47:00 GMT

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Thin Layer Deposition Equipment in Millions of US$.
The major product segments analyzed are 1.Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Equipment (Microelectronics, Cutting Tools, Industrial, Specialty Packaging, Storage, Optics, and Medical), and 2.Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Equipment (Microelectronics, Cutting Tools, Industrial, and Medical).

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ASM International announces resignation of Leon van den Boom

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:39:00 GMT

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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ASM International, Applied Materials Inc, Quicksilver Resources, Cache Inc and UTStarcom

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:05:00 GMT

Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: ASM International (NASDAQ: ASMI), Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT), Quicksilver Resources (NYSE: KWK), Cache Inc (NASDAQ: CACH) and UTStarcom (NASDAQ: UTSI).
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ASM International N.V. and SAFC Hitech(TM) Sign Certified Manufacturer and Partnership Agreement

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:56:00 GMT

Deal Paves Way For Use of ALD Ultra High-k Insulators; Marks Transition to 3x nm Memory Nodes[More...]

Focus on the World Electronic Access Control Systems Market

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:53:00 GMT

World Electronic Access Control Systems Market
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electronic Access Control Systems in US$ Million.
The Major Service Types analyzed are Card-Based EACS (Proximity Cards, Smart Cards, Legacy Technology Based Cards, & Others), Biometrics-Based EACS (Fingerprint, Face Recognition, Voice/Signature Verification, Hand Geometry, & Iris Recognition), Audio (Intercom, Telephone) and Video-Based EACS, and Keypad-Based EACS.

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Manhattan Scientifics Appoints Professor Henry J. Rack, Prominent Material Scientist to Its Research Team

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Manhattan Scientifics (Pink Sheets:MHTX) today announced the addition of Henry J. Rack, Ph.D, Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson University and a specialist in advanced metallic materials for medical device, transportation and energy applications, to the company's Science and Technology Committee.
Dr. Rack joins ranks with Martin Cooper, father of the cellular telephone, Arthur Kaufman, Ph.D, co-founder of H-Power and Donald J. Sandstrom, former Materials Science & Technology Division Leader at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Manhattan Scientifics CEO Manny Tsoupanarias said, "We are honored to welcome Henry to our company.

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