Hot selling consumer electronic items can help maintain sustainable growth for component suppliers. |
Intel's forecast is evidence that the semiconductor industry is likely to peak in the first quarter. |
The deal shows Taiwan's better banks are attractive to foreign investors. |
The first quarter looks bright and will boost electronics shares since consumer demand and economic growth seem to be rosy for the whole of 2006. |
The market sees as positive for financial shares to write off bad loans that will clean their balance sheets. |
The use of the phrase 'sensitive times' is worrying investors. It casts doubt over the company's reputation. |