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Two Semiconductor Stocks More Attractive Than National Semiconductor

Posted on April 5, 2011 by steve@ascenderellc.com

The following is an excerpt taken from a model portfolio strategy update issued to clients April 4, 2011 at 6pm.  For more information about our institutional equity research products and soft dollar arrangements please contact us directly. “Texas Instruments Incorporated … Continue reading →

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Carlyle Group Should Purchase InterDigital Instead

Posted on October 25, 2010 by steve@ascenderellc.com

Bloomberg reported this morning that the leveraged buyout firm Carlyle Group is in talks to purchase CommScope (CTV), a fiber-optic cable maker based in North Carolina, for $31.50 cash per share or about $3b.  The deal values CTV at about … Continue reading →

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5 Technology Stocks Under $2.5b Look Better than Netezza

Posted on September 20, 2010 by steve@ascenderellc.com

A pdf of this report is available: Stock-Highlight-Ascendere-2010-09-20 Netezza Corporation (NYSE:NZ, $28.27) Netezza rose 14.9% to $28.27 following IBM’s announcement it intends to purchase the company for $1.7b in order to help grow its analytics businesses; this Associated Press article … Continue reading →

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