ASM International N.V. (NASDAQ:ASMI) on 13 June announced that it will host a technology seminar in Kyoto, Japan, on Tuesday June 17, 2014, in conjunction with the International ALD Conference 2014. In this technology seminar, ASM and a distinguished guest speaker will address challenges and opportunities for plasma enhanced ALD processes and equipment to manufacture next generations of micro-electronic devices. ASM International NV (ADR) (NASDAQ:ASMI) net profit margin is -63.70% and weekly performance is 0.21%. On last trading day company shares ended up $42.71. Analysts mean target price for the company is $27.22. ASM International NV (ADR) (NASDAQ:ASMI) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 3.70%.
Sigma Designs Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Needham & Company LLC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm currently has a $5.50 target price on the stock. Needham & Company LLC’s target price suggests a potential upside of 26.73% from the stock’s previous close. Sigma Designs Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM) shares advanced 1.61% in last trading session and ended the day on $4.41. SIGM gross Margin is 55.30% and its return on assets is -7.60%.Sigma Designs Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGM) quarterly performance is -13.19%.
Mitsubishi Ltd. (ADR) (OTCMKTS:HTHIY) Heavy Industries’ involvement in Siemens’ bid for the power assets of France’s Alstom fits in with the Japanese company’s plans to build a global presence after a recent major reorganization of its business. Hitachi, Ltd. (ADR) (OTCMKTS:HTHIY) shares moved up 0.71% in last trading session and was closed at $70.60, while trading in range of $70.50 – $70.76.
Toshiba Corp. (USA) (OTCMKTS:TOSYY) will release the C, L and P series of its Satellite notebooks in Asia in the next few months. Toshiba Corp (USA) (OTCMKTS:TOSYY) ended the last trading day at $26.45.
Siemens AG (ADR) (OTCMKTS:SIEGY) and Mitsubishi may be putting a wrench in General Electric Co.’s plans to buy French power plant equipment manufacturer Alstom. On last trading day company shares ended up $134.33.