The Clock on the Wall Says It May Be Time for More Analog Deals

Today’s surprising combination of Texas Instruments and National Semiconductor has market watchers going crazy for analog chips in hopes of catching the next deal. Shares of other analog chip makers rose as much as 8 percent after hours.

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Linear Tech Sees Trouble Dead Ahead; Stock Tumbles

Linear Technology (LLTC) this afternoon warned that fourth quarter revenue could be down 10-20 percent from Q3 levels due to the downturn in the global economy.