Leading Tech Analyst Previews Earnings for Cree, MIPS Technologies, EZchip Semiconductor, Amtech Systems and Power Integrations

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for Cree (Nasdaq: CREE), MIPS Technologies (Nasdaq: MIPS), EZchip Semiconductor (Nasdaq: EZCH), Amtech Systems (Nasdaq: ASYS), and Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI).

Editor Paul McWilliams is best known for spotting big winners long before they are recognized by Wall Street.  Nearly a decade ago, he advised Next Inning readers that Apple was positioned to win big when it was trading for less than $10 per share (split adjusted).  However, in markets like we face today, many readers appreciate his calls to sell even more.

Ahead of its earnings report on July 26th, McWilliams reiterated his negative view on Facebook.  Facebook is down nearly 50% from where the stock opened on its first day of trading after McWilliams strongly suggested that readers avoid the IPO.  McWilliams also suggested selling Advanced Micro Devices July 3rd when it was trading for more than $6.  It has fallen nearly 40% since its disappointing report.  The stocks McWilliams has suggested buying have fared much better with several going up 20% or more.  Trial subscribers will receive free access to week's earnings previews in which McWilliams provides his candid opinions as to what to buy and what to sell.

In addition to this week's previews, trial subscribers will receive free access to McWilliams' "Guide for the Q2 Earnings Season," in which he offers in depth data and analysis on 67 tech companies expected to report aggregate revenue in excess of $800 billion this year. The report includes McWilliams' second half outlook, full value price ranges and current investment opinions for all 67 stocks.  With this data, investors can appropriately position themselves for the July and August earnings season.

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McWilliams' recent reports cover the following topics and more:

-- Cree:  Why did it make sense for Cree to move as strongly as it has into the fixture industry?  Why does the use of LEDs change the game in the fixture industry?  Does McWilliams believe LED technology will eventually take over the lighting industry?

-- MIPS: What does McWilliams make of recent speculation that MIPS is an acquisition target? What is the likelihood that MIPS will be acquired and which companies are the most likely suitors? Using Broadcom's recent license deal with MIPS as a model, what value does McWilliams think MIPS will drive from similar deals with other semiconductor companies that he thinks will also have to license MIPS patents?  What does it signify that Facebook is reportedly considering MIPS as a viable source for processors to use in its server designs?

-- EZchip:  Does McWilliams expect that EZchip can outperform current second-half projections? What factors have contributed to EZchip's sharp pullback from recent highs? Is this pullback warranted? Does Broadcom's recent announcement of a new 100Gbs network processor represent a threat to EZchip?  What are McWilliams' revenue and earnings projections for EZchip in 2015?

-- Amtech: When McWilliams suggested Next Inning subscribers consider buying Amtech in 2008 when it was trading for only $2.48, few investors had even heard of the stock.  Following this he suggested taking profits or hedging with covered calls shortly after when Amtech was peaking at $30.80.  Why has revenue fallen off at Amtech so significantly?  What has changed in Amtech's operating structure and why is it important for investors to understand this change?  Could the firm's upcoming earnings report generate a near-term rally?  Is the stock well-positioned for long-term growth?  Is it time to buy Amtech again and expect similar results to what it delivered after the 2008 buy?

-- Power Integrations:  Does McWilliams expect Power Integrations to outperform expectations with its upcoming earnings report?  Is Power Integrations trading at an attractive price based on McWilliams' in depth analysis?  What does McWilliams think about Power Integrations' recent acquisition of Concept Technologie? Did Power Integrations get a good deal? Does it fit well within the company's core market and product strategies?

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Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

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