Earnings just grew 34.5% for Texas Instruments

Earnings just grew 34.5% for Texas Instruments

Manufacturing activity continues to rebound from last year’s coronavirus downturn. The pandemic also disrupted the ability of chipmakers to keep up with the increased demand. That has led to chip shortages and higher prices.

A recent manufacturing plant acquisition should provide more flexibility for this… Read More

Computer chip outlook remains very positive

The current supply shortfall in the global semiconductor industry is creating major problems for many manufacturers of vehicles, computers, and other connected devices. While the imbalance will resolve itself as the supply chains return to normal and demand stabilizes, the longer-term demand trend for computer… Read More

New plant adds flexibility

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. $187 is a buy. The stock (Nasdaq symbol TXN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 923.0 million; Market cap: $172.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 10.3; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ti.com) gives you a stake in this top maker… Read More

ETFs for income—and growth

Investors looking to generate current income from their stock portfolios typically start by looking for the highest-yielding shares. However, exceptionally high yields can be a sign of trouble ahead—they can signal imminent dividend cuts. One way around that risk is to invest instead in stocks… Read More