NEW YORK, May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX), 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD), F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE: TSM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-100free.
--
Seagate Technology PLC Analyst Notes
On April 7, 2014, Seagate Technology PLC (Seagate) announced the launch of Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 - a 6TB hard disk drive which the Company claims is the fastest in the world. Seagate stated that its Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 builds on an eighth-generation platform and enables faster data transference, delivering up to 25% increase in performance over competing 6TB drives. According to the Company, the Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 is an important step forward in scale-out data infrastructures delivering supersize storage and enterprise reliability to meet the explosive growth of corporate and cloud-based data centers. The full analyst notes on Seagate are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-STX-05May2014.pdf
--
3D Systems Corp. Analyst Notes
On April 14, 2014, 3D Systems Corp. (3D Systems) announced that it has partnered with Staples Inc. (Staples) to provide 3D printing services in two Staples stores in New York City and Los Angeles. The Company informed that each Staples store features an immersive 3D printing experience center that lets consumers and small businesses create personalized products and use 3D printing hardware. Commenting on the partnership, Rajeev Kulkarni, 3DS' Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products Division, said, "Staples' established reputation as a leader in home office and small business solutions makes them an ideal partner for testing out live, consumer-facing 3D print services. We have been thrilled with the retail experience and response from our audience, and the difference it makes being able to see, touch and experience 3D printing." The full analyst notes on 3D Systems are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-DDD-05May2014.pdf
--
F5 Networks, Inc. Analyst Notes
On April 11, 2014, F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) issued a statement and some simple guidance for its customers in response to the widespread concern about OpenSSL Heartbleed bug and related attacks. F5 stated that while the companies using F5® BIG-IP® Local Traffic Manager™ (LTM®) to terminate SSL connections already have the necessary protections against the bug, the companies not using F5 SSL offload can mitigate the risk through its open, extensible F5 iRules®. Mark Vondemkamp, Vice President of Product Management, Security at F5, commented, "For organizations using F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) with our SSL stack, applications are already protected from the Heartbleed vulnerability. They have been protected from the Heartbleed bug since it was introduced in OpenSSL." The full analyst notes on F5 are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-FFIV-05May2014.pdf
--
Himax Technologies, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 1, 2014, the stock (ADR) of Himax Technologies, Inc. (Himax) lost 0.23% to close at $8.70. During the session, the Company's stock opened at $8.75 and vacillated in the range of $8.66 - $9.14. A total of 4.32 million shares changed hands during the session, much below the 30 day average trading volume of 7.36 million shares. Over the last one month, the stock has declined 27.38%, compared to the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite index which also declined 3.29% during the same period. The full analyst notes on Himax are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-HIMX-05May2014.pdf
--
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Analyst Notes
On April 11, 2014, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of 82 million common shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS), approximately 5% of VIS' paid-in-capital, at a price of about NT$42.55 per share and a total price of approximately NT$3.49 billion. Presently, TSMC holds approximately 38.3% of VIS shares on a fully diluted basis, which would come down to approximately 33.3% after the sale. TSMC, which will continue to remain the largest shareholder of VIS, stated that it does not intend to sell more VIS shares in the foreseeable future. The full analyst notes on TSMC are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1292-TSM-05May2014.pdf
--
About Analysts Review
We do things differently. Our goal is to provide the best content to our exclusive membership. We are constantly hiring researchers, writers, editors and analysts to add to our team and become better than yesterday. If being a part of a fast growing community with an edge in today's market sounds interesting to you, then sign-up today and experience the full benefits of membership.
===============
EDITOR'S NOTES:
===============
1. This is not company news. We are an independent source and our views do not reflect the companies mentioned.
2. Information in this release is fact checked and produced on a best efforts basis and reviewed by Ananya Ghosh, a CFA charterholder. However, we are only human and are prone to make mistakes. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify us below.
3. This information is submitted as a net-positive to companies mentioned, to increase awareness for mentioned companies to our subscriber base and the investing public.
4. If you wish to have your company covered in more detail by our team, or wish to learn more about our services, please contact us at pubco [at] http://www.analystsreview.com.
5. For any urgent concerns or inquiries, please contact us at compliance [at] http://www.analystsreview.com.
6. Are you a public company? Would you like to see similar coverage on your company? Send us a full investors' package to research [at] http://www.analystsreview.com for consideration.
COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
Content is researched, written and reviewed on a best-effort basis. This document, article or report is prepared and authored by Investor-edge. An outsourced research services provider represented by Ananya Ghosh, CFA, has only reviewed the information provided by Investor-edge in this article or report according to the Procedures outlined by Investor-edge. Investor-edge is not entitled to veto or interfere in the application of such procedures by the outsourced provider to the articles, documents or reports, as the case may be.
NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
Investor-edge makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness or fitness for a purpose (investment or otherwise), of the information provided in this document. This information is not to be construed as personal financial advice. Readers are encouraged to consult their personal financial advisor before making any decisions to buy, sell or hold any securities mentioned herein.
NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY ASSUMED
Investor-edge is not responsible for any error which may be occasioned at the time of printing of this document or any error, mistake or shortcoming. No liability is accepted by Investor-edge whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this document. Investor-edge expressly disclaims any fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences, financial or otherwise arising from any reliance placed on the information in this document. Investor-edge does not (1) guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness or correct sequencing of the information, or (2) warrant any results from use of the information. The included information is subject to change without notice.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
AnalystsReview.com
SOURCE Analysts Review
