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Morgan Stanley Admires Analog Devices' Model, Improved Diversification
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 11:45am | 524Morgan Stanley has upgraded Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) to Overweight following its $14.8 billion deal to buy Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC). "We estimate ADI can drive to pro-forma EPS of $4.45 in CY18, representing 23 percent accretion, leading to a new PT of $78. The...
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Cypress Semiconductor Downgraded By Morgan Stanley After Gaining 36% Over 3 Months
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 9:23am | 318Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY) shares have surged over the past three months, boosted by a solid earnings report, pending CEO change and M&A-related speculations, Morgan Stanley’s Craig Hettenbach said in a report. He downgraded the rating on the company from Overweight...
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Broadcom Shares Up 8% Following Q2 Earnings; Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 10:08am | 249Broadcom Ltd (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported its first quarterly results as a combined entity with Avago. Shares jumped following higher-than-expected results and guidance. Morgan Stanley’s Craig Hettenbach maintained an Overweight rating for the company, while raising the price target from $182 to...
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Atmel In The Hands Of Microchip Is A 'Game Changer'
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 3:38pm | 236According to Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP)'s acquisition of Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is “the most identifiable catalyst for the stock we have seen in years.” In a new report, Hettenbach explained why, after years of...
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Morgan Stanley: Time To Buy NXP Semiconductor
Monday, October 12, 2015 - 9:05am | 355The share price of NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: NXPI) has increased by 15.53 percent year-to-date, hitting a high of $112.25 on May 29. Morgan Stanley’s Craig Hettenbach has reinitiated coverage of the company with an Overweight rating and price target of $115. Hettenbach expects...
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Morgan Stanley: Keep Buying Avago Stock
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 7:57am | 275In a report published Friday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated his Overweight rating on Avago Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: AVGO). The price target was raised from $154 to $160. The analysts expect generalist investors to find the stock very attractive, given its EPS roadmap. The...
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UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Lowers Price Target On TE Connectivity Ltd. On Lowered Estimates
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 11:37am | 98In a report published Monday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Overweight rating on TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), but lowered the price target from $79.00 to $77.00. In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “We lower our estimates to reflect meaningful strength in the dollar....
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Morgan Stanley: Spansion's Merger With Cypress To Increase Scale, EPS Accretion
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 11:20am | 224Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE) and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY) announced on Monday they will merge in a 50-50 all-stock deal with a conversion ratio of 2.457 Cypress shares for each Spansion share. The companies believe that the combination will create a global leader in...
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UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Reiterates On ON Semiconductor On Shift In Capital Allocation
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 10:45am | 94In a report published Tuesday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Underweight rating on ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ: ONNN), but removed the $8.00 price target. In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “Given ON's mixed track record in M&A, including the struggles with SANYO,...
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Morgan Stanley Raises Avago Technologies Price Target
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 9:00am | 169On Tuesday, analysts at Morgan Stanley raised the price target on shares of Avago Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: AVGO) from $90 to $96 and maintained the Overweight rating. Craig Hettenbach outlined reasons for the price target increase. Increasing estimates to reflect better-than-expected growth...
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UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Reiterates On Linear Technology Ahead Of Earnings Call
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 10:14am | 80In a report published Wednesday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Overweight rating on Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC), but removed the $48.00 price target. In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “All eyes are on Linear's earnings call tomorrow following the sharp...
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Morgan Stanley Removes Linear Technology Corporation From Best Ideas List
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 9:31am | 142In a note released Friday morning, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach explained the reasons why Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC) was removed from the firm's Best Ideas List, despite having its Overweight rating maintained. Hettenbach commented, "We view LLTC as a core holding...
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Morgan Stanley Believes Sensors Should Provide Meaningful Growth Kicker For TE Connectivity Ltd
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 9:21am | 100In a report published Thursday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Overweight rating and $75.00 price target on TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE: TEL). In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “The Sensor market increases TEL's TAM by 140% to $120bn and should help to accelerate the company...
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UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Reiterates On Fairchild Semiconductor Intl Inc Following Analyst Day
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 9:11am | 141In a report published Friday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Overweight rating on Fairchild Semiconductor Intl Inc (NASDAQ: FCS), and raised the price target from $18.00 to $21.00. In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “FCS hosted an eventful analyst day in NY, its first in 4...
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UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Reiterates On Avago Technologies Ltd. On Positive Outlook
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 10:01am | 136In a report published Friday, Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach reiterated an Overweight rating on Avago Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: AVGO), and raised the price target from $82.00 to $97.00. In the report, Morgan Stanley noted, “We remain Overweight AVGO as the company's above-average growth,...