Early Briefing and Review: Applied Materials Inc., Cree Inc., Entegris Inc., and United Microelectronics Corp.

LONDON, October 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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The U.S. equity market fell on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the NASDAQ Composite falling by 1.23%, 1.07%, and 2%, respectively. Shares in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry mostly ended on a lower note, as the broader market posted significant losses. The major movers in the industry included Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT), Cree Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE), Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), and United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC). AAAResearchReports.com has released free charting and technical research on these aforementioned companies. Register to read these reports at:

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Shares in Applied Materials Inc. fell on Tuesday, reversing all of the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares oscillated between $17.39 and $17.92 before finishing the day 1.52% lower at $17.51. A total of 16.67 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 13.12 million. Despite Tuesday's sharp decline, Applied Materials Inc.'s shares have advanced 12.86% in the last one month and 15.62% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 0.02% and 0.91% during the respective periods. Furthermore, the company's stock is trading near its 52-week high of $17.98 and above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $16.11 and $14.50, respectively. Sign up for free report on AMAT at:

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Cree Inc.'s shares declined on Tuesday, extending the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day 1.94% lower at $70.10 after fluctuating between $69.15 and $72.68. A total of 2.99 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 2.44 million. Despite Tuesday's pullback, the company's shares have advanced 26.12% in the last one month and 4.38% in the previous three months, compared to gains of 0.02% and 0.91% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Additionally, Cree Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $62.57 and $55.36, respectively. CREE free technical report can be accessed by signing up at:

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On Tuesday, Entegris Inc.'s stock fell by 0.30%, as the broader market declined. The company's shares vacillated between $ $9.89 and $10.01 before finishing the day at $9.94. A total of 1.16 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.88 million. Despite Tuesday's losses, Entegris Inc.'s shares have gained 0.91% in the last one month and 2.05% in the previous three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 0.02% and 0.91% during the respective periods. Further, the company's stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $9.67 and $9.65, respectively. A free report on ENTG can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in United Microelectronics Corp. rose on Tuesday, reversing all of the losses from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $2.13, up 1.43% from the previous day's price of $2.10. The company's shares fluctuated between $2.12 and $2.17 during the trading session. A total of 1.57 million shares were traded, which is marginally above the daily average volume of 1.51 million. The company's stock is up 5.97% in the last one month, compared to a marginal gain of 0.02% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Moreover, United Microelectronics Corp.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $2.03 and $2.02, respectively. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on UMC for free at:

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