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Apple Chip Suppliers NXP, Cirrus Retake Key Level

Two Apple (AAPL) chip suppliers reclaimed a key level in Friday’s shortened trading session: NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and Cirrus Logic (CRUS). NXP Semi on Friday was given regulatory approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce to complete its $12 billion dollar merger with Freescale Semiconductor (FSL). European and U.S. regulators have already signed off on the deal. NXP expects to close the transaction and the divestment of its RF power business

4 Merging Chip Firms Among ‘Best To Win’ IoT: Report

Four chipmakers heading to the altar are among companies likely to be in “the best position to win” the Internet of Things “revolution,” a Wall Street analyst says. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and its pending merger partner Freescale Semiconductor (FSL), along with Apple (AAPL) supplier Avago (AVGO) and its fiancee Broadcom (BRCM), are among the semiconductor manufacturing beneficiaries as the industry races to connect more devices and other things

3 Chipmakers Bolting Higher As Industry Consolidates

The chipmaker group is showing strength amidst acquisition announcements, including Monday’s official Intel (INTC)-Altera (ALTR) deal. The newest pact comes just days after Apple (AAPL) supplier Avago Technologies (AVGO) agreed to buy peer Broadcom (BRCM). Another Apple supplier, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), announced its merger with Freescale Semiconductor (FSL) in March. As the semiconductor industry consolidates, here’s a look at three chipmakers