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Wednesday 14 October 2009
China-based solar-grade wafer suppliers looking to hike spot prices in November, say Taiwan makers
Some China-based makers of solar-grade crystalline silicon wafers, in view of rebounding global demand for photovoltaic (PV) products, plan to raise their quotes in the spot market...
Friday 9 October 2009
Bullish outlook further drives DRAM spot pricing, says inSpectrum
Backed by a broad consensus that DDR2 supply is in short supply, the recent holidays in China have further sent traders sourcing more chips to prepare for potential post-holiday rise...
Friday 9 October 2009
DDR2 contract prices surpass DDR3 in 1H October
Contract quotes for 2GB DDR2 modules went up to US$31.50 on average in the first half of October 2009, exceeding the level of US$31 that DDR3 parts achieved, according to data from...
Wednesday 7 October 2009
Poly-Si spot prices unlikely to drop below US$40/kg in 2010, say Taiwan makers
While oversupply of polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si) is expected in 2010 because of new capacities coming online, spot quotes for the material are unlikely to fall below US$40/kg...
Friday 2 October 2009
DRAM and NAND flash spot pricing remains strong, says inSpectrum
Spot pricing for both DRAM and NAND flash remained strong this week (September 28-October 2). Only minimal changes were observed late in the week after the National Day holidays began...
Thursday 1 October 2009
DDR2 price rally may last no more than six months, says analyst
Prices of DDR2 chips will continue to enjoy a rally and probably surge over those quoted for DDR3 parts, but the honeymoon period is expected to last for six months at best before...
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Samsung stops selling DRAM chips to Taiwan market, say Taiwan makers
Samsung Electronics has decided that for the time being it will only sell DRAM modules to its Taiwan-based customers including module makers, and not DRAM chips, according to industry...
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Major Europe PV module makers cut prices for 4Q09, say sources
Major makers of photovoltaic (PV) modules in Europe, due to decreased cost of polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si) and the upcoming slow season, have reduced their quotes from 2.1-2.2...
Monday 28 September 2009
DDR2 spot prices hit US$2 earlier than expected
Recent spot prices for DDR2 1Gb 800MHz chips climbed to US$2, according to DRAMeXchange. The growth momentum accelerated faster than previously expected, and may enable upstream memory...
Friday 25 September 2009
DRAM and NAND flash spot pricing gains momentum, says inSpectrum
Buoyed by strong pricing in the contract market, spot prices of mainstream DRAM and NAND flash chips enjoyed a big jump this week (September 21-25), according to inSpectrum.
Friday 25 September 2009
DDR2 spot prices approaching US$2 faster than expected
Spot prices for 1G DDR2 chips are approaching US$2 faster than expected, as major Taiwan-based suppliers are experiencing issues ramping up their production, according to industry...
Friday 18 September 2009
Strong DRAM spot pricing sustained, says inSpectrum
Similar to last week, brisk sales in the memory spot markets have continued from September 14-18, resulting in stable pricing for both DRAM and NAND flash, according to inSpectrum.
Friday 18 September 2009
DDR2 spot pricing to hit US$2, says Nanya VP
Spot pricing for 1Gb DDR2 chips is likely to reach US$2 after October, as the supply will continue to lag demand, according to Pai Pei-Lin, vice president and spokesperson of Nanya...
Friday 18 September 2009
Solar cell maker Gintech to amend wafer supply contract with MEMC
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Gintech Energy on September 17 announced it will amend a supply contract of solar-grade crystalline silicon wafers with MEMC Electronic Materials, with...
Wednesday 16 September 2009
Suppliers cut poly-Si spot quotes but buyers asking for more reductions
International suppliers of polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si) have lowered their spot market quotes from US$65-70/kg in August to US$65/kg currently, but buyers are asking for prices...
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