Best Up And Coming Companies To Buy Right Now

Best Up And Coming Companies To Buy Right Now: Cirrus Logic Inc.(CRUS)

Cirrus Logic, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, develops high-precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for audio and energy markets worldwide. The company offers analog and mixed-signal audio converter and audio digital signal processor (DSP) products, which include analog-to-digital converters (ADCs); digital-to-analog converters (DACs); chips for integrating ADCs and DACs into an IC; digital interface ICs; volume controls; and digital amplifiers, as well as audio DSPs for consumer electronics applications. Its audio products are used in various consumer applications, including portable media players, smartphones, tablets, AVRs, DVD and Blu-ray disc players, home theater systems, set-top boxes, MP3 players, gaming devices, sound cards, and digital televisions; professional applications comprising digital mixing consoles, multitrack digital recorders, and effects processors; automotive applications consisting of amplifiers, satellite radio systems, telematics, and multi-speaker car-audio systems; and networked digital audio applications. The company also provides high-precision analog and mixed-signal ICs for energy control, energy measurement, and energy exploration applications; and ICs, board-level modules, and hybrids under the Apex Precision Power brand name for high-power pulse width modulation (PWM) and power amplifier applications; and proprietary products, which include ADCs, DACs, linear amplifiers, PWM amplifiers, and amplifier ICs; and system reference designs. Its energy products are used in digital utility meters, power supplies, lighting ballasts, motor control, energy exploration, and high-power systems. The company sells its products primarily to through direct sales force, external sales representatives, and distributors. Cirrus Logic, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Selena Maranjian]

  When ! seeking the best stocks for your child's portfolio, it's also good to focus on industries of interest to him or her, such as, perhaps, smartphones or alternative energies. In those arenas, consider Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS  ) and Westport Innovations (NASDAQ: WPRT  ) . Audio-chip maker Cirrus has been pounded due to an apparent slowdown in Apple, which is a major customer. It's now looking attractive to some, though, and is forecasting continued double-digit revenue growth rates. Westport, meanwhile, is designing engines powered by natural gas, including some heavy trucks. It's looking to expand in China, as well. These kinds of companies are riskier than stalwarts such as Waste Management, but following and investing in some can deliver profits or lessons or both.

• [By Evan Niu, CFA]

  The news that Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS  ) expects lower iDevice volumes has caused both companies to plunge today. The data coming out of the audio-chip specialist lends some credibility to Besenius' pessimism, since Apple was responsible for 91% of sales in the previous quarter. iPhone weakness could definitely manifest itself in Cirrus Logic's results.

• [By Rick Munarriz]

  That March 4 low held until today, and a few factors are weighing on the hit.

  DIGITIMES-- the Asian tech publication that's well connected to Apple's suppliers -- is reporting that iPad shipments may dip by as much as 30% sequentially. Upstream sources are telling DIGITIMES that demand has been softening for the smaller tablet that was an initial hit during the holiday season. Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS  ) warned of a big inventory charge in the quarter. As the company that provides audio chips in Apple's iPhone, the news is being interpreted as soft demand for Apple's iconic smartphone. Samsung -- the biggest thorn in Apple's side when it comes to smartphones -- announced this morning that its Galaxy S4 will be available through seven stateside wirel! ess carri! ers later this month. The bar-raising smartphone is powered by Google's Android. Many of the leading carriers were already starting to take pre-orders for the device, but it wasn't clear if it would hit the market this month or potentially early next month. Analysts at Bernstein Research and Goldman Sachs offered up earnings preview notes ahead of next week's quarterly report. As one might imagine, the tone is cautious.

  Expect the volatility to continue until Apple actually does report on Tuesday, and then, naturally the shares will move higher or lower based on the report and the tech bellwether's assessment of what its near-term future looks like.

• [By Rustic Nomad]

  The present market situation for chipmaker Cirrus Logic (CRUS) doesnt appear to be good. The company has lost its momentum and has been reporting upsetting results. The stock is declining and looks like a bad pick at present.

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