Western Digital to Nasdaq
Western Digital Corp. shares are trading down Tuesday, a day after the Irvine-based company announced it was moving its listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange.
Samueli Back as Broadcom Chair
Broadcom Corp. cofounder and Chief Technical Officer Henry Samueli has been named chairman of the Irvine-based chipmaker, marking the second time he has held the post in the last three years.
Blizzard Chalks Up Robust Pre-Sales for Diablo III
ENTERTAINMENT: Almost 824,000 place orders for game
Blizzard Entertainment Inc. chalks up robust pre-sales for Diablo III
QLogic Outpaces Emulex in Q1 Fibre Channel Sales
No. 2 Shows Solid Growth in Newer Network Niches
QLogic outpaces Emulex in Q1 fibre channel sales, in Technology
Clean Energy Nears First Leg of Network
ENERGY: 30 natural-gas stations between Dallas, Houston
Clean Energy expects this month to complete first corridor of eventual nationwide network of natural-gas stations
Feds Provide $1M for Clean Energy Expo at Great Park
The Orange County Great Park Corporation Board has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help stage a clean energy exposition next year at the former El Toro Marine base in Irvine.
Report: Fisker Delays Production on New Model
Fisker Automotive Inc. has pushed back production of its newly named Atlantic model to 2014, according to leaked internal company documents.
Oxnard Greenlights $1.7M Contract for Iteris
Santa Ana-based Iteris Inc., which makes traffic-management sensors and other gear, was awarded a $1.4 million contract from the city of Oxnard to integrate a smart transportation system.
Alternative Fuel Station Opens in Fullerton
A Bay Area renewable-fuels provider has opened its first wholly-owned and operated gas station in Fullerton.
Riding Quietly, Quickly in Karma’s Designer Cockpit
Touch-Start Fisker 4-Door Travels 0-60 in Six Flat
Riding quietly, quickly in Karma’s designer cockpit, in Technology
It’s Jimmy P.’s World
Microsemi’s Peterson Laid Out New Aliso Viejo HQ With Purpose
CORNER OFFICE: It’s Jimmy P.’s world: Microsemi’s Peterson laid out new Aliso Viejo HQ with purpose
Tiger Woods Foundation Drives College Dreams
OC 50ers Ueberroth, Drake Among Who’s Who of Board Members
COMMUNITY: Tiger Woods Foundation drives college dreams
Blizzard Reports Q1 Profit, Revenue Drop; Warcraft Subscriptions Flat
Irvine-based online game maker Blizzard Entertainment Inc. staved off subscription losses for its flagship World of Warcraft franchise in the first quarter as revenue and operating profits slid for the third straight quarter.
Quest Software Draws More Offers
More potential bidders for Quest Software Inc. have surfaced, the Aliso Viejo-based company disclosed on Wednesday.
Clean Energy Shares Continue Slide
Shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. continued to slide Tuesday, a day after the Seal Beach-based company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.
Semicoa Comeback Bid Adds Commercial Niches
TECHNOLOGY: Rocky road after ’08 split from Microsemi
Semicoa comeback bid adds commercial niches to defense
Ingram Micro In Nascent Turnaround Down Under
Cites Progress on Aussie System Integration Woes
Ingram Micro in nascent turnaround Down Under, in Technology
Lantronix Moves Turn Red Ink to Black
TECHNOLOGY: Cost cuts, new products; raises $9.3M
Lantronix Inc. says it’s getting back to solid footing thanks to a series of restructuring moves initiated in the last six months
QLogic Shares Continue Slide After Disappointing Guidance
Shares of QLogic Corp. continued to fall Friday, a day after the Aliso Viejo-based networking-equipment maker posted mixed quarterly earnings and provided an outlook for the current quarter below Wall Street estimates.
Newport Corp. Slides on Guidance Cut
Shares of Newport Corp. continued to slide Thursday, a day after the Irvine laser maker cut its sales forecast for 2012.
Broadcom Beats Q1 Profit Target, Revenue in Line with Estimates
Irvine-based chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Tuesday reported first quarter revenue in line with estimates and an adjusted profit that beat Wall Street expectations.
Now Hear This—Right Here
OC’s Audio Industry Developed From Computer-Tech Base
Orange County’s audio industry developed from computer-tech base
Software Makers Mark Hiring Uptick, Despite Consolidation
Work forces grew by 2.7% for a total 8,014 area employees
ABOUT THE LIST: Employment at Orange County’s largest software makers grew modestly in the past year. Includes the 2012 OC's LARGEST SOFTWARE MAKERS list for download (pdf)
Analysts Endorse SRS’ Purchase by Audio-Tech Rival
Say $148 Million Deal Not Too Pricey
Analysts endorse SRS Labs Inc.’s purchase of audio-tech rival, in Technology
Computer-Product Makers Post 5% Employment Increase
Mobile tech, cloud computing lift tally to 6,519 workers
ABOUT THE LIST: Computer-product makers post 5% employment increase. Includes the 2012 OC's LARGEST COMPUTER-PRODUCT MAKERS list for download (pdf)
Western Digital Beats on Revenue, Profits
Irvine-based disk drive maker Western Digital Corp. on Thursday reported revenue and earnings in the March quarter that beat Wall Street expectations and said its heavily damaged operations in Thailand can now meet supply demands.
Powerwave Sells Assets in China
Santa Ana-based Powerwave Technologies Inc. has sold some of its assets in China to a local manufacturer for $12.5 million.
Ingram Beats Profit Target, Revenue in Line with Estimates
Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro Inc. on Thursday reported first quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations and adjusted profits that topped estimates.
DDi Beats Expectations With $268M Deal Pending
Anaheim-based circuit board maker DDi Corp. on Tuesday reported first-quarter revenue and earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
Feds Hire Houlihan Lokey to Track Fisker
A Los Angeles investment bank has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy to track Fisker Automotive Inc.’s fundraising efforts as it renegotiates a $529 million loan from the federal agency.
Broadcom’s Samueli Makes ‘Giving Pledge’
Broadcom Corp. cofounder and Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli has joined a growing list of billionaires who pledged to give at least half their wealth to charity.
Garden Grove Sports Complex Targets Athletes, Kids
SPORTS: Livens up area; owners consider additions
Former tech exec and an Anaheim Angels radio talk-show host team up to open a 100,000-square-foot sports complex in Garden Grove
Hitachi Global Expands Western Digital’s Market Reach
Analyst Also Touts Buys’ Impact on Future Margins
Hitachi Global expands Western Digital’s market reach, in Technology
Audio Specialist on Trend With $148M Price Tag
TECHNOLOGY: SRS Labs’ R&D plays in mobile segment
Santa Ana audio specialist on trend with $148 million price tag
SRS Labs Acquired by Calabasas Company for $148M
Shares of SRS Labs Inc. soared Tuesday after the Santa Ana-based audio company said it was being acquired by a competitor.
Federal Loan Talks Lag, Fisker Hints at Overseas Move
Says New Model Might Be Built Overseas
Federal loan talks lag, Fisker Automotive Inc. hints at overseas move, in Technology
CashCall Founder Likes Derby Chances With Bargain Buy
SPORTS: $35,000 thoroughbred will run for $2M Kentucky purse
CashCall founder Paul Reddam hopes his third time at the Kentucky Derby will be the charm
Mindspeed Signals Restructuring Charge
TECHNOLOGY: Job cuts follow Picochip takeover
Mindspeed Technologies Inc. will make an unspecified number of job cuts
Quest Discloses Prior Bid
Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software Inc. rejected a bid that matched an offer valued at $2 billion made last month by private-equity firm Insight Venture Partners in New York.
STAjets Boosts Fleet with Joint Venture
Santa Ana-based Superior Transportation Associates Inc., which operates as Stajets, announced a joint venture with a Van Nuys aviation company that will give it use of a fleet of long-range jets.
Aliso Viejo Tech Company Scores NHL Deal
Aliso Viejo-based Vubiq Inc. has teamed up with a microelectronics and systems company in Carlsbad to equip all 30 National Hockey League arenas with high-definition cameras in the goal crease.
Mindspeed to Cut Workforce
Newport Beach-based networking chip maker Mindspeed Technologies Inc. plans to cut an unspecified number of positions as it restructures following its acquisition of U.K.-based Picochip Ltd.
Monie Ball
Ingram Boss on New Game Plan
Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro Inc. in transition, seeking a path to new lines of business
Western Digital Clears Hurdles, Poised for Growth
TECHNOLOGY: Came through natural disaster, drawn-out deal
Western Digital looks to be back on track after a trying end to 2011 and tenuous start to this year
Sale Spells End to DDi Ticker Symbol
TECHNOLOGY: $268M deal with Viasystems in works
DDi Corp.’s days as a stand-alone public company are numbered with sale in works
Spierkel Signs Off—for Now
Gregory Spierkel signs off—for now
New Owner for OC Flyers
A Mission Viejo-based holding company has acquired a majority stake in the Orange County Flyers minor league baseball team.
DDi in $268M Sale to St. Louis Company
Shares of DDi Corp. surged Wednesday after the Anaheim-based circuit board maker announced it was being acquired for $268 million by a competitor.
Samsung Extends LCD TV Sales Lead Over Vizio in Q4
Samsung Group extended its market share lead over Irvine-based Vizio Inc. in the fourth quarter as the biggest seller of liquid-crystal display sets in North America.
Toshiba Vet Ascends to Helm of $1B Documents Division
TECHNOLOGY: Mathews upped, Yamada heads to Japan
TECHNOLOGY: Mathews upped, Yamada heads to Japan
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