When Applied Materials Inc. Chief Executive Mike Splinter talks, semiconductor start-ups listen. The industry veteran runs the largest chip-equipment maker, and yesterday he told The Wall Street Journal is ready to make more acquisitions in the market.

Bloomberg News

That’s a much needed dose of good news for the few venture-bWhen Applied Materials Inc. Chief Executive Mike Splinter talks, semiconductor start-ups listen. The industry veteran runs the largest chip-equipment maker, and yesterday he told The Wall Street Journal is ready to make more acquisitions in the market.

Bloomberg News

That’s a much needed dose of good news for the few venture-backed companies… More»