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What: Shares of microcontroller maker Atmel
So what: Atmel reported a terrific third quarter last night and is reaping the rewards in the market today. The stock has now gained 64% in three months and 160% over the last year, beating both the market and its closest competitors with a big stick.
Now what: It's a great time to specialize in touchscreen controllers thanks to worldwide interest in smartphones and tablet computers. That's why both Atmel and Cypress Semiconductor
Interested in more info on Atmel? Add it to your watchlist by clicking here. By the way, the overnight jump grew to 14.2% during the writing of this article.