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What: Touch-interface technology maker Synaptics
So what: Synaptics also announced two acquisitions, of Pacinian Corp. and of the video display segment of Integrated Device Technology
Synaptics' forward guidance is still cause for concern. The company expects weak touchpad demand from major laptop makers like Lenovo, Dell
Now what: It's tough to call this bounce warranted. Unless Synaptics can find a new source of strength in the post-PC world, there's little reason why this optimism should last. At 17.6, Synaptics' P/E is twice that of either Dell or HP, so buying in now would require belief in the company's ability to diversify into more popular mobile devices.
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