Semiconductor capex to grow 76% in 2010, says Gartner

Semiconductor capex to grow 76% in 2010, says Gartner: "Worldwide semiconductor capital equipment spending is projected to surpass $29.4 billion in 2010, a 76.1 percent increase from 2009 spending of $16.7 billion, according to market research company Gartner Inc. (Stamford, Conn.).