Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of MCHP, versus CAVM and MKSI.

FORBES: Microchip Technology Shares Cross Above 200 DMA

Analysts foresee Microchip Technology (MCHP) announcing decreased profits on Thursday, August 2, 2012, when it reports its first quarter earnings.

FORBES: Earnings Preview: Microchip Technology

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, MCHP makes up 5.04% of the Dynamic Semiconductors Portfolio ETF ( AMEX: PSI) which is trading higher by about 4.7% on the day Tuesday.

FORBES: Microchip Technology Shares Cross Above 200 DMA