TOKYO -- When chipmaking equipment maker Tokyo Electron releases its annual earnings Thursday, the focus will be on whether the company will walk back on a market recovery it predicted to take shape in the latter half of this year.
Chipmaking equipment maker predicted a recovery, but that may change

A slump in the semiconductor market looms over the outlook for Tokyo Electron's chipmaking equipment. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Electron)
TOKYO -- When chipmaking equipment maker Tokyo Electron releases its annual earnings Thursday, the focus will be on whether the company will walk back on a market recovery it predicted to take shape in the latter half of this year.