NI Technology Updates Outlooks for OCZ Technology Group, SMART Modular Technologies, STEC, Marvell Technology Group, and NeoPhotonics

PRINCETON, N.J., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for OCZ Technology Group (Nasdaq: OCZ), SMART Modular Technologies (Nasdaq: SMOD), STEC (Nasdaq: STEC), Marvell Technology Group (Nasdaq: MRVL), and NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN).

Next Inning editor Paul McWilliams has leveraged a decades-long career as a semiconductor industry insider to deliver in-depth insights and winning stock selections for his newsletter subscribers.  McWilliams' Next Inning model portfolio is approaching the "five-bagger" level, returning nearly 400% since its inception in 2002.  Next Inning free trial subscribers will have access to new buy alerts in the model portfolio as McWilliams identifies fresh profit opportunities during the current market pause.

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McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:

-- Are OCZ, SMART and STEC poised to see explosive growth as NAND Flash prices decrease and solid state storage drives become the mainstream storage technology?  

-- What sort of value proposition do OCZ, SMART, and STEC offer?  Do these firms have sufficiently durable differentiation to grow profit margins and stave off bigger competitors?

-- In 2009, McWilliams noted that STEC had negotiated highly favorable NAND Flash contracts that allowed it produce gross profit margins above 50% and that it was time to buy STEC at its then current mid-single-digit price. However, when STEC moved to the mid-$30s, he advised Next Inning readers the margins wouldn't hold and that it was time to sell the stock.  The price of STEC subsequently dropped to the low double digits where McWilliams suggested it was time to buy again.  Does McWilliams expect STEC to move back into the mid-$30s or higher?  Should investors consider buying STEC again now, or will the firm's strong margins fade over time?

-- Wall Street sold off Marvell with a vengeance following its weak report and even weaker guidance last week.  Does McWilliams think the sell-off was justified or that it presents a good buying opportunity?  In a special in-depth report that was published yesterday, McWilliams evaluates Marvell on a sector-by-sector basis and provides a detailed forecast and deep value analysis.  He will also be online today to respond to reader questions.

-- Marvell is the SSD controller supplier for both Micron and Intel.  What other opportunities does Marvell have brewing in the SSD market?  Does McWilliams think smartphones and tablets will move away from using unmanaged NAND Flash and start using sophisticated SSD controllers?  What will drive this shift in demand?  Is Marvell well positioned not only to profit from this shift, but to leverage it to sell other products?

-- Is recent IPO NeoPhotonics a likely winner in the hot optical networking space?  What do investors need to know about the dynamics of the optics sector before investing in NeoPhotonics?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 377% since its inception versus 46% for the S&P 500.  

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926.  Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information.  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

SOURCE Indie Research Advisors, LLC

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