PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE), CARBO Ceramics (NYSE:CRR), Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT), ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ONNN) and FalconStor Software (NASDAQ:FALC). Editor Paul McWilliams has displayed uncanny accuracy in predicting the ebb and flow of the markets during the last 12 months. He not only called the relief rally that started in November 2008 and nailed the March bottom to the day, he also predicted the catalysts that would fuel what has been one of the most significant recovery rallies in NASDAQ history. In a new special report, "10 Tech Trends for 2010," McWilliams lays out his predictions for 2010 covering important stories from cloud computing to virtualization to data centers and solid state drives. In this extensive report, McWilliams provides an in-depth forecast for a variety of tech sectors and provides specific investment opinions and price targets on leading tech stocks. This valuable report is available for free to trial subscribers. Long-term Next Inning readers know this is an important report. In his special report published in late 2008, he helped position readers early with big winners like Apple, Blue Coat Systems, Diode Inc., Flextronics, 3Com and Sun Microsystems, noting clearly the latter two were acquisition candidates. Prices for these stocks have since advanced between 135% and 250%. To get the inside scoop on how McWilliams regularly tops broad market performance, investors have the opportunity to take a free 21-day test drive with Next Inning. With this, you'll receive not only McWilliams' "10 Tech Trends for 2010," but also his highly acclaimed State of Tech reports that will help you position your portfolio for the ongoing earnings season. With State of Tech you'll get in-depth sector by sector coverage of over 65 leading tech companies and McWilliams' specific guidance as to which stocks he thinks you should own and which you should avoid. To take advantage of this offer and receive these reports for free, please visit the following link: https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn957 McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports: -- Does McWilliams expect Benchmark to surpass expectations when it reports earnings this week? What is it that makes Benchmark stand out from other companies in the EMS sector? What other EMS company does McWilliams think is good to pair with a Benchmark investment? What does McWilliams see as a fair value price for Benchmark and how much upside does that target price represent? -- What is unique about CARBO's positioning in the energy sector? Has McWilliams heard anything from his field contacts in the trucking industry that lead him to believe business conditions at CARBO have changed? Is the stock now trading at an attractive valuation? -- What are the chief concerns for Harmonic investors heading into its upcoming earnings report? Is Wall Street underestimating Harmonic's earnings power for 2010? What tech trends are likely to favor Harmonic this year? -- Could Wall Street's 2010 earnings consensus for ON Semi be too low by a wide margin? Are shares of ON Semi significantly undervalued at current prices? What factors could cap ON Semi's stock price at around $10.50 per share? -- Beyond substantially lowering its calendar Q4 revenue and earnings forecast, what concerns did FalconStor's earnings warning in mid-January raise with McWilliams? What significant issues does the announcement bring to light? What are the major factors that FalconStor investors need to pay attention to in the company's upcoming earnings report? Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 224% since its inception versus 22% 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 DATASOURCE: Indie Research Advisors, LLC CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515 Web Site: http://www.nextinning.com/

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