Novellus Systems posts 1Q loss, but shares rise after CEO says orders ‘beginning to rebound’SAN JOSE, Calif. — Novellus Systems Inc., which makes gear for producing computer chips, said on Wednesday that it lost $66.4 million in the first-quarter as shipments fell by nearly half from the previous quarter. BC-HKN–Sharks-Ducks Sums,1st Ld-Writethru, HKNBC-HKN–Sharks-Ducks Sums, HKNSeveral earthquakes jolt Central AmericaSAN JOSE - Several earthquakes of medium intensity rocked different countries of Central America, according to information reaching here. Costa Rica quake toll rises to 20, leaves thousands homelessSAN JOSE - The toll in Thursday’s devastating earthquake in Costa Rica has risen to 20, while thousands of people lost their homes in the aftermath, EFE reported. 10 killed in Costa Rica quakeSAN JOSE - The toll in Costa Rica’s 6.2 magnitude quake has risen to 10, EFE reported. Officials said the most affected regions are near the epicentre of the quake near a mountainous region in the central part of Costa Rica. Earlier, reports said five people were killed in the quake. Powerful quake jolts Costa RicaSAN JOSE - A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked northern Costa Rica late Thursday night, but there were no reports of any casualty, EFE news agency reported Friday. Powerful quake hits Costa Rica, two killedSAN JOSE - A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck north central Costa Rica Thursday, killing two girls and causing widespread damage, EFE news agency reported Friday. Five killed in earthquake in Costa RicaSAN JOSE - At least five people were killed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter Scale shook Costa Rica, media reported Friday. |