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Week ahead: Intel kicks off speed derby

The chipmaker is set to release "Madison," the zippy new server processor hardware makers are already jostling to support. A slew of related product announcements will follow.

David Becker Staff Writer, CNET News.com
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Following are some of the notable tech-related events scheduled for the week of June 29.

Gentleman, start your servers.

Intel is expected to kick off a new speed derby this week with the release of "Madison," the zippy new server processor hardware makers are already jostling to support. Expect a slew of related product announcements early in the week.

Otherwise, the tech world will be resting up for the Fourth of July weekend, with no major trade shows or earnings announcement scheduled for the week. So drive safely, go easy on the raw onions, and try to get some work done Monday and Tuesday.

The information was gathered from First Call, Hoover's Online, CCBN's StreetEvents and CNET Investor.

Other events scheduled this week:

Tech Events

Sunday, June 29

  • Top technology officials from state, local and federal agencies hear the latest information technology pitches at ConVurge Gov 2003, June 29-July 1 in Hot Springs, Va.

Monday, July 30

  • Intel is expected to launch the latest version of its high-end Itanium processor line, code-named "Madison." Dell Computer and IBM have announced new servers that will use the chip, and others, including Unisys and NEC, are expected to join the parade.

Earnings

Tuesday, July 1

  • Merix makes electronics components. It's expected to report a fourth-quarter loss of 25 cents a share.

Wednesday, July 2

  • Nu Horizons Electronics manufactures electronics components. It's expected to report a first-quarter loss of 9 cents a share.

Economic Reports

Tuesday, July 1

  • Auto and Truck Sales is the total of domestically produced vehicles sold. June auto sales are expected to grow to 5.4 million from 5.3 million the previous month. Truck sales are expected to grow to 7.6 million from 7.5 million the previous month.

Thursday, July 3

  • Initial Claims is the weekly total of new claims filed for unemployment compensation. The total is expected to rise to 415,000 for the week ended June 28, from 404,000 the previous week.

  • The Unemployment Rate is the percentage of American workers looking for jobs. The June rate is expected to grow to 6.2 percent from 6.1 percent the previous month.
  • Factory Orders is the total of durable and nondurable goods orders. The May total is expected to grow 0.3 percent, compared with 2.9 percent growth the previous month.