1.   But industry analysts assert that the proposed merger, announced Monday, could produce significant job reductions.

2.   The restructuring will include job reductions and the closing of two manufacturing plants.

3.   Already this year, Bay Area chip makers Intel, National Semiconductor and Cypress Semiconductor and chip equipment manufacturer Lam Research have announced significant job reductions.

4.   And Bay Area chipmakers Intel, National Semiconductor and Cypress Semiconductor all have announced significant job reductions this year.

5.   Analysts said at the time such a merger would allow job reductions and allowed Superfos to cut prices.

6.   Applied spokesman Jeff Lettes said the job reduction would happen primarily in Santa Clara and in Austin, Texas.

7.   At a conference, Treschow said the job reduction will fall mainly in Europe and North America.

8.   Banks climbed because of expectations interest rates will decline next year, while Times Media rallied amid job reductions and the sale of unprofitable divisions.

9.   Besides job reductions, Hasbro plans to shut some factories and discontinue some European toy lines.

10.   Boeing has provided few details about where the initial job reductions will be made.