Microchip Technology Inc. has made progress on its plan to turn around the Chandler-based semiconductor company’s overall performance and bottom line, the company’s top executive said Thursday.

Microchip Technology has hired Macquarie Group to help in the sale of its Tempe factory as the Chandler chipmaker aims to return to profitability. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Microchip Technology plans to close its Tempe chipmaking factory or fab, imperilling the jobs of 500 workers. Here are answers to some key quesitons. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Microchip Technology stock (NASDAQ:MCHP), a firm that produces microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP integrated circuits, surged nearly 12% in Friday's trading and is up 17% over ...