== Strong demand in chips. Intel isn't the only chipmaker to boost its guidance. Texas Instruments raised its second-quarter revenue guidance citing higher demand for semiconductors And National Semiconductor’s bookings rose 12% year on year in the fourth quarter. And the Semiconductor Industry Association boosted its forecast from flat to 6% growth in 2005, pointing to stronger demand for personal computers, cellular phones, digital televisions and digital cameras.
== Google reportedly this year will roll out an electronic payment service that'll compete with eBay's PayPal unit. PayPal makes online payments easier for consumers, letting them fund purchases from their credit cards or checking accounts. PayPal generated $233.1 million, or 23%, of eBay's first-quarter revenue,