How the coronavirus is impacting Diodes, Texas Instruments so far

The coronavirus is having an effect on semiconductor company Diodes Inc., while it’s less clear what the case may be at Texas Instruments. Chief Financial Officer Brett Whitmire said the company’s guidance for the first quarter of this year was tied to the impact of the virus that’s grabbed headlines and rocked markets in recent weeks. “These guidance ranges reflect the delayed start to manufacturing production following the extended Chinese New Year holiday due to the coronavirus outbreak…