Of the association members that export, only 20 percent reported higher orders, compared with 39 percent in the previous month.

In September, 43 percent of the managers reported more new orders, while 12 percent saw declines.

The stock jumped 139.8 percent in the quarter, as the company reported increased orders.

The chip-equipment industry continued to report slumping orders and sales in November, a trade association said.

In February, 33 percent of the managers reported more new orders, while 16 percent saw declines.

He so reported and received orders to proceed on duty assigned.

Among exporters, 28 percent reported higher orders, compared with 30 percent in December.

In March, 41 percent of the managers reported more new orders, while 9 percent said they experienced declines.

"Motorola reported orders up 5 percent from the previous quarter," he said.

Boeing last week reported net orders for 805 planes in 2011 and 477 deliveries.