AMD Looks for Black Ink

AMD is forecasting in excess of $800 million dollars in revenue in the fourth quarter and the possibility of breaking even. AMD had earlier stated that it would need to reach $850 million in fourth quarter revenues to break even, and the company now believes that goal is within reach. Much of this turnaround was attributed to AMD surpassing its manufacturing goals. While the company had planned to be able to produce a total 1 million Athlon processors by the end of the year, the company now believes it will produce 1 million processors in the fourth quarter alone. AMD is also looking to roll out its Athlon 800 part three months ahead of schedule. "I just think that company is executing very well," theorized chairman and CEO Jerry Sanders.