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      "text": "Zebra continued to talk up a positive tone on Matrox after it no longer reported inorganic contribution. It later admitted that 50% of sales were tied to semiconductors, which is a material exposure. However, management then admitted it wanted to diversify away from semiconductors and pointed to electronic vehicle (“EV”) manufacturing and batteries as a market opportunity. However, since this statement, it has become clear that consumer demand for EVs has not lived up to great expectations. (1) As a result, EV makers have been under pressure and have cut back on investment such as battery plants. (2)",
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