TXN has dramatically outperformed the semiconductor industry (as well as the S&P 500) so far in 2022. Expected earnings growth is muted, but supports solid price appreciation from current levels.
### Instruction: What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from {negative/neutral/positive}
### Input: TXN has dramatically outperformed the semiconductor industry (as well as the S&P 500) so far in 2022. Expected earnings growth is muted, but supports solid price appreciation from current levels.
### Response: mildly positive