Electronic Equipment
(PC) Decline in PC Shipments Continues
Personal Computer (PC) shipments continue to struggle as research firms Gartner and IDC reported a decline in PC shipments for the fourth quarter of 2011. Gartner and IDC estimate 1.4% and 0.2% declines in worldwide PC shipments, respectively in the fourth quarter. Worldwide...
16Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Royal Philips Electronics NV Earns FDA Approval of Cancer Scanners
In the face of high competition, the Dutch company Royal Philips Electronics NV (PHG) got approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell a combination scanner that performs both positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging. The scanner...
30Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics – ADR- Bear of the Day
We are downgrading our recommendation on Koninklijke Philips Electronics (PHG) to Underperform with a $16 target price. The company had a weak second quarter with revenues declining 3.4% primarily due to lower license revenues and a decline at the Lifestyle Entertainment segment. Furthermore,...
7Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTSI) DTS Incorporated Announces Partnership With Interra
DTS Inc. (DTSI) recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with Interra Systems. Under the terms of the partnership, DTS will integrate its high-definition audio codec support into Interra’s digital media quality control and media analysis solutions. Interra...
20Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Misses Fourth Quarter Estimates
A developer of audio products and electronic systems, Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) reported fourth quarter 2011 earnings of 34 cents per share, which substantively missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents by 18 cents. Earnings per share (EPS) increased 13.3%...
14Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FMD) First Marblehead Corporation: Fine-Tuning Operations
Ann Heffron, CFA X First Marblehead Corporation, (FMD) has made several announcements over the past week that indicate it continues to fine-tune its operations as the Company forges ahead in its turn-around bid. In the first of these on June 30, FMD announced the completion...
8Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Video Game Spending Outlook 2011
Market research firm Gartner recently reported that the video game industry is poised for strong growth in 2011. The market research firm expects the video game industry to grow 10.4% to $74.4 billion from the 2010 level of $67.0 billion. Gartner estimates that software spending...
8Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated – Bull of the Day
Hubbell, Inc.’s (HUBB) first quarter results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. We were particularly encouraged by the strong growth in the industrial market, improving demand at utilities and pockets of recovery in the non-residential construction market. While the stronger...
23Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Japan Showing Signs of Life After the Quake
by Justin Dove, Investment U Research Wednesday, June 22, 2011 The Great East Japan Earthquake shook up Japanese electronics manufacturers like Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE: HIT) and Panasonic (NYSE: PC) in March. And things haven’t turned around yet. Sony’s stock is...
22Jun2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(PC) Hewlett-Packard Wins Contract from LeaseWeb
The world’s largest personal computer (PC) maker, Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) has recently won a business deal from one of Europe’s largest Internet hosting providers, LeaseWeb. As per the terms of the agreement, the largest PC maker is expected to implement HP ProLiant...
17Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PC) PC Computer Sales Drop in 2011 First Quarter
The overall Personal Computer (PC) market is witnessing a downward trend, as elucidated by a year-over-year decline of 1.1% in PC shipments to 84.3 million during the first quarter of 2011. Technology research firms, IDC and Gartner unanimously confirmed the fact that there was...
14Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Receives Additional Contract
A developer of audio products and electronic systems, Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) announced that it has won an additional contract from Volkswagen AG (VLKAY) to provide premium high infotainment solutions for Volkswagen Group brands including Audi, SEAT, Skoda...
14Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PC) Panasonic Launches New Products
Panasonic Corp. (PC) launched a number of new products at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2011 show. The company unveiled a range of advanced high definition (HD) and 3 dimensional (3D) products in professional video, pro display and projection systems. Panasonic...
13Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Unveils New JBL Speakers
A developer of audio products and electronic systems, Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) recently launched its new JBL Cinema 300 and Cinema 500 speaker systems. JBL Cinema 300 and 500 are 5.1 home theatre systems ideal for watching movies at home. JBL Cinema 300 and...
12Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Releases JBL OnBeat Docking Station
Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR), a developer of audio products and electronic systems, released its new JBL OnBeat loudspeaker docking station. The speaker system is compatible with Apple Inc. (AAPL) devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad and also iPad 2. From April, the...
4Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Sony and Ericsson Develop Xperia Gaming Smartphone
by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Friday, February 18, 2011 Sony Ericsson, the joint venture between Sony ADR (NYSE: SNE) and Ericsson ADR (Nasdaq: ERIC), never did enjoy significant mobile phone sales in the United States. That’s not a failure to shrug off. Research...
20Feb2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings
Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR), a developer of audio products and electronic systems, reported strong second quarter 2011 earnings, comprehensively beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents, by 27 cents. Harman achieved impressive growth during the second quarter,...
7Feb2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong First Quarter
A developer of audio products and electronic systems, Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) announced first quarter 2011 results. Earnings on a non-GAAP basis were 35 cents, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 27 cents. Harman reported strong earnings growth in the...
7Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Profit Up – Outlook Wary
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (PHG) reported earnings per share of €0.55 (70 cents per ADR) for the third quarter of 2010, compared with €0.19 in the prior-year quarter. The company delivered strong performance in all its operating sectors, especially Lighting and Healthcare. Revenue Total...
3Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Launches Next Generation Diagnostic System
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (PHG) has launched its next generation of cardiac ultrasound system, iE33 xMATRIX. The new system will provide a more efficient solution for echocardiograms in adults. The new cardiac ultrasound system is an add-on to various offerings and developments...
13Sep2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTSI) DTS Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Beat Marginally
DTS Inc. (DTSI) reported second quarter 2010 results, with earnings decreasing 57.1% to 9 cents from 21 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. However, earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The weak year-over-year results were primarily due to lackluster...
11Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Japan – The Land of the Rising Dividend Yield
by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Friday, August 6, 2010 Japan can honestly claim some of the most unloved stocks in the world. After getting burned one too many times, international money managers won’t touch it anymore. And individual investors don’t trust it...
9Aug2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter Profits but Misses
A developer of audio products and electronic systems, Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) announced fourth quarter 2010 results. Earnings on a non-GAAP basis were a profit of 30 cents, significantly up from the loss of 43 cents record a year-earlier. However, earnings...
6Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PC) Panasonic Interates Technology with LodgeNet
Panasonic Corp. (PC) entered into a licensing agreement with LodgeNet Interactive Corp. (LNET). LodgeNet is a leading provider of unique media and connectivity solutions. To serve the hospitality industry, Panasonic will integrate LodgeNet’s b-LAN (broadband local area...
23Jun2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PC) Hewlett-Packard Buys Virtualization Software From Phoenix Technologies
Right after making headlines for a lawsuit against New Jersey-based Turbon International Inc., the largest personal computer (PC) manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) has hit the headlines again for acquiring three virtualization software lines from software maker Phoenix...
15Jun2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Philips Reports Sales and Earnings Grow
Philips (PHG) reported revenues of €5,677 million ($7,853 million) for the first quarter of 2010, an increase of 12% compared to the corresponding prior-year period. Earnings per share were €0.22 (30 cents). Healthcare sales increased by 7% and were helped by robust performance...
19Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Wins Healthcare Contract
Philips Healthcare, a division of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (PHG), has been awarded a $77.2 million contract to provide patient-monitoring systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. Philips will supply the DOD with the systems along with accessories, consumables and...
9Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Sony Plans to Sell LCD Plant
According to the Financial Times, in an effort to lower cost, Sony Corp. (SNE) is expected to sell its liquid crystal display (LCD) plant, located in Japan to its competitor Kyocera Corp. (KYO). According to sources, Kyocera will purchase the Yasu plant, which manufactures small...
1Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SNE) Sony’s New Game Device Named “PlayStation Move”
Sony Corp. (SNE) plans to launch its new motion-control video game device named ‘PlayStation Move’ in late 2010. The company displayed the new device at a Game Developer’s event in San Francisco . The shares of Sony surged 1.35% (or $0.50) following the company’s announcement. The...
11Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HAR) Harman International Industries Swings to Profit – Shares Up
Harman International Industries Inc.’s (HAR) second-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.41. Shares were up 16.0% yesterday, in response to the news. Revenue Revenue of $937.5 million was up 23.8% sequentially and 24.0% year over year. The results were...
10Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued