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(PC) Decline in PC Shipments Continues

vitalstocks — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:39:19 +0000

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 PC shipments for the fourth quarter were in the range of 92 [...]

(PC) Decline in PC Shipments Continues

(PHG) Royal Philips Electronics NV Earns FDA Approval of Cancer Scanners

vitalstocks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:24:42 +0000

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 is expected to accelerate imaging time for cancer patients, as PET identifies cancer [...]

(PHG) Royal Philips Electronics NV Earns FDA Approval of Cancer Scanners

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics – ADR- Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:27:00 +0000

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, the company posted a net loss of $1.9 billion during the recently [...]

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics – ADR- Bear of the Day

(DTSI) DTS Incorporated Announces Partnership With Interra

vitalstocks — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:32:59 +0000

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 Systems is a software products and services provider for the digital media industry. Interra’s Digital [...]

(DTSI) DTS Incorporated Announces Partnership With Interra

(HAR) Harman International Industries Misses Fourth Quarter Estimates

vitalstocks — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:40:24 +0000

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% year over year from 30 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. Operating Performance [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Misses Fourth Quarter Estimates

(FMD) First Marblehead Corporation: Fine-Tuning Operations

vitalstocks — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:55:12 +0000

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 of the $6.9 million sale of a portfolio of contracts with [...]

(FMD) First Marblehead Corporation: Fine-Tuning Operations

(SNE) Video Game Spending Outlook 2011

vitalstocks — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:36:57 +0000

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 in 2011 will be roughly $44.7 billion (60.4% of total [...]

(SNE) Video Game Spending Outlook 2011

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:07:26 +0000

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 revenue growth, coupled with acquisitions and management’s margin expansion strategies are currently being offset by commodity [...]

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated – Bull of the Day

(SNE) Japan Showing Signs of Life After the Quake

InvestmentU — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:10:23 +0000

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 still reeling as it hit a 52-week low last week – a drop [...]

(SNE) Japan Showing Signs of Life After the Quake

(PC) Hewlett-Packard Wins Contract from LeaseWeb

vitalstocks — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:51:01 +0000

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 server technology in its data centers in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, as [...]

(PC) Hewlett-Packard Wins Contract from LeaseWeb

(PC) PC Computer Sales Drop in 2011 First Quarter

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:25:20 +0000

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 a drop in PC sales compared with the year-ago quarter. The [...]

(PC) PC Computer Sales Drop in 2011 First Quarter

(HAR) Harman International Industries Receives Additional Contract

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:22:42 +0000

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 and Volkswagen for Asian markets beginning 2013. Previously, in the second quarter of 2011 (ended December [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Receives Additional Contract

(PC) Panasonic Launches New Products

vitalstocks — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:38:37 +0000

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 Solutions Company (PSC), a division of Panasonic North America, introduced AG-3DP1, a 3D [...]

(PC) Panasonic Launches New Products

(HAR) Harman International Industries Unveils New JBL Speakers

vitalstocks — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:29:38 +0000

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 Cinema 500 are available for $499 and $699, respectively. The [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Unveils New JBL Speakers

(HAR) Harman International Industries Releases JBL OnBeat Docking Station

vitalstocks — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:48:46 +0000

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 black JBL OnBeat loudspeaker dock will be available exclusively at Apple and [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Releases JBL OnBeat Docking Station

(SNE) Sony and Ericsson Develop Xperia Gaming Smartphone

InvestmentU — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:31:54 +0000

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 company Strategic Analytics calls the U.S. the world’s most valuable mobile [...]

(SNE) Sony and Ericsson Develop Xperia Gaming Smartphone

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings

vitalstocks — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:09:18 +0000

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, primarily due to strong operating margin growth and stringent cost control. Operating Performance Pro forma earnings [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong First Quarter

vitalstocks — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:25:15 +0000

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 first quarter 2011, compared with a loss of 8 cents in the prior-year [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Strong First Quarter

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Profit Up – Outlook Wary

vitalstocks — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:25:59 +0000

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 sales in the quarter were €6,159 million, an increase of 10% [...]

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Profit Up – Outlook Wary

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Launches Next Generation Diagnostic System

vitalstocks — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:40:36 +0000

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 from Philips to provide customized healthcare solutions to patients through provision of an [...]

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Launches Next Generation Diagnostic System

(DTSI) DTS Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Beat Marginally

vitalstocks — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:52:02 +0000

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 revenue growth and higher operating expenses. Revenue Revenues plunged 27.7% year [...]

(DTSI) DTS Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Beat Marginally

(SNE) Japan – The Land of the Rising Dividend Yield

InvestmentU — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:29:26 +0000

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 either, in large part because of its failure to regain more than [...]

(SNE) Japan – The Land of the Rising Dividend Yield

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter Profits but Misses

vitalstocks — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:49:17 +0000

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 were two cents below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents per share. [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter Profits but Misses

(PC) Panasonic Interates Technology with LodgeNet

vitalstocks — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:32:10 +0000

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 network) technology into its new LRU20 series high-definition (HD) television displays. Under the agreement, Panasonic will install LodgeNet’s [...]

(PC) Panasonic Interates Technology with LodgeNet

(PC) Hewlett-Packard Buys Virtualization Software From Phoenix Technologies

vitalstocks — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:34:55 +0000

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 Technologies Ltd. The deal is valued at $12.0 million and will give Phoenix the opportunity to focus on [...]

(PC) Hewlett-Packard Buys Virtualization Software From Phoenix Technologies

(PHG) Philips Reports Sales and Earnings Grow

vitalstocks — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:08:37 +0000

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 at Customer Services and Clinical Care Systems. Consumer Lifestyle sales grew by [...]

(PHG) Philips Reports Sales and Earnings Grow

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Wins Healthcare Contract

vitalstocks — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:50:27 +0000

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 spare parts. The company will also provide training on the systems. The project is financed [...]

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Wins Healthcare Contract

(SNE) Sony Plans to Sell LCD Plant

vitalstocks — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:40:14 +0000

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 LCD panels used in mobile phones from Sony. However, neither [...]

(SNE) Sony Plans to Sell LCD Plant

(SNE) Sony’s New Game Device Named “PlayStation Move”

vitalstocks — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:11:19 +0000

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 new ‘PlayStation Move’ includes a motion controller that allows [...]

(SNE) Sony’s New Game Device Named “PlayStation Move”

(HAR) Harman International Industries Swings to Profit – Shares Up

vitalstocks — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:46:30 +0000

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 a reflection of stronger demand across most end markets served by the company. The [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Swings to Profit – Shares Up

(SNE) Sony’s Third Quarter Profit Jumps

vitalstocks — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:53:15 +0000

Sony Corp. (SNE) recently reported fiscal third quarter results. The company recorded earnings of ¥79.2 billion ($861 million), which was sharply higher compared to ¥10.4 billion in the year-ago quarter. The growth was primarily driven by strong Financial Services revenue, robust sales of Vaio PCs and PlayStation 3 gaming consoles as well as stringent management [...]

(SNE) Sony’s Third Quarter Profit Jumps

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Beats Estimates – 2010 Looks Murky

vitalstocks — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:35:36 +0000

Hubbell Inc.’s (HUBB) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by $0.10. Total Revenue Revenue for the period was $591.9 million, flat sequentially (down 0.3%) and down 9.2% year over year. Core revenue excluding the contribution from acquisitions and negative currency impact was down 18%. The decline was attributable to broad-based weakness in the electrical [...]

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Beats Estimates – 2010 Looks Murky

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Beats Earnings Estimates

vitalstocks — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:31:32 +0000

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (PHG) reported earnings per share of 39 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 18 cents for the fourth quarter of 2009. Revenues were $10.727 billion for the quarter. Comparable sales improved for a third consecutive quarter, returning to a level at par with the fourth quarter of 2008. The rebound [...]

(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Beats Earnings Estimates

(SNE) Picture Your Portfolio Bigger And Better With 3D Technology

InvestmentU — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:06:18 +0000

by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Tuesday, January 26, 2010 After three decades of experiments, false starts and broken promises, high quality, low cost, 3D TV seems to be right around the corner. With the industry beginning to set the necessary standards to support the technology, movies, games, Blueray disc players and Sony ADR (NYSE: [...]

(SNE) Picture Your Portfolio Bigger And Better With 3D Technology

(PC) Panasonic Corporation to Increase India Sales

vitalstocks — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:07:51 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, Panasonic Corp. (PC), a leading manufacturer of electronic and electrical products, systems and components in Japan plans to provide electronic parts for a car such as car audio related equipment and liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in India. The company plans to more than double its sales in India [...]

(PC) Panasonic Corporation to Increase India Sales

(PC) Panasonic & IBM to Collaborate on Cloud Software

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:22:33 +0000

According to sources, Panasonic Corp. (PC) announced an agreement with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) under which the latter will provide Panasonic with its Lotus web-based email service and new cloud software for calendars, file sharing, social networking and web meetings. Management did not provide any comment on the deal and the financial terms were [...]

(PC) Panasonic & IBM to Collaborate on Cloud Software

(PC) Panasonic Corporation Releases Thier New Management Policy for 2011

vitalstocks — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:10:47 +0000

Panasonic Corp. (PC) released its new management policy for fiscal 2011, ending March 31, 2011. Under the new policy, the company will integrate SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. into the new Panasonic Group. Panasonic will benefit from SANYO’s acquisition as the latter is a key player in the solar cells and rechargeable batteries markets and has [...]

(PC) Panasonic Corporation Releases Thier New Management Policy for 2011

(PC) Panasonic Premieres Full HD Video Conference System

vitalstocks — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:43:17 +0000

Panasonic Corp. (PC) has launched its new HD Visual Communications System at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This new device is expected to be useful for enterprises looking to enhance productivity, without incurring substantial incremental costs. The full HD video conferencing system is expected to improve the customer’s videoconferencing capability, thereby reducing the [...]

(PC) Panasonic Premieres Full HD Video Conference System

(PC) SANYO Electric Co Now Panasonic Subsidiary

vitalstocks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:17:59 +0000

Upon completion of the acquisition of SANYO Electric Co Ltd. , a manufacturer and seller of electronic equipment and rechargeable batteries, Panasonic (PC), a leading manufacturer of electronic and electrical products, systems and components, today announced changes to its subsidiaries to reflect the integration of SANYO’s business. Panasonic consummated the transaction on Dec 16 with [...]

(PC) SANYO Electric Co Now Panasonic Subsidiary

(PC) Panasonic Takes Over SANYO Electric Co Ltd

vitalstocks — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:40:08 +0000

Panasonic Corp. (PC) announced the acquisition of SANYO Electric Co Ltd. (SANYY), which will bring greater expertise in two areas – batteries and solar panels. Sanyo is a leading company in the rechargeable battery business focused on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic and electrical products, systems and components. [...]

(PC) Panasonic Takes Over SANYO Electric Co Ltd

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Lowered to Neutral

vitalstocks — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:39:57 +0000

Hubbell, Inc.’s (HUBB) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by a wide margin, although revenue was more or less in-line. Government initiatives, the company’s market position, the product line-up and acquisition strategy indicate a strong comeback once the economy is more conducive. While there are signs of a recovery in the latter half of [...]

(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Lowered to Neutral

(HUBB) Hubbell, Incorporated – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:19:45 +0000

Hubbell’s (HUBB) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus by a wide margin, although revenue was more or less in-line. Government initiatives, the company’s market position, the product line-up and acquisition strategy indicate a strong comeback once the economy is more conducive. We agree that near-term growth could be impacted by the non-residential slowdown, conservatism [...]

(HUBB) Hubbell, Incorporated – Bull of the Day

(SNE) Long Term Evolution (LTE): How to Join the Race for the Next Dominant Broadband Technology

InvestmentU — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:42:05 +0000

by Sheena Martin, Contributing Editor Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Over the past five years, an incredible new technology has gained momentum and is set to make its debut imminently. And as always, early investors are likely to enjoy the greatest returns. The technology is known as Long Term Evolution (LTE). And the possibilities are endless: [...]

(SNE) Long Term Evolution (LTE): How to Join the Race for the Next Dominant Broadband Technology

(PC) Panasonic Begins Tender for Sanyo Electric Co

vitalstocks — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:03 +0000

Panasonic Corp. (PC) provided another update on the acquisition of SANYO Electric Co Ltd. (SANYY) at its Board Meeting held on Nov 4, 2009. The company announced the start of its tender offer to acquire 3.1 billion shares of SANYO (or more than 50% of the company’s total shares) for approximately $4.4 billion (403 billion [...]

(PC) Panasonic Begins Tender for Sanyo Electric Co

(PC) Panasonic to Restructure Motor Company Division

vitalstocks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:10:49 +0000

Panasonic Corp. (PC) plans to restructure its division, Motor Company in April 2010 to enhance growth potential and strengthen its management structure. Upon completion of the restructuring, the motor company will be dissolved. Panasonic will reorganize and integrate its Home Appliance, Automotive Motor and Industrial Motor Businesses to form the Home Appliances Company [HA] and [...]

(PC) Panasonic to Restructure Motor Company Division

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Stronger Earnings

vitalstocks — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:55:59 +0000

Harman International Industries Inc.’s (HAR) first-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20 cents. Revenues Revenues of $757.4 million were up 13.4% sequentially and down 12.9% year over year. The sequential increase was driven by all segments except Professional, while the year-over-year decline was driven by all segments except Other. The revenue contribution by [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Stronger Earnings

(HUBB) Hubbell Tops Estimates – Expects Stronger 2010

vitalstocks — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:25 +0000

Hubbell Inc.’s (HUBB) third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 29 cents. Revenue beat by 1.2%. Total Revenue Revenue for the period was $593.9 million, up 1.7% sequentially down 19.2% year over year. The year-over-year decline was the net result of the benefit from acquisitions that was offset by the negative impact of [...]

(HUBB) Hubbell Tops Estimates – Expects Stronger 2010

(SNE) Move Over Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo

InvestmentU — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:46:07 +0000

Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Let the gaming war begin… Sony (NYSE: SNE), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) have selected their big guns in the latest fight for domination of the lucrative video game consoles world. This one involves development of the best motion controller. Nintendo: The firm currently has the lead, with [...]

(SNE) Move Over Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo

(HAR) Harman International Industries Sees Significant Opportunities in China, India

vitalstocks — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:15:57 +0000

Harman International Industries Incorporated (HAR) is seeing significant growth opportunities in Asian markets, particularly China and India. President, Chairman and CEO Dinesh C Paliwal recently stated that the company expects its earnings from China to exceed $1 billion over the next five years. Revenue from India is expected to reach $250 million during the same [...]

(HAR) Harman International Industries Sees Significant Opportunities in China, India

(HUBB) Electrical Products – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:06:28 +0000

The U.S. Electrical Products industry is highly fragmented, with the largest suppliers together accounting for only a small percentage of total sales. Some of the largest players in this market are Hubbell (HUBB) and Thomas & Betts (TNB), which distribute their own products. Other manufacturers sell through distributors such as WESCO International (WCC), W.W. Grainger [...]

(HUBB) Electrical Products – Industry Outlook