Electronic Equipment
(SNE) Sony’s Third Quarter Profit Jumps
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....
(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Beats Estimates – 2010 Looks Murky
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...
(PHG) Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Beats Earnings Estimates
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...
(SNE) Picture Your Portfolio Bigger And Better With 3D Technology
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...
(PC) Panasonic Corporation to Increase India Sales
According to the Wall Street Journal, Panasonic Corp. (PC), a leading manufacturer of electronic and electrical products, systems...
(PC) Panasonic & IBM to Collaborate on Cloud Software
According to sources, Panasonic Corp. (PC) announced an agreement with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) under which the latter...
(PC) Panasonic Corporation Releases Thier New Management Policy for 2011
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...
(PC) Panasonic Premieres Full HD Video Conference System
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,...
(PC) SANYO Electric Co Now Panasonic Subsidiary
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...
(PC) Panasonic Takes Over SANYO Electric Co Ltd
Panasonic Corp. (PC) announced the acquisition of SANYO Electric Co Ltd. (SANYY), which will bring greater expertise in two areas – batteries...
(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Lowered to Neutral
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...
(HUBB) Hubbell, Incorporated – Bull of the Day
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...
(SNE) Long Term Evolution (LTE): How to Join the Race for the Next Dominant Broadband Technology
by Sheena Martin, Contributing Editor
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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(PC) Panasonic Begins Tender for Sanyo Electric Co
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...
(PC) Panasonic to Restructure Motor Company Division
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...
(HAR) Harman International Industries Reports Stronger Earnings
Harman International Industries Inc.’s (HAR) first-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20 cents.
Revenues
Revenues...
(HUBB) Hubbell Tops Estimates – Expects Stronger 2010
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...
(SNE) Move Over Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo
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...
(HAR) Harman International Industries Sees Significant Opportunities in China, India
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...
(HUBB) Electrical Products – Industry Outlook
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),...
(PHG) Royal Philips Electronics Misses Consensus Earnings Estimates
Royal Philips Electronics (PHG) reported earnings of 27 cents per share for the third quarter of 2009, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents.
Sales amounted to $8.04 billion, a decline of 11% on both nominal and comparable bases.
Healthcare...
(HUBB) Electrical Products Industry Neutral
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),...
(HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated Closes Burndy Acquisition
Hubbell Inc.(HUBB) announced the closure of the FCI Americas (Burndy business) acquisition yesterday. The company purchased Burndy for $360 million, funded through a combination of the cash on its balance sheet and the liquidation of some of its investments.
Burndy...
(SNE) Weak Numbers for Gaming Industry
August 2009 data on video game sales reveal disappointing results. Market research company NPD Group recently came out with data on the gaming industry which indicates that sales of gaming software declined by 15% in August 2009 compared to the same period last year. This...
(SNE) Game Console Makers Cut Prices and Compete
After the price cut in Sony’s (SNE) Playstation 3 and Microsoft’s (MSFT) 360 Console, Nintendo is expected to move in the same direction to boost sales. The Nintendo Wii has been a runaway hit with the introduction of the motion-sensing...
(SNE) Have You Read Any Good E-Books Lately?
by Tony Daltorio, Research, Investment U
There is a thrilling, real-life business drama being written as you read this article; a drama revolving around the battle for dominance in the electronic books industry.
Some of the major “characters”...
(PC) Panasonic Still Awaits Regulatory Approval to Aquire SANYO Electric Co
Panasonic Corp. (PC), one of the leading manufacturers of electronic and electrical products, systems and components, recently said that it is still waiting for regulatory approval for acquiring SANYO Electric Co Ltd. (SANYY).
Panasonic...
(SNE) Sony Sells Television Factory
As a measure to control losses from its television business, Sony Corp. (SNE) recently announced that it would sell its television factory situated at North America to Hon Hai Precision Industry. As per the purchase agreement, 90% of Sony’s Tijuana plant...
(HAR) Harman’s Profit Plummets – net sales decreased 30% year-over-year
Harman International Industries, Inc. (HAR), a leading global manufacturer of audio and infotainment products, has reported dismal fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 results, with a decrease in year-over-year sales and net income.
Harman has reported net...
(SNE) LCD Prices to Hurt Sony
As per a recent report, the prices of 32-inch LCD TV panels are witnessing an increase. A 32-inch LCD panel is now priced at around $215, compared to $180 in the middle of June. The rise in price can be attributed to the shortage of a specific type of glass required for the...