All Posts Tagged With: "PC"

(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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(TM) Toyota Motor Takes Orders for Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle

Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) has started taking orders for its much awaited plug-in version of Prius hybrid car that comes with an excellent mileage and affordable price. The automaker will start delivering the plug in hybrid vehicle (PHV) from January next year in Japan. A PHV shares... 

1Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ERTS) Electronic Arts Set to Revive Syndicate

Video game developer and publisher, Electronic Arts Inc (ERTS), popularly known as EA, recently unveiled the first-person shooter franchisee Syndicate. This is a remake of the original game by Bullfrog productions, which was last published in 1996. The new game is expected to... 

20Sep2011 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Report Smashes Estimates

Apple Inc. (AAPL) reported robust sales and earnings growth in the third quarter of 2011. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) comfortably exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.81 per share by $1.98 (34.1%) in the quarter. Operating Performance Apple reported earnings... 

20Jul2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ENR) Energizer Holdings Beats The Street on Strong Top Line

Energizer Holdings Inc. (ENR) reported second quarter 2011 non-GAAP earnings (excluding charges) of $1.04 per share, comprehensively beating the Zacks Consensus estimate of 91 cents per share. The upside surprise was driven by better-than-expected top-line growth. Operating Performance Earnings... 

3May2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(RMBS) Rambus Beats Earnings Expectations With a Loss

Rambus Inc. (RMBS) posted first quarter 2011 loss per share of 2 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 6 cents. The adjusted loss per share excludes restatement and related legal charges, amortization, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes, gain... 

3May2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Reports Better-Than-Expected Second Quarter 2011 Results

Apple Inc. (AAPL) continued its bullish run with better-than-expected second quarter fiscal 2011 results. AAPL breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.34 by $1.06 (19.9%) in the quarter. Results were fueled by strong iPhone sales, record Mac sales and increased iPad sales,... 

24Apr2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Second Quarter Earnings Report Shows Company Fires All Cylinders

Apple Inc. (AAPL) continued its bullish run with better-than-expected second quarter fiscal 2011 results. AAPL breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.34 by $1.06 (19.9%) in the quarter. Results were fueled by strong iPhone sales, record Mac sales and increased iPad sales,... 

21Apr2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(MXWL) Maxwell Technologies Production Capacity Doubles

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (MXWL) announced that its production capacity for ultracapacitor electrode, cells and modules has more than doubled versus 2010. Since the set up of the initial high-volume production, the company has produced more than 15.0 million cells of all types. Ultracapacitor... 

13Apr2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Stock Market News for March 16, 2011 – Market News

Optimistic comments from the Federal Reserve on Tuesday helped instill some confidence in the economy and limited the markets from ending at session lows. Benchmarks inched down by a point as Japan’s nuclear crisis started taking its toll, raising concerns of a dip in the global... 

16Mar2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple’s iPad 2 Reviewed – Pop for Apple Stock?

After launching the much-hyped tablet computer, iPad, on April 3, 2010 in the U.S., Apple Inc. (AAPL) introduced iPad 2, its second generation tablet computer with additional features. Despite the buzz about the new iPad, the company’s shares rose a modest 0.8% or $2.81 per... 

3Mar2011 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ENR) Energizer Holdings Miss The Street – Guides Future Lower

Energizer Holdings Inc. (ENR) reported first quarter 2011 non-GAAP earnings (excluding charges) of $1.68 per share, well below the Zacks Consensus of $1.92 per share, based on increased expenses, poor margins and lower profit from the battery business in the quarter. Earnings... 

3Feb2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(MCO) Moody’s Raises Harman International Industries’ Credit Rating

Moody’s Investors Service, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corp. (MCO) raised its rating of ‘Ba2,’ a non-investment grade rating or junk status to B1, a non-investment grade rating or junk status for Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR), according to the Associated... 

4Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(TECD) Tech Data Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares

We maintain a Neutral recommendation on Tech Data Corp. (TECD). Tech Data’s second quarter 2011 results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and recorded the most profitable second quarter in the company’s history, attributable to an improving demand for technology products... 

3Oct2010 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ERTS) Electronic Arts Adds Dolby Laboratories Technology

A leading developer and publisher of video games, Electronic Arts (ERTS) studio –Black Box is adding Dolby Laboratories Inc.’s (DLB) Dolby Axon voice chat technology to its hugely popular multiplayer online (MMO) racing action game – Need for Speed World. Dolby Laboratories... 

8Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(IT) Worldwide Near-Term Personal Computer Growth Expectations Lowered

Gartner’s View Research firm Gartner Inc. (IT) lowered its worldwide personal computer (PC) growth expectations to 15.3% year over year in the second half of 2010, down 2 percentage points from its previous outlook. Lower consumer demand for PCs in established or mature markets... 

6Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HD) Panasonic Expands VIERA HD Series TV Line

A leading manufacturer of High Definition (HD) televisions, Panasonic Corp. (PC) recently launched a new VIERA GT25 series of full HD three dimensional (3D) Plasma televisions, expanding its premier VIERA brand. The GT25 series has 600Hz sub-field drive; 1080 pixel full HD resolution;... 

22Aug2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(TECD) Tech Data Expands Consumer Electronics Product Offerings

Tech Data Corporation (TECD) will be offering 3D TVs and Lenovo’s IdeaPad laptop PCs to retailers in the consumer electronics market, thereby expanding its consumer electronics product offering and diversifying its customer base. The consumer market had been sluggish in 2009;... 

18Aug2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(HD) Panasonic Expands VIERA High Definition TV Series

A leading manufacturer of High Definition (HD) televisions, Panasonic Corp. (PC) recently launched a new VIERA GT25 series of full HD three dimensional (3D) Plasma televisions, expanding its premier VIERA brand. The GT25 series has 600Hz sub-field drive; 1080 pixel full HD resolution;... 

18Aug2010 | | 0 comments | Continued