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Philips Q4 figures disappoint

Philips Q4 figures disappoint
Electronics giant Philips posted fourth quarter net profit of €465m on Monday, below analysts’ expectations.

New Spin On Electric Cars
In the car world, the high-tech enhancements of “Sync” (offering voice-activated control of car systems and linked mobile phones) have done wonders for Ford’s image and sales. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the automaker had a huge presence and more to spill.

Philips Profit Jumps 79% but Sales Weak

Philips Profit Jumps 79% but Sales Weak
AMSTERDAM — Royal Philips Electronics , the world’s biggest lighting maker, on Monday reported net profit rose 79% in the fourth quarter, less than analysts had expected, as cost-cutting and shifts in currency values made up for weak sales. The company reported net profit of €465 million ($ 632 million) or €0.49 per share, up from €260 million. Sales rose 1.6% to €7.39 billion from a year ago …

New Spin On Electric Cars
In the car world, the high-tech enhancements of “Sync” (offering voice-activated control of car systems and linked mobile phones) have done wonders for Ford’s image and sales. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the automaker had a huge presence and more to spill.

Standard issued for PCB IP protection
IPC, the industry association that looks after interests of companies involved in electronics interconnection, has released IPC-1071, a standard on printed circuit board intellectual property protection.

Philips profit rises in Q4 but sales still weak

Philips profit rises in Q4 but sales still weak
Royal Philips Electronics NV, the world’s biggest lighting maker, on Monday reported net profit rose 79 percent in the fourth quarter, less than analysts had expected, as cost-cutting and shifts in cu

Philips shares down despite profits jump
Shares in electronics giant Philips have fallen 6%, despite a 79% jump in profits in the last three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier. The company said that cutting costs had helped its net income rise to 465m euros (£395m; $ 632m) from 260m euros in the fourth quarter of 2009. But markets were disappointed by its sales figures, which Philips said had grown by just 2%. It also said …

Philips Profit Jumps 79% but Sales Weak
AMSTERDAM — Royal Philips Electronics , the world’s biggest lighting maker, on Monday reported net profit rose 79% in the fourth quarter, less than analysts had expected, as cost-cutting and shifts in currency values made up for weak sales. The company reported net profit of €465 million ($ 632 million) or €0.49 per share, up from €260 million. Sales rose 1.6% to €7.39 billion from a year ago …

Philips earnings rise on emerging markets

Philips earnings rise on emerging markets
Dutch electronics giant Philips today reported a more than three-fold rise in net income for 2010 due to increased emerging market sales. Net profit attributable to shareholders for the year was €1.45 billion, up from €410m in 2009, the company said in a statement.

Curved carbon for electronics of the future
A new scientific discovery could have profound implications for nanoelectronic components. Researchers have shown how electrons on thin tubes of graphite exhibit a unique interaction between their motion and their attached magnetic field — the so-called spin. The discovery paves the way for unprecedented control over the spin of electrons and may have a big impact on applications for spin-based …

Philips profit disappoints on weak TV sales
Philips Electronics reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter net profit, as poor TV sales hit its lifestyle division, and warned that consumers in mature markets will be reluctant to spend this year.

Philips SPA5210B/27 Notebook SoundBar

• USB plug for power and play
• No battery or adapter needed
• Carrying pouch included
• Digital stereo sound

Product Description
Screen-top Superstar. Just fasten me on top of your screen and I’ll sing for you! I’m a smart, compact, notebook USB speaker bar with a single convenient USB connection. Or put me next to your notebook and we can share your favorite sounds with everyone…. More >>

Philips SPA5210B/27 Notebook SoundBar