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Is This Billionaire Activist Investor Setting His Sights on GoPro Inc.?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 10, 10:02AM CDT
Rumors are swirling that activist investor Carl Icahn is acquiring a stake in action camera maker GoPro . Call option activity for the stock has surged to five times that of puts, indicating that investors are...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), EBAY: 57.34 (+0.33), C: 52.43 (+0.30), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), MTW: 21.76 (+0.08), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Nikon announces the development of new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras
M2 - Fri Apr 10, 3:34AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras. This new firmware will provide support for recording command function with HDMI output to external recorders. Nikon plans to release the new firmware in succession this summer.
Three Nikon products receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 The Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, and the COOLPIX S6900
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 4:42PM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three Nikon products, the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, Advanced Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, and the COOLPIX S6900 compact digital camera, are recipients of the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015, sponsored by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.
Is GoPro Inc. Stock Worth $55?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 02, 11:20AM CDT
Shares of GoPro recently perked up after Dougherty & Co. analysts upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "buy" with a price target of $55. Should investors follow that suggestion and buy the stock, which has fallen...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66)
New Appointment of an Officer
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 2:01AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announces its new appointment of an officer as of April 1, 2015.
Leading Global 100 Medical Technology Companies 2015
M2 - Mon Mar 23, 10:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4m845/global_medical) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Technology 100 - An Industry Report" report to their offering. Medical technology aims to improve the quality of healthcare provided. Recent advances in this industry globally are focusing on cost reduction, less-invasive treatment options, and reduction in hospital stays and rehabilitation process. The global medical technology industry's market size stands at approximately 350 billion U.S. dollars. Despite ongoing commercial challenges in 2014, the global medtech industry's financial performance held steady at the relatively low levels of growth that have become common in recent years. Global medtech industry needs to better differentiate products or face commoditization. The medical technology sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent per year between 2013 and 2020 and the worldwide medtech sales are forecast to reach $514 billion by 2020. The in vitro diagnostics sector is expected to be the world's largest medtech segment in 2018, with sales of $54.5 billion, beating cardiology and diagnostic imaging to the top spot. With this special industry report, our endeavor is to provide the new investors globally with a complete resourceful research report for familiarizing with the present investment trends in global medical technology industry, which they would find beneficial to pursue for making business decisions in this sector. Report Highlights: - Leading 100 medical technology companies globally - Integration of company news and industry news, as well as rankings and stock market performances - Important M&A and alliances among leading global medical technology companies - International presence of global medical technology companies - R&D activities by global medical technology companies Key Topics Covered: Introduction Analysis Section: 1: Rankings of Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.1: Leading 100 Medical Technology Companies Globally (based on recent sales, net income, total assets, total equity) 1.2: Most Growing 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.3: Most Profitable 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 2: Stock Market Performance over 5 Years: Leading 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally News Section: 3: Key News of Medical Technology Sector Globally for Year 2014 3.1 - Key Company News: By Country and Company 3.2 - Key Company News: By News Category 3.3 - Key Industry News: By News Category 4: Important Alliances among Leading Medical Technology Companies Globally 5: International Presence of Global Medical Technology Companies 6: Research and Development Activities by Global Medical Technology Companies 7: Mergers and Acquisitions among Global Medical Technology Companies Companies Mentioned (Partial List) - Accuray Inc (United States) - Align Technology, Inc. (United States) - Boston Scientific Corporation (United States) - Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA (Germany) - Geratherm Medical AG (Germany) - GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark) - Medistim ASA (Norway) - Nihon Kohden Corporation (Japan) - Nikon Corporation (Japan) - Optos PLC (United Kingdom) - Ossur hf. (Iceland) - Prognosys Medical Systems Private Limited (India) - Quality Systems India Healthacare Pvt Ltd (India) - Revenio Group Oyj (Finland) - Techno Horizon Holdings Co Limited (Japan) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...al_medical
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Japanese Tech Sees Resurgent Short Interest
Markit - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 9:00AM CDT
Consolidation and risk separation are trending among Japanese electronics manufacturers as firms with concentrated consumer exposure are facing strong pressure from component commoditisation and smartphones. Japanese exports The most shorted...
GoPro: Apple Is Not The Threat
Mark Hibben - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 06, 1:08PM CST
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), KODK: 20.61 (+0.66), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
The Compelling Reason To Short GoPro
L&F Capital Management - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 27, 4:04PM CST
GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), HPQ: 32.11 (+0.56)
North American Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market Report 2014
M2 - Wed Dec 17, 6:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ddkrdp/micro_market) has announced the addition of the "Micro Market Monitor: North American Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market" report to their offering. North America is considered to be the largest market in the dermatology diagnostic devices market segment, which is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2012 to 2013. Cosmetic surgeries and dermatological treatment is progressing steadily, which has resulted in fueling the overall demand of the dermatology diagnostic devices market. The main purpose of these dermatology devices is to assist in identifying and monitoring a patient's skin condition. With the growing awareness of skin disorders among the recent population, there is a rising incidence of dermatological procedures in the market. This has significantly laid a positive impact on the growing dependence of these innovative dermatological diagnostic techniques. The growing incidence of non-invasive aesthetic procedures have progressed the demand of dermatological diagnostic devices market in North America. Several other factors that have added to this growing demand are the prevalence of skin disorders, such as several tanning issues caused due to sun exposure, skin cancer, psoriasis, varicose veins, pigmentation, and vascular lesions. Advancements made in the field of dermatology have also resulted in the emergence of state-of-the-art diagnostic devices that deliver quick and accurate results. This huge demand of highly sophisticated diagnostic devices required to effectively examine patients and recommend necessary treatment measures have further influenced the North America dermatology diagnostic devices market to a large extent. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Overview 5. U.S. Dermatology Diagnostic Devices By Types 6. U.S. Dermatology Treatmetn Devices By Types 7. Company Profiles - Alma Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd. - Amd Global Telemedicine Inc - Applisonix Ltd - Biolitec Ag - Carl Zeiss - Cutera, Inc. - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - Fei Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - Genesis Biosystems - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Syneron Medical Ltd. - Heine Optotechnik - Solta Medical, A Division Of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Llc. - Photomedex, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dd...cro_market
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GoPro vs. Panasonic: Who Will Own the 4K Action Cam Market?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 15, 2:15PM CST
GoPro currently dominates over 90% of the action camera market. But looking ahead, many investors are concerned that cheaper devices will chip away at the company's market share and force it to lower prices. Those fears were partially confirmed...
NFLX: 454.57 (+15.07), CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), VA: 29.29 (-0.28), FB: 82.04 (-0.13), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), MSFT: 41.72 (+0.24)
Why GoPro Is Killing Sony in the Action Cam Market
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 11, 10:03AM CST
Most investors know that GoPro dominates the video camera market, but many don't realize that Sony sits in second place. In 2013, IDC reported that GoPro controlled 30.4% of the camcorder market, compared to a respectable 20.8% for Sony. In the...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), VA: 29.29 (-0.28), FB: 82.04 (-0.13), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), GOOGL: 548.54 (+0.52), MSFT: 41.72 (+0.24), GOOG: 540.01 (-0.77)
Global Microscopy Market Outlook 2014-2019 - Product (Optical, Confocal, Electron, Scanning) & Application (Semiconductor, Life Science, Nanotechnology) Analysis
M2 - Wed Dec 10, 8:17AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j64lw9/microscopy_market) has announced the addition of the "Microscopy Market by Product, Application & by End User - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The microscopy market is expected to grow at a single-digit CAGR of 7.2% to reach $5,756.0 million by 2019 from $4,065.8 million in 2014. Rising Focus on Nanotechnology, Technological Advancements, and Increasing Federal Support to Drive Growth of the Microscopy Market Developing markets such as the Middle East, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China, and India are lucrative markets for microscopy, owing to favorable government incentives and corporate funding. The report segments the global microscopy market by product, application, end user, and geography. The optical microscopy segment accounted for the largest share of the global microscopy market, by product. However, the electron microscopes segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the forecast period. Super-resolution microscopes are the key playing field in the microscopy product market, owing to ongoing technological advancements in this segment. On the basis of applications, the microscopy market is categorized into semiconductors, life sciences, nanotechnology, and material science. Nanotechnology is expected to be the new revenue pocket in the application market. Rising focus on nanotechnology, favorable government and corporate funding, and technological advancements are propelling the growth of these segments. Academic institutes are the major end user of the microscopy market, followed by industries. The large share of this segment can be attributed to increase in research activities and favorable government funding. New and innovative product launches was the dominant strategy adopted by key industry participants to increase their market share and cater to unmet needs. The deviations and overlap of revenue between applications and products in a number of sources was the major challenge faced while estimating market size. This challenge was overcome by validating data through a large number of industry experts and key opinion leaders. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Insights 7 Microscopy Market, By Product 8 Microscopy Market, By Application 9 Microscopy Market, By End User 10 Geographic Analysis 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles - Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss AG - Danaher Corporation - Danish Micro Engineering - FEI Co. - Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation - Jeol Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Olympus Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6...opy_market
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Black Friday Scorecard: Best Buy Gets an 'A-' With More, Better Staff
at The Street - Mon Dec 01, 9:09AM CST
At Best Buy, holiday sales results this year may depend on investments made in employee training, especially in sales of complex tech gear.
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), TGT: 83.57 (+0.28), WMT: 80.65 (-0.19), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), BBY: 38.58 (-0.13), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Black Friday Scorecard: Target Gets a 'B+' on Strong Electronics, Housewares Sales
at The Street - Fri Nov 28, 9:40AM CST
Shoppers crowded Target on Thanksgiving, buying high-margin items like iPads and Beats by Dre Solo headphones.
MAT: 24.23 (-0.04), TGT: 83.57 (+0.28), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Acacia's subsidiary signs settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments
M2 - Wed Sep 24, 6:06AM CDT
Patent licensing company Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Super Resolution Technologies LLC, has entered into a settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc.
ACTG: 10.73 (-0.07)
Acacia Subsidiary Enters Into Settlement and Patent License Agreement With Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Sep 23, 5:00AM CDT
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) announced today that its Super Resolution Technologies LLC subsidiary has entered into a settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc. The agreement resolves litigation that was pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
ACTG: 10.73 (-0.07)
Are GoPro's Content Plans Enough to Support Its Valuation?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 20, 8:08AM CDT
The GoPro Network is of key interest to investors. Source: GoPro's S-1. GoPro 's short time as a publicly-traded company has provided more twists and turns than many of its users' videos. The newest twist comes courtesy of CFO Jack Lazar's...
GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), JPM: 61.70 (+0.23), GOOGL: 548.54 (+0.52), GOOG: 540.01 (-0.77), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) Jumps: Stock Rises 15.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 8:25AM CDT
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) was a big mover last session, with shares rising over 15% on the day.
OESX: 3.39 (+0.02), SPIL: 8.19 (+0.08), MKSI: 34.08 (+0.04)
Is This Billionaire Activist Investor Setting His Sights on GoPro Inc.?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 10, 10:02AM CDT
Rumors are swirling that activist investor Carl Icahn is acquiring a stake in action camera maker GoPro . Call option activity for the stock has surged to five times that of puts, indicating that investors are...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), EBAY: 57.34 (+0.33), C: 52.43 (+0.30), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), MTW: 21.76 (+0.08), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Nikon announces the development of new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras
M2 - Fri Apr 10, 3:34AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras. This new firmware will provide support for recording command function with HDMI output to external recorders. Nikon plans to release the new firmware in succession this summer.
Three Nikon products receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 The Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, and the COOLPIX S6900
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 4:42PM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three Nikon products, the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, Advanced Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, and the COOLPIX S6900 compact digital camera, are recipients of the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015, sponsored by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.
Is GoPro Inc. Stock Worth $55?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 02, 11:20AM CDT
Shares of GoPro recently perked up after Dougherty & Co. analysts upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "buy" with a price target of $55. Should investors follow that suggestion and buy the stock, which has fallen...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66)
New Appointment of an Officer
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 2:01AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announces its new appointment of an officer as of April 1, 2015.
Leading Global 100 Medical Technology Companies 2015
M2 - Mon Mar 23, 10:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4m845/global_medical) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Technology 100 - An Industry Report" report to their offering. Medical technology aims to improve the quality of healthcare provided. Recent advances in this industry globally are focusing on cost reduction, less-invasive treatment options, and reduction in hospital stays and rehabilitation process. The global medical technology industry's market size stands at approximately 350 billion U.S. dollars. Despite ongoing commercial challenges in 2014, the global medtech industry's financial performance held steady at the relatively low levels of growth that have become common in recent years. Global medtech industry needs to better differentiate products or face commoditization. The medical technology sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent per year between 2013 and 2020 and the worldwide medtech sales are forecast to reach $514 billion by 2020. The in vitro diagnostics sector is expected to be the world's largest medtech segment in 2018, with sales of $54.5 billion, beating cardiology and diagnostic imaging to the top spot. With this special industry report, our endeavor is to provide the new investors globally with a complete resourceful research report for familiarizing with the present investment trends in global medical technology industry, which they would find beneficial to pursue for making business decisions in this sector. Report Highlights: - Leading 100 medical technology companies globally - Integration of company news and industry news, as well as rankings and stock market performances - Important M&A and alliances among leading global medical technology companies - International presence of global medical technology companies - R&D activities by global medical technology companies Key Topics Covered: Introduction Analysis Section: 1: Rankings of Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.1: Leading 100 Medical Technology Companies Globally (based on recent sales, net income, total assets, total equity) 1.2: Most Growing 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.3: Most Profitable 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 2: Stock Market Performance over 5 Years: Leading 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally News Section: 3: Key News of Medical Technology Sector Globally for Year 2014 3.1 - Key Company News: By Country and Company 3.2 - Key Company News: By News Category 3.3 - Key Industry News: By News Category 4: Important Alliances among Leading Medical Technology Companies Globally 5: International Presence of Global Medical Technology Companies 6: Research and Development Activities by Global Medical Technology Companies 7: Mergers and Acquisitions among Global Medical Technology Companies Companies Mentioned (Partial List) - Accuray Inc (United States) - Align Technology, Inc. (United States) - Boston Scientific Corporation (United States) - Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA (Germany) - Geratherm Medical AG (Germany) - GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark) - Medistim ASA (Norway) - Nihon Kohden Corporation (Japan) - Nikon Corporation (Japan) - Optos PLC (United Kingdom) - Ossur hf. (Iceland) - Prognosys Medical Systems Private Limited (India) - Quality Systems India Healthacare Pvt Ltd (India) - Revenio Group Oyj (Finland) - Techno Horizon Holdings Co Limited (Japan) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...al_medical
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Japanese Tech Sees Resurgent Short Interest
Markit - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 9:00AM CDT
Consolidation and risk separation are trending among Japanese electronics manufacturers as firms with concentrated consumer exposure are facing strong pressure from component commoditisation and smartphones. Japanese exports The most shorted...
GoPro: Apple Is Not The Threat
Mark Hibben - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 06, 1:08PM CST
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), KODK: 20.61 (+0.66), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
The Compelling Reason To Short GoPro
L&F Capital Management - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 27, 4:04PM CST
GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), HPQ: 32.11 (+0.56)
North American Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market Report 2014
M2 - Wed Dec 17, 6:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ddkrdp/micro_market) has announced the addition of the "Micro Market Monitor: North American Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market" report to their offering. North America is considered to be the largest market in the dermatology diagnostic devices market segment, which is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2012 to 2013. Cosmetic surgeries and dermatological treatment is progressing steadily, which has resulted in fueling the overall demand of the dermatology diagnostic devices market. The main purpose of these dermatology devices is to assist in identifying and monitoring a patient's skin condition. With the growing awareness of skin disorders among the recent population, there is a rising incidence of dermatological procedures in the market. This has significantly laid a positive impact on the growing dependence of these innovative dermatological diagnostic techniques. The growing incidence of non-invasive aesthetic procedures have progressed the demand of dermatological diagnostic devices market in North America. Several other factors that have added to this growing demand are the prevalence of skin disorders, such as several tanning issues caused due to sun exposure, skin cancer, psoriasis, varicose veins, pigmentation, and vascular lesions. Advancements made in the field of dermatology have also resulted in the emergence of state-of-the-art diagnostic devices that deliver quick and accurate results. This huge demand of highly sophisticated diagnostic devices required to effectively examine patients and recommend necessary treatment measures have further influenced the North America dermatology diagnostic devices market to a large extent. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Overview 5. U.S. Dermatology Diagnostic Devices By Types 6. U.S. Dermatology Treatmetn Devices By Types 7. Company Profiles - Alma Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd. - Amd Global Telemedicine Inc - Applisonix Ltd - Biolitec Ag - Carl Zeiss - Cutera, Inc. - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - Fei Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - Genesis Biosystems - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Syneron Medical Ltd. - Heine Optotechnik - Solta Medical, A Division Of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Llc. - Photomedex, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dd...cro_market
ELOS: 12.54 (-0.06), CYNO: 32.39 (-0.60), LMNS: 11.70 (-0.04)
GoPro vs. Panasonic: Who Will Own the 4K Action Cam Market?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 15, 2:15PM CST
GoPro currently dominates over 90% of the action camera market. But looking ahead, many investors are concerned that cheaper devices will chip away at the company's market share and force it to lower prices. Those fears were partially confirmed...
NFLX: 454.57 (+15.07), CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), VA: 29.29 (-0.28), FB: 82.04 (-0.13), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), MSFT: 41.72 (+0.24)
Why GoPro Is Killing Sony in the Action Cam Market
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 11, 10:03AM CST
Most investors know that GoPro dominates the video camera market, but many don't realize that Sony sits in second place. In 2013, IDC reported that GoPro controlled 30.4% of the camcorder market, compared to a respectable 20.8% for Sony. In the...
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), VA: 29.29 (-0.28), FB: 82.04 (-0.13), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), GOOGL: 548.54 (+0.52), MSFT: 41.72 (+0.24), GOOG: 540.01 (-0.77)
Global Microscopy Market Outlook 2014-2019 - Product (Optical, Confocal, Electron, Scanning) & Application (Semiconductor, Life Science, Nanotechnology) Analysis
M2 - Wed Dec 10, 8:17AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j64lw9/microscopy_market) has announced the addition of the "Microscopy Market by Product, Application & by End User - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The microscopy market is expected to grow at a single-digit CAGR of 7.2% to reach $5,756.0 million by 2019 from $4,065.8 million in 2014. Rising Focus on Nanotechnology, Technological Advancements, and Increasing Federal Support to Drive Growth of the Microscopy Market Developing markets such as the Middle East, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China, and India are lucrative markets for microscopy, owing to favorable government incentives and corporate funding. The report segments the global microscopy market by product, application, end user, and geography. The optical microscopy segment accounted for the largest share of the global microscopy market, by product. However, the electron microscopes segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the forecast period. Super-resolution microscopes are the key playing field in the microscopy product market, owing to ongoing technological advancements in this segment. On the basis of applications, the microscopy market is categorized into semiconductors, life sciences, nanotechnology, and material science. Nanotechnology is expected to be the new revenue pocket in the application market. Rising focus on nanotechnology, favorable government and corporate funding, and technological advancements are propelling the growth of these segments. Academic institutes are the major end user of the microscopy market, followed by industries. The large share of this segment can be attributed to increase in research activities and favorable government funding. New and innovative product launches was the dominant strategy adopted by key industry participants to increase their market share and cater to unmet needs. The deviations and overlap of revenue between applications and products in a number of sources was the major challenge faced while estimating market size. This challenge was overcome by validating data through a large number of industry experts and key opinion leaders. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Insights 7 Microscopy Market, By Product 8 Microscopy Market, By Application 9 Microscopy Market, By End User 10 Geographic Analysis 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles - Asylum Research (Oxford Instruments) - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss AG - Danaher Corporation - Danish Micro Engineering - FEI Co. - Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation - Jeol Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Olympus Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/j6...opy_market
DHR: 84.98 (-0.48), FEIC: 78.94 (+0.14)
Black Friday Scorecard: Best Buy Gets an 'A-' With More, Better Staff
at The Street - Mon Dec 01, 9:09AM CST
At Best Buy, holiday sales results this year may depend on investments made in employee training, especially in sales of complex tech gear.
CAJ: 37.43 (-0.07), AMZN: 382.65 (-0.89), TGT: 83.57 (+0.28), WMT: 80.65 (-0.19), SNE: 30.56 (+0.66), BBY: 38.58 (-0.13), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Black Friday Scorecard: Target Gets a 'B+' on Strong Electronics, Housewares Sales
at The Street - Fri Nov 28, 9:40AM CST
Shoppers crowded Target on Thanksgiving, buying high-margin items like iPads and Beats by Dre Solo headphones.
MAT: 24.23 (-0.04), TGT: 83.57 (+0.28), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Acacia's subsidiary signs settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments
M2 - Wed Sep 24, 6:06AM CDT
Patent licensing company Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Super Resolution Technologies LLC, has entered into a settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc.
ACTG: 10.73 (-0.07)
Acacia Subsidiary Enters Into Settlement and Patent License Agreement With Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc.
Business Wire - Tue Sep 23, 5:00AM CDT
Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) announced today that its Super Resolution Technologies LLC subsidiary has entered into a settlement and patent license agreement with Nikon Corporation and Nikon Instruments Inc. The agreement resolves litigation that was pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
ACTG: 10.73 (-0.07)
Are GoPro's Content Plans Enough to Support Its Valuation?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 20, 8:08AM CDT
The GoPro Network is of key interest to investors. Source: GoPro's S-1. GoPro 's short time as a publicly-traded company has provided more twists and turns than many of its users' videos. The newest twist comes courtesy of CFO Jack Lazar's...
GPRO: 45.25 (+1.55), JPM: 61.70 (+0.23), GOOGL: 548.54 (+0.52), GOOG: 540.01 (-0.77), AAPL: 127.10 (+0.54)
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) Jumps: Stock Rises 15.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 8:25AM CDT
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) was a big mover last session, with shares rising over 15% on the day.
OESX: 3.39 (+0.02), SPIL: 8.19 (+0.08), MKSI: 34.08 (+0.04)
