Electronics industry on the fast track.(Industry Outlook)(Industry Overview)

From: Plants Sites & Parks | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Berger, James T. | Copyright information

If the electronics industry feels bullish for 2004, there is good reason. Yearend 2003 data showed stellar numbers from the likes of IBM, Intel, Apple and Yahoo. Add to that an upbeat report from the IDC research group regarding PC sales, then consider some of these financial numbers that look the industry into 2004:

* IBM reported its net income doubled in 4th quarter 2003 to $2.7 billion.

* Sun Microsystems slashed its quarterly loss from $2.2 billion in 20...

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