electronics

Labor Shortage Hits Foxconn’s U.S. Plant Project
Human Capital & Careers

Labor Shortage Hits Foxconn’s U.S. Plant Project

The Taiwanese firm denies a report that it is recruiting Chinese workers to fill a staffing gap at its Wisconsin factory.
By Matthew Heller | November 7, 2018
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Best Buy Shares Fall On Lowered Earnings Guidance
Supply Chain

Best Buy Shares Fall On Lowered Earnings Guidance

The retailer said it expects to earn between 79 and 84 cents per share in the current quarter, below analysts' estimates
By William Sprouse | August 28, 2018
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Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page
Strategy

Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page

The big semiconductor distributor charts a broad new strategic path and employs key financial strategies to overcome challenging times.
By David McCann | June 19, 2018
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Gibson Guitar Maker Faces Chapter 11 Music
Bankruptcy

Gibson Guitar Maker Faces Chapter 11 Music

Gibson Brands blames its bankruptcy on its attempt to evolve into a lifestyle brand by acquiring electronics companies.
By Matthew Heller | May 2, 2018
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Best Buy Comp Sales up 5.4% But Stock Dives
Financial Performance

Best Buy Comp Sales up 5.4% But Stock Dives

Investors apparently reacted to the cautionary comments of CEO Hubert Joly even though revenue and earnings beat analysts' estimates.
By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2017
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Best Buy Shares Rise 21% on Big Q1 Sales Beat
Financial Performance

Best Buy Shares Rise 21% on Big Q1 Sales Beat

Same-store sales had been expected to decline but the 1.6% gain suggests Best Buy is competing effectively with Amazon.
By Matthew Heller | May 25, 2017
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