An industry that has seen a great improvement with the introduction of smart phones: Yes, it is Comp

Computer hardware are products that are tangible and have a very specialized industry that produces vital components of computers including Mouse, CPU, and Keyboards etc. Companies like Apple, Dell, Sony and Toshiba have huge market shares in this industry.

With the growing demand for smaller and the inclination of the world towards a more portable gadgets, the computers are becoming smaller but faster and more efficient and effective in their performance. Imagine a slow Pentium 1 computer and its performance that was used around a decade and half back and compare it with the slim Samsung laptop or tablet that has an I7 processor by Intel Inc. The producers are working to develop smaller and stronger microcomputers to meet this growing demand for faster computers. Now, computers are seen in many shapes like Toys, vehicles, tablets and laptops etc.

HPQ and Dell have been the leaders of the consumer PC market, HP through its retail channels and Dell using its pioneering direct sales model. Whereas In other hardware products like processor, screens etc. Apple and Gateway have survived by using this tactic, Apple with an eye for aesthetics and a user-friendly operating system, Gateway by building a reputation for stellar service and support. Both companies have also opened into the retail business with branded stores.

For past some years Apple has been dominating the industry with its quality products and is therefore gaining market share and posting good financial performance. The latest information of Apple Inc. shows that the volume of stock traded is 3.4m, the share opened with a price of 592 US$ and closed at 592.83 US$ recording a change of +0.10 or 0.2%. The 52 weeks high as been 604.41$, Market capacity is around510.7 billion while average volume in 10 days has been 10.4m. Dividend has been $13.16 while PE/Tm is 14.2x and Dividend yield is 2.1%. These are all some encouraging signs as the market leader is recording a good show. For more detailed information please visit Bidnessetc.com

Other companies like Silicom Ltd. has been trading at 47.75 US$ recording a big change of 3.59% or +1.65. NetApp Inc. as been trading at 34.57 recording a positive change of 2.92%. Xplore technologies corp. 3d systems corp. and Seagate Technologies Plc are also posting positive financial performance.

The overall performance of the industry has been satisfactory considering the fact that computers industry is now growing with the development of smart phones and tablets. The overall performance is that today’s change has been +0.20%, the last year increase has been +29.60%, The market capacity in US dollars is 880.6 Billion and there are 432 companies. If you want more up to date information regarding computer hardware industry please visit bidnessetc.com

However, still some companies who are unable to match the current pace of the growing computer environment have faced a downward trend. Companies like Radisys Corp. traded at 3.04$ recording a -0.13/-4.10% change. ICAD Inc. started at 7.28 recording a decline of 0.18 or -2.41%. Other companies in US like Mercury systems, Ingram micro and Qumu Corp are also facing a downward trend