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Lincoln International EMS Stock Index for Q4 2016 Outperforms S&P
January 10, 2017 | Lincoln InternationalEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Lincoln International’s EMS Stock Index has outperformed the S&P in the fourth quarter of 2016. The Large Index (Tier 1) has increased by 8.5% from the previous quarter, while the Mid Index (Tier 2) has increased by 17.4% from Q3. The Small Index, on the other hand, fell by 11.8%. Overall, the EMS Index went up by 10% on-quarter.
Leading the gainers are Sanmina (Tier 1), whose quarter-over-quarter share price performance went up by 28.7%; Kimball Electronics (Tier 2), which posted a 31.3% gain; and SMTC (Tier 3), which increased by 10.9%.
Worst performers include Flex (Tier 1), which dropped by 5.5%; Sparton (Tier 2), which fell by 9.2%; and IEC Electronics (Tier 3), whose quarter-over-quarter share price performance fell by 25.2%.
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
09/13/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineAt the top of my list is “Silicon to Systems,” an interview with technology experts from IPC: Matt Kelly, Devan Iyer, and Kris Moyer. Also, this week, we hear from I-Connect007 Managing Editor Nolan Johnson, who’s been in Mexico for SMTA Guadalajara. Speaking of Mexico, I want to highlight an interview that appeared in IPC Community between Lorena Villanueva and Barjouth Aguilar of Flex, who talk about the importance of sustainability. I wrap up my recommendations with articles about solder printing and wet process control.
Flex Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
09/13/2024 | FlexFlex published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting the company's global sustainability performance and progress from calendar year 2023.
A Leader in Sustainability: Talking With Barjouth Aguilar of Flex
09/09/2024 | Lorena Villanueva, IPC Mexico, DirectorI first met Barjouth Aguilar in March 2024 at Women's IPC Day in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, an event organized within the framework of International Women's Day, when she participated in a panel meant to inspire attendants to learn more about the role of women in the electronics industry. Barjouth, a fellow Mexican, has become a woman I admire and respect.
nano3Dprint Unveils Cutting-Edge Conductive Silver Ink Products in Collaboration with Creative Materials
08/27/2024 | PRWEBnano3Dprint, a leading additive manufacturing and printed electronics solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Conductive Silver Ink Products for use in nano3Dprint's A2200, B3300 and MatDep Pro 3D printers.
Smartkem to Present at The International Conference on Flexible and Printed Electronics (ICFPE) 2024
08/21/2024 | BUSINESS WIREThe presentation, given by Smartkem Head of Technology Transfer, Steven Tsai, will take place during a session titled "Flexible and Printed Electronics: New Technologies and Applications", moderated by Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director at OE-A. Smartkem representatives will be in attendance throughout the conference, from Tuesday, August 28 to Friday, August 30, and will be available for 1-on-1 meetings.