Corning Incorporated (GLW), Agilent Technologies Inc. (A): Two Electronics Companies to Buy and One to Sell

Agilent is agile

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is thoroughly diversified. The company is involved in electronics, life sciences, communications and chemical analysis. The firm recently announced its modeling technology is being used by the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Research and Development Center. Also, in July, the company announced its new E6607C EXT wireless communications test set, which tests multiple wireless devices simultaneously.

The company has several competitive advantages in the various markets in which it’s involved, and its position can bring significant revenues. Because the company has dedicated a significant amount of time over the last few years streamlining its operations by optimizing manufacturing capabilities, its net profit could improve substantially in the years ahead. The firm also has a broad global reach, which allows it to potentially profit from developing world economies.

Technology is just getting started

The amount of progress society has made in the development of technology over the last two decades is staggering. But, like a snowball, each new layer leads to the collection of more layers, and before we know it, technology will control an even greater stake in the way we live our lives. Firms heavily invested in the sector are set to make major profits during this tremendous growth period.

The article 2 Electronics Companies to Buy and 1 to Sell originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Phillip Woolgar.

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