Networking Stocks
Networking Stocks
The 10 Worst Networking and Electronics Stocks of 2010
It’s been a pretty kind year to stock investors, with the S&P showing a 12.8% gain in 2010. Of course, kindness might still feel relative after a lost decade of negative returns that included the nauseating depths and panic of the financial crisis.
Still, not every stock sees gains when a rising tide lifts all boats. Here’s a list of this year’s 10 worst performers in the networking and electronics industries, ignoring companies that have gone bankrupt or sunk below $200 million in market capitalization.
When I compiled a list of the 10 best performing stocks from these two industries in 2010, smaller networking companies dominated. That came largely at the expense of industry kingpin Cisco, which has struggled to compete in several key niches of networking technology. Cisco itself not only was unable to expand in several of these growth markets, but also saw its share price lag the market by 28%. Given Cisco’s inability to perform better in key markets and competitors pushing into networking that could use toeholds in key technologies, I proposed that 2011 could see a buyout swell in the industry.
One company whose name is constantly swirling in buyout talks, but has yet to be scooped up, is Brocade Communications. The company has large product portfolios not only in switches, but also in storage area network products. However, despite shopping itself, the company has been unable to find a buyer. During the year, it also experienced numerous setbacks, including weak guidance last quarter, which led to a 31% falloff in its share price during 2010.
The electronics side saw a veritable grab bag of companies underperforming. The biggest loser in the industry, China Security and Surveillance, suffered along with fellow Chinesesmall-cap peers. Itron posted record profits in 2010, but like EnerNOC and other companies making smart electricity products, it saw investors lose faith in the industry. Finally, SMART Modular Technologies recently collapsed after reporting poor guidance of its own last quarter.
So what’s in store for networking next year? I suspect we’ll see a string of buyouts. While companies like F5 Networks and Riverbed might be a little too richly priced to attract a bidding war, there’s plenty of other small fish in the sea to be stalked by networking aspirant HP, as well as Cisco and Juniper.
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ACE10-6500-K9 Cisco Network Module in stock ready to ship $4,500.00 |
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CISCO Network Module NME-APPRE-502-K9 *In Stock* $1,695.00 |
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New Marantz AV7005 Networking AV Preamp/Processor IN STOCK shipps within 24 Hour $1,599.00 |
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Cisco NM-1T3/E3 Network Module 2800/3600/3700/3725 3 in stock $245.00 |
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Wireless WIFI 4 Cameras & USB Receiver Network Audio US STOCK $181.99 |
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Wireless Waterproof IR Night Vision Camera receiver CCTV Network Webcam US STOCk $157.98 |
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Cisco NME-NAC-K9 network switch module 2800 2900 3800 3xAvail In Stock $145.00 |
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OutDoor IR 1M pixel HD IP Network Camera POE CCTV Waterproof US stock $128.77 |
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Niles IM-SERVER – NETWORK INTEGRATION MODULE Stock# FG01339 $99.95 |
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new Wireless Network WIFI IP Camera Outdoor Waterproof Security webcam US Stock $89.90 |
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Foscam FI8918W Wireless Wifi IP Camera Security Network US Stock $84.99 |
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Tenvis Mini Wireless WIFI IP Security Network CCTV Surveillance Camera US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Surveillance Camera Mini US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Surveillance Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Surveillance Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Mini Wireless WIFI IP Security Network Surveillance CCTV Camera US Stock $63.90 |
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Tenvis Network NightVision Wireless WIFI IP CCTV Camera Webcam Pan/Tilt US Stock $61.90 |
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Tenvis Mini IP Network Security CCTV Camera Wireless WIFI US Stock Black $60.99 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Camera US Stock $59.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Camera US Stock $59.90 |
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Hornby R4154A 00 Gauge Network SE Mk2A Brake 1st 17058 Passenger Rolling Stock C $59.49 |
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5E 6E SC8108 CAT5 RJ45 Network LAN Length Cable Tester Meter GRAY US STOCK HOT $58.78 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock NEW $57.99 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $57.99 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Surveillance Security CCTV Camera Mini US Stock $57.99 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Security CCTV Surveillance Camera Mini US Stock $57.99 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Surveillance Camera US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless WIFI Surveillance IP Network Pan/Tilt SPY CCTV Camera US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless WIFI IP Network Security Surveillance Camera Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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CCTV Network NightVision Wireless WIFI IP Camera Webcam Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless CCTV Network NightVision WIFI IP Camera Webcam Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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CCTV Network Surveillance Wireless WIFI IP Camera Webcam Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless CCTV IP Network Security Surveillance Camera Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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CCTV Wireless WIFI IP Network Security Surveillance Camera Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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Tenvis Network NightVision Wireless WIFI IP CCTV Camera Webcam Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless SPY IP Network Security Surveillance Camera Pan/Tilt US Stock $55.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Camera US Stock $55.90 |
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Tenvis Wireless WIFI IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Surveillance Camera US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless WIFI Surveillance IP Network Pan/Tilt CCTV Camera US Stock $55.90 |
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Wireless WIFI IP Camera Security CCTV Network Camera Tenvis Black US Stock $53.90 |
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ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router $170.00 The Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router is integrated with the Dual Band technology to provide any Internet-enabled devices with up to 450Mbps data transfers within 2.4-2.4835GHz wireless transmissions. Your online operations will be secured by the router’s WPS, WPA, WPA2, and WEP security protocols for your convenience. The router’s three detachable antennas ensure a stronger disp… |
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Sonos Bridge Instant Setup Solution For Sonos Wireless Network (BR100) $44.00 Sonos Wireless Bridge… |
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