Michael Guckes

Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Electronics Industry Growing Faster Than National Economy

Gardner Intelligence’s collection and review of the reported financial results of over 90 publicly traded electronics firms through the first quarter of 2018 points to an industry in the midst of above-average growth.

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Moldmaking Index Marks Sharp Deceleration

The latest survey data suggests that the current market expansion may be nearing maturity as slowing growth in new orders and production is eclipsed by increasing growth in production throughput, factors that affect the Moldmaking Index, at 53.0 for June 2018.

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Consumer

Why a Decrease in Consumer Savings Is Good for Consumer Products

Consumer products goods companies should expect to do well in 2018.

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Moldmaking Industry Expansion Slows from First-Quarter Pace

A mix of factors influence the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking, at 55.8 for April.

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Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking Finishes Best Quarter Ever

New orders growth boosts Moldmaking Index, at 59.5 for March.

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Ecomonics

Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking Extends Record Growth Rate

Growth in backlogs are the primary driver of the Moldmaking Index, at 60.3 for February.

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Medical Industry Trends Point to Strong 2018

Gardner Business Index data trends point to medical manufacturing expansion.

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electronics

Electronics Revenue Projects Modest Growth in 2018

Forecasts of electronics industry spending have steadied, but recent Gardner data signals expansion may be just ahead.

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Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking Starts 2018 Breaking Records

New orders and production lift Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking, at 60.2 for January.

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Index Completes One of Its Best Years

Employment and new orders lift the Index, at 55.4 in December.

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Packaging

Wall Street Sees Growth in the Packaging Industry

Equities analysts predict 2018 and 2019 double-digit EBITDA growth.

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Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking, Index Completes One of Its Best Years

Employment and New Orders Lift Index, at 55.4 in December

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