Anticipated Future Products, Safety Reports, Leadership Changes, Inclusion on Indices, and Quarterly Financial Results - Research Report on Apple, GM, Ford, Johnson Controls, and SHFL Entertainment

NEW YORK, September 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI), and SHFL Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: SHFL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Apple Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc. (Apple)'s new high-end iPhone gives a glimpse of future products that may be in store from the world's most valuable company. As per the report, according to technology analysts who study Apple,the new motion-sensor chip inside the iPhone 5s lays the groundwork for wearable computing products, while its fingerprint sensor creates opportunities to make the smartphone a tool for making purchases at stores. The Bloomberg report further stated that another new processor chip in the device may give Apple the chance to switch its Mac computers away from Intel Corporation chips. The Full Research Report on Apple Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/e809_AAPL]

General Motors Company Research Report

On September 16, 2013, General Motors Company (GM) announced the release of a report by Safe Kids Worldwide - Buckle Up: Every Ride, Every Time, which has been funded as part of a $2 million grant from the General Motors Foundation. The report, which is based on a national online survey of 1,002 parents and caregivers of children ages 10 and under, revealed that one in four parents and caregivers admit to have driven without making sure their children are safely secured in vehicles. Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Sustainability and Global Regulatory Affairs, and a GM Foundation Board Member, said, "As kids grow up, it can be easy to forget the importance of taking time to buckle up, especially on a quick or overnight trip. Unfortunately, exceptions can lead to tragedies. The research findings underscore the importance of remaining vigilant about buckling up throughout a child's lifetime. There is no reason important enough to take the risk." The Full Research Report on General Motors Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/7634_GM]

Ford Motor Company Research Report

On September 13, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) announced a series of changes within its leadership team to continue delivering the Company's One Ford plan for profitable growth. According to Ford, Ken Czubay, Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Sales, and Service, has elected to retire after four decades in the automotive industry; while John Felice was elected a Ford Motor Company Officer and named Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Sales, and Service. Ford also announced that Barb Samardzich has been appointed Chief Operator Officer, Ford of Europe and succeeding her is Joe Bakaj, who has been appointed as Vice President, Product Development, Ford of Europe. Lastly, Bob Fascetti was elected a Ford Motor Company Officer and named Vice President, Powertrain Engineering, succeeding Bakaj. Ford informed that all retirements and appointments will be effective on November 1, 2013. The Full Research Report on Ford Motor Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/4863_F]

Johnson Controls Inc. Research Report

On September 12, 2013, Johnson Controls Inc. (Johnson Controls) announced its inclusion on both the World and North America Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2013. According to Johnson Controls, it is the only North American Company under the Automobiles & Components category named to the World Index, and one of the only two companies in that category named to the North America Index. Further, Johnson Control stated that the Company has been included in both DJSI indices for the ninth consecutive year. Iain Campbell, Vice President, Energy, Sustainability, and Government Affairs for Johnson Controls said, "We are proud of our inclusion on these prestigious indexes. Our focus on the environmental, social and governance aspects of our business and their alignment with our economic priorities is driving positive business outcomes for our corporation." The Full Research Report on Johnson Controls Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/32fc_JCI]

SHFL Entertainment Inc. Research Report

On September 6, 2013, SHFL Entertainment Inc. (SHFL Entertainment) announced its Q3 FY2013 financial results (period ended July 31, 2013). The Company's total revenue increased 16.0% YoY to $73.5 million during the quarter. The Company stated that the increase in total revenue was primarily due to a 79% YoY increase in Electronic Table Systems (ETS) revenue. In addition, SHFL Entertainment stated that the Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Utility and Proprietary Table Games (PTG) business also contributed to overall growth in Q3 FY2013. Net income for the quarter came in at $6.4 million or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.4 million or $0.18 per diluted share in Q3 FY2012. The Full Research Report on SHFL Entertainment Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/80cd_SHFL]

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