Collaborations, Strategic Divestitures and New Product Launches - Research Report on Apple, Sony, HARMAN, Clorox, and Newell Rubbermaid

NEW YORK, September 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE), HARMAN International Industries Inc. (NYSE: HAR), The Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX), and Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL). 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 10, 2013, Apple Inc. (Apple) and NTT DOCOMO (DOCOMO) announced that iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c will be available on the DOCOMO network starting September 20, 2013. According to Apple, the iPhone 5s features a new A7 64-bit chip, an 8 megapixel iSight camera, and Touch ID (a secure way to unlock phones with the touch of a finger), while the iPhone 5c features a 4-inch Retina display, an A6 chip, and an 8 megapixel iSight camera, both running on iOS 7. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, commented, "We've enjoyed tremendous success with iPhone in Japan, in fact it's the top selling smartphone in the country, and we look forward to delivering iPhone into even more customers' hands through NTT DOCOMO."  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.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-13/AAPL]

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Sony Corporation Research Report

On September 12, 2013, Sony Corporation (Sony) announced that it has entered into a contract to sell 155,000 shares of its 791,908 shares of M3, Inc. (M3) to Deutsche Securities Inc. for ¥37.8 billion. The Company stated that it will receive net cash proceeds from the sale of the same amount on September 17, 2013 and as a result of the sale, Sony expects to record an  operating gain of approximately ¥13 billion for Q2 FY 2014 (period ending March 31, 2014). According to Sony, it entered into this contract of sale as part of its initiative to transform its business portfolio and reorganize its assets. The Company also informed that it will still be a major shareholder of M3 and will also continue to pursue opportunities to collaborate with M3 in various business areas, including medical. The Full Research Report on Sony Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-13/SNE]

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HARMAN International Industries Inc. Research Report

On September 5, 2013, HARMAN International Industries Inc. (HARMAN) announced the launch of JBL Pebbles, a distinctive-looking stereo speaker system for desktop with digital signal processing and SlipStream Technology ensuring outstanding audio; an USB port to connect directly to computer for digital audio; and an AUX-in audio port for smartphones and MP3 players. "JBL Pebbles delivers great audio is a given, or we wouldn't put the JBL name on it," said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle. "But these speakers are also made to be displayed on your desktop, like the work of art that they are." Further, the Company informed that the system is available in a range of striking colors. The Full Research Report on HARMAN International Industries Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-13/HAR]

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The Clorox Co. Research Report    

On September 4, 2013, The Clorox Company (Clorox) announced the launch of Clorox 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer. According to the Company, the new product sanitizes soft surface, disinfects hard surfaces, eliminate airborne odor-causing bacteria, and reduces allergens. Jennifer Case, Marketing Manager, Clorox Professional Products Company, said, "We are committed to delivering science-based product solutions to help cleaning professionals tackle their toughest jobs more efficiently, so we're proud to introduce new Clorox 4 in One Disinfectant & Sanitizer which addresses several of our customers' unmet needs at once, saving them time and money, and helping them deliver a better clean." The Full Research Report on The Clorox Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-13/CLX]

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Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Research Report

On September 11, 2013, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (Newell Rubbermaid) announced that it has closed the sale of its Hardware business, which included the Amerock, Ashland, Bulldog, and Shur-Line brands, to Nova Capital, a specialist acquirer of corporate and private equity portfolios. According to the Company, with this transaction, it gains a more cohesive and focused portfolio of brands in five core business segments. The Company stated that the gross proceeds from the transaction were $214 million (which includes the retention of accounts receivable), and after-tax cash proceeds which the Company will receive will be approximately $175 million. The Full Research Report on Newell Rubbermaid Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-13/NWL]

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