Remember the days when the Japanese electronic giants were huge household names? Just 10 years ago, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp built their global empires on making appliances such as televisions, radios, refrigerators and washing machines. But has it become a case of “Where are they now?” as they have been overtaken by the digital revolution and are now struggling to profit? These days, commuters are more likely to spend their journeys on an Apple or Samsung device rather than a Sony Walkman but they could still be in a position to survive and compete in the market. Not every firm needs to be Apple to generate revenue so investors should not write these firms off. Oren Laurent’s latest article examines the current situation and possible investment opportunities. Read more…