ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported fiscal third quarter 2017 net revenue of $4.5 billion, up 4.1% year-over-year. The electronics manufacturer posted a net loss for the quarter of $25.7 million, compared to net income of $5.8 million the same quarter of 2016.

VASTERAS, SWEDEN -- Enics Sweden has begun negotiations with employee unions at its plants here as a precursor to layoffs or even shutdowns. The moves will affect plants in Västerås and Malmö, the company said in a statement today.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Spurred by new construction of semiconductor fabrication plants, spending on fab equipment will set records this year and next, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report. 

HAMPSHIRE, UK --  Smart toy sales will reach $15.5 billion in hardware and app content revenues by 2022, up from an estimated $4.9 billion in 2017, a new report from Juniper Research forecasts.