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Earlier this week, Royal Philips Electronics warned that its television business would post a first-quarter loss. While TV sales have declined, the company says it sees a growing opportunity in healthcare. Greg Sebasky, CEO of Philips's North American operations, discusses the trends driving the growth -- and the challenges ahead.

Vizio widened its lead in the U.S. liquid-crystal-display television market in the fourth quarter, according to a new report from research firm iSuppli. Samsung and Sony lost market share from a year ago, although Sony gained ground from the third quarter.

Sony's quarterly profit dropped 8.6% as a strong yen and falling TV prices erased the boost the Japanese electronics and entertainment company got from its hit movie "The Social Network."

U.S. consumers spent 5% less on consumer electronics during the last holiday season compared to a year earlier, according to a new report from NPD Group. Even at discounted prices, Americans bought fewer flat-screen televisions and desktop computers, as well as lower-end digital cameras and MP3 players, according to the report.

Manufacturers of 3-D TVs are getting a lump of coal this holiday season. High expectations for frothy sales have failed to materialize, and price cuts of more than 40% continue during this critical selling period. Will 2011 turn out better?

Just in time for Black Friday, the prices of LCD TVs are expected to plummet. According to two independent research firms -- DisplaySearch and iSuppli -- prices will start dropping by the end of September by as much as 5%, with declines picking up steam as we head into the holiday shopping season....

Lower-than-expected flat-screen TV sales have created a glut in liquid-crystal display panels and are unlikely to be bolstered anytime soon from 3-D TV demand. That means prices for LCD panels -- and TVs -- are falling once again.