Comparing CTS

CTS and Sparton are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends. CTS has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Ultra Electronics ditches 180m submarine takeover on US fears

Embattled submarine hunter Ultra Electronics killed off the takeover of its US partner on Monday because of rising fears in Washington about a monopoly. The UK-based military supplier's A 180 million deal for its joint venture partner, New York-listed Sparton Corporation, has been stymied by US officials who want the pair to compete for American navy contracts instead of merging.