Another top contributor within producer durables was innovative test and measurement business, Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS), which advanced +25.94% after delivering better than expected revenue and earnings. The beat was driven by strong order growth across its end-markets, including 5G, automotive and energy, semiconductors, aerospace and defense; a faster than anticipated production recovery following the Northern California wildfires. KEYS also announced a $350M share repurchase authorization in the quarter.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' first quarter 2018 Ariel Fund shareholder letter.
