Environmental industry
Article Abstract:
The investment appeal of environmental industry stocks in 1999 has risen with the merger of Allied Waste Industries Inc and Browning-Ferris Industries Inc, and consolidation is continuing to have a positive impact on the industry. Prospects for price increases in the commercial and residential sectors have improved and the acquisition of smaller companies by larger ones will have an positive earnings impact, also. Investors will find these stocks attractive for the next three to five years.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1999
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Environmental industry
Article Abstract:
The environmental industry has been hurt by the soft US economy during the first half of the year 2001. Several companies have been able to reduce their debt after mergers and others have become more specialized within the industry. These stocks, however, are timely in 2001 and investors should find several good issues in this sector.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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Environmental industry
Article Abstract:
The soft US economy and other factors have caused earnings for the environmental industry to weaken in the year 2001. Specialized operations, such as water treatment and medical waste disposal are bright spots in the industry. Investors need to concentrate upon timely stocks.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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