Precision instrument industry
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The precision instrument industry comprises the industrial capital goods and consumer market sectors. Debt burden, real wages, and employment all affect the consumer goods area, which may be inhibited in 1996. Although defense related business is weak for capital goods, demand is rising in the Pacific Rim and Europe. Strong earnings in 1995 make these stocks timely, and future returns are attractive for several issues.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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Precision instrument industry
Article Abstract:
Sales and earnings for the precision instrument industry have outperformed the market in 1995, and this will continue in 1996. Cost cutting, demand, higher prices, and volume have been the main factors. Foreign demand in the European and Japanese markets, where many companies do business, will aid in earnings growth. Several stocks in this industry are good investments 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: 1995
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Precision instrument industry
Article Abstract:
Manufacturers of precision instruments saw sales figures continue upward in early 1995, a trend that began in mid-1991. Analysts expect the upswing to continue through 1996. High demand will support firm pricing, leading to greater increases in profits than sales. The industry has also made significant cuts in fixed costs.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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