Securities brokerage industry
Article Abstract:
Security industry earnings are expected to remain high in 1996, following an upward trend in January, 1996 and a banner year in 1995 that was surpassed only by a record year in 1993. However, while stock prices of security brokerage firms have jumped in recent weeks, they recorded a 20% drop in late 1995 and are notorious for unusually large ups and downs. Many securities industry firms have taken measures to equalise revenues and stabilize profitability which should enhance but not quaranty higher returns to investors.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Securities brokerage industry
Article Abstract:
Stockbrokers reported record earnings during 1st qtr 1996 and results from the first weeks of the second quarter show continued gains quickening investor interest in stockbroker securities. Although earnings have boomed, so have securities prices but trading have reached new highs. Many stockbrokers are expected the outperform market averages for 6-12 months. Possible investors should remember that this is an industry with a cyclical history and that current earnings may be at their periodic high.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Securities brokerage industry
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The greatest revenues and profits for the securities brokerage industry took place during the first six months of 1996. However, the stock price and the stock performance have not done as well as they did in late 1995. As a result, there is concern that profits and revenues will begin to decrease and caution should be exhibited by investors.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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