Shoe industry

Article Abstract:

Many companies in the footwear industry are likely to emerge stronger later in 1999 after the inventory oversupply is brought back to normal at the retail level and gross margins for both retailers and manufacturers improve. However, the rapid expansion of retail store square footage has been a problem and this is likely to change in the near future, and new product introductions are also being planned. These stocks are best suited for investors with long-term goals.

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc., KCP

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Shoe industry

Article Abstract:

Profits and share prices of the dominant athletic footwear companies have continued to be weak in 1998, and the industry may be further harmed by the lockout of players in the National Basketball Association during the 1998-1999 season. Non-athletic shoe companies are also beginning to be hurt, as well, and recovery is not expected for several quarters in the future. These stocks are not recommended for conservative investors in 1998.

Shoe Stores

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Railroad industry

Article Abstract:

Consolidation in the railroad industry has been continuing in 1998, but many of the mergers have resulted in poorer safety and service records on the part of many of the new combinations. There has also been rail gridlock in the Western states, and some shippers have been hurt by this. These stocks have been volatile in the late 1990s' and only those investors who can tolerate risk over the long term should consider them.

Rail Transportation, Railroads, Holding companies, not elsewhere classified, Offices of Other Holding Companies, Railroad Holding Companies, Class 1 Railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., BNI, CSX Corp., Canadian Pacific Ltd., Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern Corp., Union Pacific Corp., Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp., CSX, CP, KSU, NSC, UNP, WCLX, Illinois Central Corp., IC

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