Costain
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Costain is a UKconstruction company also involved in coal mining. Costain's performance is affected by its UScoal interests. The company invested too much in coal mines in West Kentucky and is faced withtechnical problems and problems with markets. The company aims to sell these assets but a salecould be delayed for some time. Meanwhile the UK construction market is weak, while delays incontracts created problems for the company in its overseas construction operations.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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AMEC
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AMEC plans to merge with AGRA, and this news led to a rally in AMEC's stock price, followed by a reversal. The company has diversified away from North Sea petroleum rigs, and has access to the market in Europe through its stake in Spie. Credit Lynnais rates the company's stocks a buy, and Merrill Lynch rates then an accumulate, while Charterhouse Securities rates them a reduce and sees better profiles in terms of risks and rewards fron Barratt Developments and others.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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AMEC
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AMEC should benefit from a rise in railroad and road investment in Britain, and is moving into service work which is more profitable, though the company faces competition and contracting still accounts for most revenue.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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