Telecom Bill... dont't look for near term winners... insiders aren't

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The signing into law of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 by US Pres Bill Clinton was met with enthusiasm by telecommunications firms. In particular, the law is expected to benefit cable companies and cable equipment manufacturers in the near term. However, these companies would have to upgrade from copper to fiber optic delivery systems if they are to fully exploit the law's benefits. The law also affects cellular, telecommunications hardware, data networking and Regional Bell Operating Companies. Its signing has also affected insider trading activity.

Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry

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Expect higher rates ... tougher market sledding

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The US Federal Reserve Board (FRB) is expected to advance measures that would protect the dollar from devaluating further. FRB Chmn. Alan Greenspan is likely to increase interest rates as part of these measures and will defend this action to be a means of protecting the economy against inflation. Meanwhile, the stock market has not been greatly affected by the devaluation and is likely to experience increased activity in insider trading.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Deposit Interest Regulation, Prices and rates, Economic policy, Interest rates, United States. Federal Reserve Board, Dollar (United States), Banking law

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Think copper's going higher? Check Insiders first

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Copper producer shares staged a strong rally in late Jul. 1995 in anticipation of a tight metal market. Industry observers have opted for a more cautious prediction of the commodity's future, though, due to an expected oversupply. The spectre of a possible copper surplus was reflected in the sales involving Asarco Inc., Phelps Dodge Corp. and Magma Copper Co.

Copper Mines, Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining, Primary copper, Copper ores, Copper, Primary Smelting and Refining of Copper, Copper mining, Copper industry, Securities, Copper products, Phelps Dodge Corp., PD, Asarco Inc., AR, Magma Copper Co., MCU

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