Undercover investing

Article Abstract:

The investor relation skills of nine firms were secretly tested to see how they deal with queries from investors or potential investors. Railtrack scored highest, while British Telecom and Ocean Wilsons came off worst.

Banking industry, Computer software industry, Software industry, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Retail industry, Retail trade, Airlines, Real estate industry, Marks and Spencer PLC, Surveys, British Telecommunications PLC, Alliance & Leicester PLC, British Airways PLC, MSFT, Shipping industry, Investor relations, Coatings industry, British Land Company PLC, Railroad holding companies, European Colour PLC, Ocean Wilsons (Holdings) PLC

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Focus on healthcare

Article Abstract:

Companies likely to benefit from changes in the public healthcare system in Britain are identified, as are trends in this industry, and trends in the public sector.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical & Health Services, Health care industry, Medical care, Public health

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War of the worlds

Article Abstract:

A focus on biowarfare by the US has led to a number of contracts for companies in Britain. The US is concerned about risks presented by bioterrorism.

Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Economic aspects, Biological warfare, Defense industry

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