Authors:Leonard S. Hyman, Kit Konolige, Ellen Lapson, Te
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: industry, utility, electric, deregulation
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 1997-07-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1879087855
ISBN-13: 9781879087859

Once considered a stable investment with steady, if unspectacular, dividends, the electric utility industry has entered a period of major change. A redefined industry will require new analytical tools, and this proceedings offers practical guidance on navigating in unfamiliar waters.

Authors:Sanjiv Bhatia, Richard F. Hokenson, Jay H. Freed
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: industry, staples, consumer
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 1996-01-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1879087596
ISBN-13: 9781879087590

Worldwide changes in demand, demographics, and the political environment are buffeting the highly competitive consumer products industry. Differences in the pace of demographic changes around the world and the creation or expansion of national markets create shifting consumption patterns. These changes offer opportunities for creativity in product and marketing strategies. This proceedings explores the environment, structure, and criteria for investment success in the global food, beverage, tobacco, household staples, and personal care businesses.

Authors:Theodore Shasta, Maryann N. Keller, Robert A. Br
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: industry, automotive
Number of Pages: 123
Published: 1994-06-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1879087391
ISBN-13: 9781879087392

The automotive industry is testing new ways to stimulate demand and capture market share. As a result of these dynamics, the relationship between labor and management is changing, as are relations between manufacturers/dealers and dealers/customers. This proceedings analyzes both the cyclical nature of the automotive industry and the changes occurring within it.

Authors:Sanjiv Bhatia, Sumner M. Redstone, George Reed-D
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: industry, media
Number of Pages: 108
Published: 1996-06-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1879087693
ISBN-13: 9781879087699

During the past decade, the media industry has expanded rapidly through its involvement in the revolution in information delivery. Today, technological advances are combining with the emergence of new markets to globalize the industry and create new media outlets. This proceedings fosters a thorough understanding of industry dynamics, including the basic structure and environment of the industry sectors, and offers insights into valuation strategies.

Author: Alfred C. Morley
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: companies, securities, firms, insurance, thrifts, services, industry, banks, financial
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1992-09-12
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1879087170
ISBN-13: 9781879087170

Banks, thrifts, insurance companies, and securities firms have experienced upheavals. Although opportunities exist to gain from identifying winners, application of simple financial ratios to industry bank statement analysis can be misleading. This proceedings teaches the art of understanding the essential analytical elements of each sector.

Authors:Charles A. Ingene, Carl E. Steidtmann, Richard F
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: merchandisers, specialty, food, drug, retailers, apparel, discounters, industry, general, retail
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 1993-02-15
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 1879087219
ISBN-13: 9781879087217

Categories within the retailing industry have changed in the past decade, adapting to changing consumer demands. Consolidation has occurred among general merchandisers. In addition, specialty stores and high volume discounters now are formidable industry players. This proceedings notes ways to identify winning strategies, companies, and separate those retailers who are capable of responding to a rapidly changing environment. It includes discussions of demographic trends as well as using economic data.

Author: Thomas A. Petrie
Publisher: AIMR (CFA Institute)
Keywords: industries, gas, oil
Number of Pages: 161
Published: 1993-07-15
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1879087243
ISBN-13: 9781879087248

Fluctuations in supply and demand, innovations in technology, and changing regulations have dramatically changed the oil and gas industries in recent years. This proceedings explains the changes and explores their implications for the work of analysts and other investment professionals.