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The outlook for the US electrical equipment industry for the year 2002 and later is still uncertain. Cost-cutting and other measures are being taken to better revenue by many companies. Investors must be selective with these stocks.

Industrial demand for electrical equipment is expected to remain weak through the year 2003, although orders have stabilized. The slow US economic recovery has also helped stock prices retreat. Investors need to be selective with these stocks.

The electrical equipment industry is in a challenging position early in the year 2002, although the US economy is appearing to rise. The power glut and lack of rising orders are among the causes. Investors need to focus only on the strongest stocks.

The lethargic global economy in the 4th qtr of the year 2001 has made the near-term forecast for the electrical equipment industry poor. The industry has been cutting costs to improve margins in 2001, and prospects may improve later in 2002. Investors need to focus on timely stocks in this industry.

The majority of the markets served by the electrical equipment industry have become sluggish after the terrorist attacks of Sep 11, 2001, and this expected to remain the case. The drop in consumer confidence and rise in unemployment will have negative influences, as well. Investors need to be selective when evaluating commitments to this industry.

Economic conditions for the electric equipment industry have worsened in the 2nd qtr of 2001. The outlook for the last six months of the year is also poor, as well. These stocks do not have positive valuations for investors.

Profit potential has made stocks in the electrical equipment industry more timely for the year 2000, even though this is a mature industry. Mergers, productivity enhancements, cost-cutting, and new products are the main influences for earnings in this sector, but there are economic variables to be considered. Investors should consider only those stocks that are timely.

Many companies in the highly diverse electrical equipment industry have maintained leadership positions although the industry as a whole has become mature. W.W. Grainger Inc and Johnson Controls Inc have become good workhorses within the industry, and good earnings growth are expected for both, as well as from Corning Inc and General Electric Co, two of the superstars. Investors should find timely stocks in this sector, several of which are appealing over the next three to five years.

Capital investment levels have a direct impact on the fortunes of many electrical equipment companies. Technological advances and an increase in research and development spending levels are good signs for the industry. Operating margins increased by approximately 150 basis points during the 1990s. Many electrical equipment companies have achieved consistent earnings and may appeal to conservative investors.

Stocks in the electric equipment industry have increased in timeliness in the first half of 1999 after a long period of underperforming the market. The industry is increasing its consolidation, even though most mergers and joint ventures are modest, and global markets have become important, as well, especially Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Investors need to concentrate on the most timely stocks in this industry that have strong earnings and good markets.

Top line advances have been difficult for the electrical equipment industry during the 1st qtr of 1999 due to sluggish demand caused by the poor Asian economy, the Brazilian devaluation, and other problems. Companies in the industry are cutting costs and engaging in selective acquisitions in order to increase profit growth, however, and this trend is continuing. These stocks are not timely in 1999 and investors should concentrate on those with the best potential for the next three to five years.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Emerson Electric Company for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company is involved in the design and manufacture of electrical and electronics products and systems for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Emerson Electric Co. for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company manufactures electronic and electrical products.

The shares of Emerson Electric Co. have an above-averge price appreciation potential over the 2010-2012 timeframe. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company designs and manufactures a range of electrical and electronic products.

The shares of Emerson Electric Co. have solid price appreciation potential over the 2010-2012 timeframe. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company offers a range of electrical and electronic products and systems for the consumer, commercial and industrial markets.

Emerson Electric Co., which manufactures a broad range of electrical and electronic products and systems for the commercial and industrial markets, have raised fiscal 2004 earning estimates by $.10 a share, to $2.75. Company is expecting a greater growth potential in its business due to six consecutive months of solid orders growth, up to 10-15 percent, from Asia and Europe on industrial automation segments and control divisions.