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Soft advertising and consolidation have been the major trends in the entertainment industry in 2001. New technology, such as DVD, has also become more important to the industry. Investors need to show caution regarding these issues, but several companies have potential over the next three to five years.

Stocks in the machinery industry have fallen due to poor sales in 2000 and 2001. The companies that comprise this industry have cut staff and production as a result. These stocks are best suited for long-term investors over the next three to five years.

Slow demand has led to lower earnings in the auto parts industry in 2001 and this is expected to continue for the near future. Both original equipment makers and the aftermarket segment are not doing well. These stocks are not timely for 2001, but several have potential for the next three to five years.

The growth of the telecommunications market in the 1990s has led to more capital equipment than the industry can absorb in 2001, with a resulting financial weakness. Industry consolidation and new technology are expected to remedy this in the future, however. Investors need to be selective in this industry.

Local telecommunications markets are doing well, but long-distance operations are ailing. Web and Internet-based companies still show promise, and wireless communications has penetrated only 39% of the market. Growth and risk-tolerant investors should find several opportunities in this sector.

Many of the stocks in the internet industry have begun to recover in 2001, although they are not at the same price levels during the year 2000. Several internet companies have begun charging fees in response to costs and the need to focus on the bottom line. Many of these stocks are poised for a turnaround in 2001 and 2002 although the industry remains volatile.

The economic environment for the computer software and services industries is difficult in the year 2001 as many customers have deferred spending. The economy is expected to improve later in 2001 and the outlook for the next three to five years is favorable. There are, however, some timely stocks in these industries, and several have good price potential.

Stocks in the entertainment industry have not done well during the 1st qtr of 2001 and the industry is not timely. Many sectors of the industry are converging and further consolidation is to be expected. There are, however, several good selections in this area for investors to consider.

Many of the companies that comprise the various sectors of the recreation industry showed disappointing earnings in the 1st qtr of the year 2001. There are, however, several good stock selections for the coming year. Investors need to be selective as this industry covers a broad range.

Internet and other technology stocks have continued to fall in 2001 and the industry has lost value as a result. Many Internet companies have started to charge fees for a variety of economic factors, and merge activity is expected to continue in 2001. These stocks, with a few exceptions, are under price pressure for 2001, and this will continue for the near future.

Publishing industry stocks have outperformed the market in early 2001 due to sector rotation and other factors. Revenue from advertising may slow in the year, but spending for education is increasing, and more attention is being focused on electronic publishing. Several of these stocks should perform well over the next three to five years.

Results for the various companies that comprise the recreation industry are expected to be hampered by the slowing of the US economy in the 1st qtr of the year 2001. There are, however, several good long term investments, but weather and other outside factors need to be considered. There are some timely stocks here, but investors need to be selective.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Johnson Controls, Inc. from 1988 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Intermet Corporation from 1994 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of TDC A/S from 1994 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Qualcomm Inc. from 1990 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of DSP Group, Inc. from 1994 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Commscope, Inc. from 1997 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Black Box Corporation from 1994 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Andrew Corporation from 1988 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of IDT Corporation from 1996 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 1996 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and financial details of Exelixis, Inc. from 1998 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and the assets position of the company for the period 2007-09 are made using value line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details of Steris Corporation from the year 1992-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details of Priority Healthcare from the year 1997-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

The drug unit sales of Johnson & Johnson are expected to increase by 10 percent in 2004. A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details from the year 1988-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details of McKesson from the year 1988-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

The significant progress in the market penetration of BeadArray Technology of Illumina, Inc. is discussed. A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details from the year 1998-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

The installed base of immuassay systems of Diagnostic Products is expected to increase by 9 percent in 2004. A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details from the year 1988-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details of Charles River Lab from the year 1999-2003 are detailed. Different financial ratios according to the Value Line Publication are given.

A comparative analysis of the sales earnings and the financial details of Arrow International from the year 1994-2003 are detailed. The excess cash generated by the company will be used for acquisitions, stock repurchases and dividend increases.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and the financial details of Ameritrade Holding from 1994 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and asset position of this company for 2006-08 are made using Value Line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and the financial details of Knight trading Group from 1996 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and asset position of this company for 2006-08 are made using Value Line estimates.

Synopsys Inc stock favorability is discussed.