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Automotive parts industry stocks could prove to be a wise investment in 2003 and through 2008.

Telecommunications equipment industry stocks should be evaluated individually for investment purposes.

Foreign telecommunications industry stocks could prove to be a risky investment.

Telecommunications services industry stocks could become a wise investment by 2006-8.

Internet services stock investments could provide an excellent rate of return during 2003 but price volatility increases the risk of these investments.

Several computer software and services industry stock investments could provide better than stockmarket averages during 2003 and excellent appreciation potential for 2006-8.

Financial services stocks should be evaluated individually for investment purposes.

Diversified company stocks should be evaluated individually for investment purposes.

Investments should be made in the solvent companies in the e-commerce software and services sector.

Securities brokerage stocks could prove to be a good investment in 2003 and show appreciation potential for 2006-8.

Machinery industry stocks offer appreciation potential for 2006-8.

Automotive parts industry stocks should be chosen selectively for investment due to the varying financial situation for each firm.

Telecommunications equipment companies should be evaluated individually for stock investment.

Most of the stocks in the foreign telecommunications industry are a timely investment due to the financial well-being of the sector.

Investors should purchase telecommunications services industry stocks of firms that are making a profit.

Internet industry stocks are providing excellent prices and earnings during 2003 but are still risky investments.

Several computer software and services industry stocks are excellent investments for the short term and the long term.

Financial services stocks are too risky for some conservative investors.

The automobile parts industry has become active in the year 2002 in response to demands from auto manufacturers. Most auto parts makers had good profits in the year 2002 and this is expected to continue in the year 2003. There are serval timely stocks in this sector.

The telecommunications equipment industry has become one of the less timely since the fall of the year 2001. The industry has begun to retrench, but is expected to lag the broader market and economy. Investors need to be very selective with these stocks.

Stocks in the internet industry have declined and rebounded in the year 2002. Revenues have been elusive and strategic alliances have become more important. Most of these stocks are vulnerable and investors need to be selective.

The economic contraction for the US and the computer software and services industries continues through the year 2002. American business has spent less for computer operations than in previous years. Several of these stocks are timely and others have good three-to-five year potential.

E-commerce industry stocks are having a difficult time in the year 2002, due to business conditions and other factors. Cost cutting and more focused marketing efforts are two industry trends to deal with this situation. These stocks are not timely for investors in the year 2002.

Capital outflows and other problems are affecting the US securities brokerage industry in the year 2002. There is strength in the fixed income market, but an earnings recovery will take some time. These stocks are not timely for investors in the year 2002.

Machinery industry stocks have been hurt by the slower-than-expected economic recovery in the US. Cost control has become important to the industry as a result, as have accounting issues. Several of these stocks are attractive over the next three to five years.

Earnings have been good for the auto parts industry in the year 2002, with good demand, but there are some potential trouble spots. Merger and acquisition activity in the industry has also leveled off. There are some timely stocks for investors in the year 2002 in this industry.

The market for the US telecommunications equipment industry has gotten smaller in the year 2002. The supply of telecommunications equipment is exceeding demand, but the US government is not expected to help the industry. Investors must be selective with these stocks.

Stocks of both regional Bell holding companies and long-distance telephone companies have not done well in the year 2002. The telecommunications services industry has gotten smaller and its securities have been downgraded. These stocks are not timely for investors in the year 2002.

The year 2002 remains volatile for the stocks of the internet industry, due to accounting and other reasons. Many of these companies may be made or broken during the year, as well. Many of these stocks are timely, but shaky and volatile, for the year.

The recovery for the electronic commerce software and services industry in the year 2002 has been slow, but recent data on the US economy have been encouraging. However, the trend for electronic commerce services and software is expected to increase. Investors need to be selective with these stocks.

The securities brokerages industry has been hurt by the recession in the US economy during the year 2001. However, the industry is expected to recover during the years 2002 and 2003. Investors need to be selective with these stocks.

Machinery industry stocks have advanced since the beginning of the year 2003. The market for these products is expected to grow by the middle of the decade, as well. Some of these stocks are timely, especially for long-term investors.

The year 2002 is expected to be difficult for the telecommunications equipment industry, as product demand is expected to fall. Regulatory reform may increase demand in the future, however, and stock prices may increase. Investors need to be selective in the choices in this industry.

Stocks of the telecommunications services industry have fallen in early 2002 with pricing pressure and competition. Regulatory authorities have begun to look into possible accounting problems, and lenders have become more stringent. These stocks are for speculative investors only.

The economic and financial environment for the computer software and computer services industries has improved in late 2001 and early 2002. The prospects for the next three to five years are good, also, but recovery will be slow. Many of these stocks are timely for investors.

Most electronic commerce stocks have recovered their losses and showed good results for the 4th qtr of the year 2001. Economic data for the future are, however, unclear. The long-term prospects for the industry remain positive for investors.

The earnings prospects for the securities brokerage industry in the year 2002, as the US economy has yet to recover. However, many firms are prepared to reap the benefits of recovery due to better internal structures and other factors. These stocks do not have sufficient earnings and valuations for investors through 2004-2006, however.

Stocks of the US machinery industry have improved slightly in the 4th qtr of the year 2001, but there has been a selling off period, also. There are still some negative factors for some sectors of this industry for early 2002. These stocks are not timely for investors at this time.

Lower automobile production in North America during the year 2001 has lead to poor profit performance for the automobile parts industry during the past 12 months. This situation is likely to remain the case in the year 2002, as well. There are few timely stocks for investors in this sector.

The telecommunications equipment industry is expected to have a poor year in 2002 due to the US recession and the lack of capital spending by US industry. Several companies in this sector have repositioned themselves and broadband communications policies are being discussed. There are several opportunities for growth in this industry, however.

Long distance, local and other telecommunications services sectors have improved their finances in the last qtr of the year 2001. Capital spending for telecommunications services has been selective, and leading telecommunications companies have issued bonds due to weak equity markets. Several stocks offer good long range potential, but are not timely for the year 2002.

Margins for the internet industry have risen in the year 2001 with the industry's emphasis on cost reduction. New marketing alliances are expected to be an asset in the future, as well. These stocks are best suited for risk-tolerant investors as the industry is still volatile.

The slowing US economy in the year 2001 has had a negative effect on the computer software and services industries, and the near-term outlook is difficult, as well. However, industry prospects for the next three to five years are much better. Investors need to be selective with these stocks although many are timely.

Lower demand has led to earnings declines for the US automobile parts industry in the year 2001. This may continue with the economic consequences of the terrorist attacks of Sep 11, 2001. These stocks are mid-range for timeliness in 2001, but several have potential for the next three to five years.

The telecommunications equipment industry has been ailing in the year 2001 with falling stock prices, and this is expected to continue. However, many companies in this sector have been restructuring their operations for more efficiency. There are few opportunities for investors in this industry in the years 2001 and 2002.

The US telecommunications services industry has seen pricing and financial weakness at both the local and long-distance levels. There is, however, potential in the data, internet, and wireless sectors. These stocks are not well suited for investors in 2001.

The weakening US economy and the general decline of the stock market have contributed to the lower valuations of internet industry securities in the year 2001. Many of the smaller internet companies have filed for bankruptcy, and the larger ones are the main candidates for survival. These stocks are volatile and should be avoided by investors in 2001.

Slow economic conditions and demand for computer software and services has created a difficult situation for these industries in the year 2001. There should be an economic recovery, however, in 2002, and prospects for long-term growth are good. Several of these equities are timely for 2001, and others have good appreciation value over the next three to five years.