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Household products industry

Authors :
Gerstein, Marc H.
Egan, Robert M.
Lyons, John T.
Jacapraro, Robert
Shafer, Gary
Source :
The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports). Oct 20, 1995, Vol. 51 Issue 6, p956, 16 p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Household products historically have been defensive, with relatively stable profits compared to other industries. Uneven earnings have changed the appeal of these stocks, however. Hard goods, such as small appliances, and soft goods, such as toothpaste and soap, are the two main subgroups of this industry, both of which are seeing less demand. Investors in this industry need to evaluate these stocks on an individual basis.

Details

ISSN :
00422401
Volume :
51
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.17477730