Internet industry
Article Abstract:
The Internet remains an exciting industry for investors due to mergers and partnerships between Web companies and media, entertainment, and communication businesses. The Internet has completely changed retail and entertainment businesses in the United States. It is anticipated that approximately 100 million Americans will be "surfing" the Web by 2000. During the 1998 Christmas season, retail sales reached $4 billion. However, as price/earnings valuations far surpass companies in other market sectors, the Internet remains a very speculative investment propostion.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1999
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Internet industry
Article Abstract:
Internet industry stocks have taken a downturn with the rest of the market, but interest in the securities of service providers remains high as use of the Internet, not only for information but also to buy products and compare services, increases. Supplying space for marketing and advertising on the World Wide Web is the way most companies generate earnings, since user fees are often very low due to competition. Service providers, online merchants and Web portals are discussed.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1998
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