Thrift industry

Article Abstract:

The thrift industry is doing well during 1997, and these stocks are considered timely for investors. Increased earning assets, decreased credit-related costs and lower overhead expenses have boosted profits for many firms. Many companies have expanded their market by acquiring other firms, and consolidation has occurred regularly in the industry. Federal rate increases would affect these stocks, but this is unlikely to occur in the near future.

Economic aspects, Finance, Fannie Mae Corp., Astoria Financial Corp., Charter One Financial Inc., Dime Bancorp Inc., Golden State Bancorporation Inc., Golden West Financial Corp., GreenPoint Financial Corp., JSB Financial Inc., Washington Federal Inc., Washington Mutual Inc., ASFC, COFI, DME, GDW, GPT, JSBF, WFSL, WAMU, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., H.F. Ahmanson and Co., St. Paul Bancorporation Inc., SPBC, AHM

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Thrift industry

Article Abstract:

Increase in interest rates is not a particularly worrisome trend. High interest rates raise funding costs for the thrift industry but the housing market may be affected in term of low sales. The two main risks that are faced by the thrift industry are interest rates and credit. Speculative investors can still benefit. The detailed study of performance of some companies is provided.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption, Interest Rates, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Industry sales and revenue

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Thrift industry

Article Abstract:

The total return potential of the shares of companies within the thrift trust industry is discussed. Factors affecting the operating environment of the industry and investment considerations are provided.

Securities issued, listed, Evaluation, Stocks, Securities, Stock prices, Company securities

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