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Fast Food Restaurants (QSR) - Fast food restaurants represent one of the largest segments of the food industry with over 200,000 restaurants and $120B in sales in the U.S. alone[1]. Fast food... read more 47478 views \| Related: Yum! Brands (YUM), Commodities, McDonald's (MCD)
Electric Utilities - The electric utility industry is mammoth in size. In 2005, the U.S. electricity industry served some 138 million customers, providing 2.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of... read more 18499 views \| Related: Coal Power, Nuclear Energy, Xcel Energy (XEL)
Oilfield Services - Oil Exploration and Production is a complex process, and each step of the oil supply chain involves specialized technology. Oil reservoirs are identified through geological... read more 10914 views \| Related: Transocean (RIG), Oil, Baker Hughes (BHI)
Off-price Retail - Off-price retailers sell clothing and accessories from major-label brands at a significant discount. These companies take advantage of overruns, canceled orders, and... read more 10738 views \| Related: Ross Stores (ROST), TJX Companies (TJX), Big Lots (BIG)	Energy - From carbohydrates to hydrocarbons, energy is necessary for work, and work is necessary for the economy. The pyramids at Giza were erected using human energy, the textile economy of... read more 8468 views \| Related: Oil, Emerging Markets, Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG)
Shipping - Commercial shipping is the use of ships to move goods over water. Waterborne commerce represented just 7.4% of U.S. freight tonnage in 2004,[1] but is a critical component of the... read more 7738 views \| Related: Baltic Dry Index - BDI (BALDRY), Oil, Baltic Exchange	Commercial Real Estate - Commercial real estate is property used solely for business purposes. Office buildings, malls, industrial parks, hotels, convenience stores, apartment complexes and gas... read more 6828 views \| Related: Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Subprime lending, CB Richard Ellis Group (CBG)
Credit Services - The use of credit cards has grown considerably during the past decade - the interchange fees collected by Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) have risen from 16.6 billion in 2001 to... read more 6630 views \| Related: American Express Company (AXP), ADVANTA (ADVNA), U.S. Economic Cycles	Oil & Gas Majors - The oil majors are vertically integrated oil and gas companies involved in all stages of the oil industry - exploration, production, refining, trading, marketing, and,... read more 6567 views \| Related: Chevron Corporation (CVX), Petrobras (PBR), BP (BP)
Biotechnology - Biotechnology is the use of molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques to develop treatments for human diseases. Many leading companies from the industry originated in... read more 6520 views \| Related: ISTA Pharmaceuticals (ISTA)	Drug Manufacturers - Major - The pharmaceutical industry consists of companies that research, develop, market, and distribute drugs for nearly every therapeutic need. Drug sales from the 65... read more 5990 views \| Related: Pharma & Healthcare, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Railroads - At first blush, railroads might look like an ideal investment. They are monopolistic in nature and have ridiculously high barriers to entry thanks to the enormous cost of securing... read more 5983 views \| Related: CSX (CSX), Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI), Union Pacific (UNP)	Apparel Stores - Apparel stores sell clothing, footwear and accessories to consumers. It is a subset of the retail industry, and these companies usually make and sell their own clothing brands... read more 5945 views \| Related: Tween Brands (TWB), Buckle Inc (BKE), Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
Investment Banks - For information about how the 2008 financial crisis has affected the investment banking industry, see the 2008 Financial Crisis page. Investment banks help public and private... read more 5793 views \| Related: 2008 Financial Crisis, Over the Counter (OTC), Bank of America (BAC)	Residential REITs - Apartment real estate investment trust (REIT) companies make money by renting apartments, which they own and manage. There are about 17 million apartment units in the U.S.,... read more 5660 views \| Related: AvalonBay Communities (AVB), Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV)
Retail REITs - Retail REITs are Real estate investment trusts that own and operate retail properties. Retail REITs earn revenue by leasing those properties to retail tenants. Many retail... read more 5546 views \| Related: Funds From Operations (FFO), Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Macerich Company (MAC)	Foundry Semiconductors - Clean-rooms form the core of semiconductor manufacturingSemiconductor Foundries manufacture integrated circuits (ICs) and transistors on behalf of other companies. ... read more 4836 views \| Related: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Best Buy (BBY), Broadcom (BRCM)
Casual & Upscale Restaurants - This industry restaurants that provide both casual and upscale dining experiences. It differs from the Fast Food Restaurants (QSR) or Quick Service industry in that its members primarily provide a higher quality of food in a sit down environment. 3902 views \| Related: Fast Food Restaurants (QSR)	Networking & Communication Equipment - The Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer (aka TEM, sometimes "Network Equipment Provider", or NEP) industry has undergone a rapid upheaval in the... read more 3859 views \| Related: Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), Nokia (NOK), 3G
Dry Bulk Shipping - Drybulk shipping comprises roughly 36% of seaborne trade.[1] [edit] Fleet Capesize - Large vessels that cannot pass through canals and thus must travel around capes. ... read more 3850 views	Fertilizer Companies - Fertilizer companies convert phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium based chemicals that help plants grow. In the US, corn crops use 45% of fertilizer- more than wheat,... read more 3718 views \| Related: Cellulosic ethanol, Agrium (AGU), Apple (AAPL)

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Toy Makers - The companies involved in the toys & games industry fall into three general categories: traditional toys, video games, and casino games and accessories. In 2007, there were... read more 3154 views \| Related: Hasbro (HAS), Traditional Toy Industry, Mattel (MAT)	Paper & Paper Products - The Paper and Paper Products Industry makes everything from printing paper, to “peel to stick” labels, to cardboard boxes. A trip to a grocery store provides a... read more 2681 views \| Related: International Paper Company (IP), Smurfit-Stone Container (SSCC), Meadwestvaco (MWV)
Cigarettes - Litigation in the U.S. has had a major impact on these companies. In addition to costing them billions of dollars directly, the negative publicity has not helped them to grow their customer base. 1149 views \| Related: CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Rite Aid (RAD)	Cleaning Products - Componies in this industry make cleaning products such as bleaches and detergents. One of the best known members of this industry is the Clorox Company (CLX). 868 views \| Related: Clorox Company (CLX)
Recreational Vehicles - Companies in this industry sell Recreational Vehicles. RVs are often considered to be a luxury item since they typically serve as neither the primary vehicle nor the... read more 778 views
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Electric Utilities - The electric utility industry is mammoth in size. In 2005, the U.S. electricity industry served some 138 million customers, providing 2.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of... read more 18499 views \| Related: Coal Power, Nuclear Energy, Xcel Energy (XEL)	Oilfield Services - Oil Exploration and Production is a complex process, and each step of the oil supply chain involves specialized technology. Oil reservoirs are identified through geological... read more 10914 views \| Related: Transocean (RIG), Oil, Baker Hughes (BHI)
Energy - From carbohydrates to hydrocarbons, energy is necessary for work, and work is necessary for the economy. The pyramids at Giza were erected using human energy, the textile economy of... read more 8468 views \| Related: Oil, Emerging Markets, Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG)	Oil & Gas Majors - The oil majors are vertically integrated oil and gas companies involved in all stages of the oil industry - exploration, production, refining, trading, marketing, and,... read more 6567 views \| Related: Chevron Corporation (CVX), Petrobras (PBR), BP (BP)
Diversified Utilities - This industry consists of companies that provide consumers and businesses with electricity, natural gas, and water. Most of these companies are government sanctioned... read more 1657 views	Oil & Gas - [edit] Oil Majors B BG Group PLC BP C Chevron Corporation ConocoPhillips E ENI S.p.A. Exxon Mobil L LUKOIL ... read more 661 views \| Related: Oil & Gas Drilling, Independent Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas Pipelines

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Apparel Stores - Apparel stores sell clothing, footwear and accessories to consumers. It is a subset of the retail industry, and these companies usually make and sell their own clothing brands... read more 5945 views \| Related: Tween Brands (TWB), Buckle Inc (BKE), Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)	Department Stores - Department stores such as Macy's Inc. (M) and Nordstrom (JWN) sell are retailers that sell a large range of items ranging from apparel and sporting goods to paint and... read more 2135 views \| Related: Nordstrom (JWN), Macy's Inc. (M)
Footwear and Accessories - Companies in this industry manufacture and sell shoes and accessories such as socks, belts, and purses. Because many of the goods that these companies produce are... read more 814 views \| Related: U.S. Economic Cycles
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Credit Services - The use of credit cards has grown considerably during the past decade - the interchange fees collected by Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) have risen from 16.6 billion in 2001 to... read more 6630 views \| Related: American Express Company (AXP), ADVANTA (ADVNA), U.S. Economic Cycles	Investment Banks - For information about how the 2008 financial crisis has affected the investment banking industry, see the 2008 Financial Crisis page. Investment banks help public and private... read more 5793 views \| Related: 2008 Financial Crisis, Over the Counter (OTC), Bank of America (BAC)
Property & Casualty Insurance - Insurance companies in this industry sell property insurance (insurance on homes, cars and businesses) casualty insurance (liability insurance). These... read more 2301 views	Savings & Loans - This industry consists of banks that are designated as savings and loans. A savings and loan is a bank that specializes in receiving deposits and making mortgage loans... read more 1649 views
Investment Brokerage - National - A broker is an individual or firm that charges a fee or commission for executing buy and sell orders submitted by a customer. Up until the 90's, most buy and... read more 999 views	Business Development - A business development company (BDC) is a company that makes private equity investments, and is essentially a private equity firm that goes public and sells shares of... read more 841 views \| Related: Allied Capital (ALD), American Capital Strategies (ACAS), Amex (disambiguation)

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Fertilizer Companies - Fertilizer companies convert phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium based chemicals that help plants grow. In the US, corn crops use 45% of fertilizer- more than wheat,... read more 3718 views \| Related: Cellulosic ethanol, Agrium (AGU), Apple (AAPL)
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Fast Food Restaurants (QSR) - Fast food restaurants represent one of the largest segments of the food industry with over 200,000 restaurants and $120B in sales in the U.S. alone[1]. Fast food... read more 47478 views \| Related: Yum! Brands (YUM), Commodities, McDonald's (MCD)	Casual & Upscale Restaurants - This industry restaurants that provide both casual and upscale dining experiences. It differs from the Fast Food Restaurants (QSR) or Quick Service industry in that its members primarily provide a higher quality of food in a sit down environment. 3902 views \| Related: Fast Food Restaurants (QSR)
Meat - The U.S. government estimates that aggregate production of beef, pork, and poultry will increase to 93.3 billion pounds in 2008, up from 90.6 billion pounds in 2007.[1] 13% of this... read more 3063 views \| Related: Corn, Chicken, Beef	Grocery Stores - 2078 views \| Related: ConAgra Foods (CAG), Kraft Foods (KFT), Sanderson Farms (SAFM)
Confectioners - For those with a sweet tooth, this is the perfect industry. Confectioners produce everything from chocolate to mint. Candy makers Nestle (NSRGY) and Hershey Foods (HSY) are major players in this industry. 1484 views \| Related: Nestle (NSRGY), Hershey Foods (HSY)	Dairy Products - In the US, dairy has a farm value of production that makes it second only to beef. Despite increasing efficiency of production, domestic dairy demand has remained so high that... read more 1082 views \| Related: Beef
Soft Drinks - This industry includes companies that produce non-alcoholic, carbonated beverages. Many of these companies also bottle water. Some large players in this industry, include Coca-Cola Company (KO) and Pepsico (PEP) . 561 views \| Related: Coca-Cola Company (KO), Advertising Agencies, Alcoa (AA)	Distillers - This industry consists of two types of companies: wineries and distillers, companies that produce hard liquor such as gin, brandy and tequila. 517 views

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Hotel - This industry consists of companies that own or operate hotels all over the world. Many of these companies own the actual brand associated with various hotel chains and license the use... read more 3285 views \| Related: Expedia (EXPE), Orbitz (OWW), Priceline.com (PCLN)
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Oilfield Services - Oil Exploration and Production is a complex process, and each step of the oil supply chain involves specialized technology. Oil reservoirs are identified through geological... read more 10914 views \| Related: Transocean (RIG), Oil, Baker Hughes (BHI)	Fertilizer Companies - Fertilizer companies convert phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium based chemicals that help plants grow. In the US, corn crops use 45% of fertilizer- more than wheat,... read more 3718 views \| Related: Cellulosic ethanol, Agrium (AGU), Apple (AAPL)
Aerospace & Defense - The term "Aerospace & Defense" is a generic term that encompasses several different industries: "Aero" Civilian aircraft (e.g., Boeing) Military Aircraft (e.g.,... read more 3249 views \| Related: Election 2008, Rockwell Collins (COL), Manufacturing	Machine Tools & Accessories - The Machine Tools & Accessories industry makes tools used to manufacture other products. Bearings, waterjet cutting machines, and engine lathes are all made... read more 2364 views \| Related: Timken Company (TKR), Kaydon (KDN), Flow International (FLOW)
Construction Aggregates - Aggregates are building materials used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, and recycled concrete. Aggregates are mined and either used in their... read more 1687 views \| Related: Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)/Florida Rock Industries (FRK), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)	Cement - Besides producing cement, many of these companies produce ready-mix concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete structures. Cement industry is local in nature, because the weight to value ratio of cement and other building materials is relatively low. 1229 views
Aerospace Defense Contractors - This industry consists of companies that provide a diverse range of services to the U.S. government. Their products include weaponry such as missiles and guns, military aircraft and computer systems. 699 views	Aluminum - Companies in this category sell aluminum and aluminum products. In addition to mining bauxite ore, one of the most common sources of aluminum, some of these companies also produce gold and silver as well. 643 views
Aerospace Defense - Weapons and Ammunition - Companies in this industry specialize in the manufacture of weaponry for the U.S. government. Although these companies may have some relationships... read more 485 views	Aerospace Defense - Space Systems - Companies in this industry design and manufacture rockets, space vehicles and space systems for businesses and governmental agencies. NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense are two of this industries largest patrons. 369 views \| Related: NASA, U.S. Department of Defense

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Aluminum - Companies in this category sell aluminum and aluminum products. In addition to mining bauxite ore, one of the most common sources of aluminum, some of these companies also produce gold and silver as well. 643 views	Silver Mining - 568 views \| Related: Silver, Silver Standard Resources (SSRI), Hecla Mining Company (HL)
Retail Tax Preparers - The retail tax preparers industry consist of companies that both provide individuals with retail tax preparation services directly and those that provide software used for tax preparation. 434 views	Lead - 0 views \| Related: Zinc (disambiguation), Zinc

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Toy Makers - The companies involved in the toys & games industry fall into three general categories: traditional toys, video games, and casino games and accessories. In 2007, there were... read more 3154 views \| Related: Hasbro (HAS), Traditional Toy Industry, Mattel (MAT)	Advertising Agencies - These companies provide advertising services to large and small firms. Advertising agencies are among the most affected by economic downturns since advertising is often one of the first items cut from corporate budgets. 850 views
General Entertainment - [edit] Movie Theaters A AMC Entertainment C Carmike Cinemas Cinemark Holdings M Marcus ... read more 635 views \| Related: Entertainment - Diversified, Entertainment Programming, Movie Theaters	Satellite Radio - With the merger of XM and Serius to form Sirius XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) , this industry is left with only two companies. These companies provide listeners with commercial free radio in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. 515 views \| Related: Sirius XM Radio (SIRI)
Newspapers - 0 views \| Related: Apple (AAPL), Advertising Agencies, Amazon.com (AMZN)
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Biotechnology - Biotechnology is the use of molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques to develop treatments for human diseases. Many leading companies from the industry originated in... read more 6520 views \| Related: ISTA Pharmaceuticals (ISTA)	Drug Manufacturers - Major - The pharmaceutical industry consists of companies that research, develop, market, and distribute drugs for nearly every therapeutic need. Drug sales from the 65... read more 5990 views \| Related: Pharma & Healthcare, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Hospitals - There are 6000+ hospitals in the United States. Some perform a broad range of medical procedures, from emergency rooms to surgery to diagnostic care. Others focus on a single... read more 2639 views \| Related: Health Management Associates (HMA), MedCath (MDTH), Medicare	Health Insurance - The health insurance industry consists of companies that provide clients ranging from individuals to large institutions with health insurance. Like other insurers these... read more 2426 views
Drug Manufacturers - Other - The pharmaceutical industry consists of companies that research, develop, market, and distribute drugs for nearly every therapeutic need. These companies in the... read more 874 views	Home Health Care - Companies in this industry provide specialized health care services such as oxygen tank delivery and in home nursing to individuals in their homes. Many of these companies are heavily dependent on Medicaid and Medicare as sources of revenue 647 views \| Related: Medicaid, Medicare
Kidney Dialysis - Companies in this industry provide dialysis services to patients with diabetes. These companies make a substantial portion of their revenue from prescribing diabetes drugs. They also heavily dependent on Medicare and Medicaid. 583 views \| Related: Diabetes drug market, Medicaid, Medicare
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Staffing - The staffing industry places individuals into temporary, contract, and permanent positions into firms around the world. In the US, staffing companies placed about 2.96M people per... read more 3056 views \| Related: Adecco SA (VTX:ADEN), ATC HEALTHCARE (AHNA), COMSYS IT Partners (CITP)	Diversified Utilities - This industry consists of companies that provide consumers and businesses with electricity, natural gas, and water. Most of these companies are government sanctioned... read more 1657 views
Advertising Agencies - These companies provide advertising services to large and small firms. Advertising agencies are among the most affected by economic downturns since advertising is often one of the first items cut from corporate budgets. 850 views	Business Services - Companies in the Business/Online Services industry were primarily enterprise software providers whose products focused primarily on internet based interaction. Examples are... read more 784 views
For-profit Universities & Trade Schools - This industry consists of for-profit universities and trade schools. These companies make a majority of their revenue through tuition, and require accreditation in order for their students to be eligible for government sponsored loans and grants. 591 views	Retail Tax Preparers - The retail tax preparers industry consist of companies that both provide individuals with retail tax preparation services directly and those that provide software used for tax preparation. 434 views

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Foundry Semiconductors - Clean-rooms form the core of semiconductor manufacturingSemiconductor Foundries manufacture integrated circuits (ICs) and transistors on behalf of other companies. ... read more 4836 views \| Related: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Best Buy (BBY), Broadcom (BRCM)	Fiber Optics - Fiber optics are lines of thin glass or plastic that can send digital information by transmitting light signals. Optical fibers have the diameter of a human hair and are bundled... read more 3416 views \| Related: Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Corning (GLW), Verizon Communications (VZ)
Aerospace & Defense - The term "Aerospace & Defense" is a generic term that encompasses several different industries: "Aero" Civilian aircraft (e.g., Boeing) Military Aircraft (e.g.,... read more 3249 views \| Related: Election 2008, Rockwell Collins (COL), Manufacturing	Cell Phone Manufacturers - Companies in this industry make cell phones and equipment for through cell phone companies as well as directly to consumers. Nokia (NOK), Samsung Motorola (MOT) are... read more 2777 views \| Related: Apple (AAPL), Motorola (MOT), Nokia (NOK)
Semiconductor - Equipment & Materials - The companies in this industry provide the basis for the manufacturing of semiconductors. The major areas of the production process include... read more 1827 views \| Related: Semiconductors, Moore's Law	Aerospace Defense Contractors - This industry consists of companies that provide a diverse range of services to the U.S. government. Their products include weaponry such as missiles and guns, military aircraft and computer systems. 699 views
Aerospace Defense - Weapons and Ammunition - Companies in this industry specialize in the manufacture of weaponry for the U.S. government. Although these companies may have some relationships... read more 485 views	Aerospace Defense - Space Systems - Companies in this industry design and manufacture rockets, space vehicles and space systems for businesses and governmental agencies. NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense are two of this industries largest patrons. 369 views \| Related: NASA, U.S. Department of Defense

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Networking & Communication Equipment - The Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturer (aka TEM, sometimes "Network Equipment Provider", or NEP) industry has undergone a rapid upheaval in the... read more 3859 views \| Related: Alcatel-Lucent (ALU), Nokia (NOK), 3G	Wireless Communications - 1406 views
Satellite Radio - With the merger of XM and Serius to form Sirius XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) , this industry is left with only two companies. These companies provide listeners with commercial free radio in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. 515 views \| Related: Sirius XM Radio (SIRI)
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