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InvestorGuide - Industry List

Here is a list of the major stock market industries. The 32 sectors are broken down into these smaller subsets called industries, which are simply the basic categories of business activity. Click on any industry to learn more about that industry, including the companies within that sector, and what stocks are recently making news.

Agriculture
Farm Products
Farm & Construction Machinery

Banking
Foreign Money Center Banks
Foreign Regional Banks
Money Center Banks
Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks
Regional - Midwest Banks
Regional - Northeast Banks
Regional - Pacific Banks
Regional - Southeast Banks
Regional - Southwest Banks

Basic Materials
Basic Materials Wholesale
Packaging & Containers
Rubber & Plastics

Capital Goods
Aerospace/Defense - Major Diversified
Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Business Equipment
Diversified Machinery
Industrial Electrical Equipment
Industrial Equipment Wholesale
Industrial Equipment & Components
Machine Tools & Accessories
Metal Fabrication
Pollution & Treatment Controls
Small Tools & Accessories

Chemicals
Agricultural Chemicals
Chemicals - Major Diversified
Specialty Chemicals
Synthetics

Clothing
Apparel Stores
Textile - Apparel Clothing
Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories
Textile Industrial

Communications
Communication Equipment
Diversified Communication Services
Long Distance Carriers
Telecom Services - Domestic
Telecom Services - Foreign
Wireless Communications

Conglomerates
Conglomerates

Construction
Building Materials Wholesale
Cement
General Building Materials
General Contractors
Heavy Construction
Lumber, Wood Production
Manufactured Housing
Residential Construction

Consumer Durables
Appliances
Electronic Equipment
Home Furnishing Stores
Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Home Improvement Stores
Housewares & Accessories
Jewelry Stores
Photographic Equipment & Supplies
Recreational Vehicles

Consumer Non-Durables
Cigarettes
Cleaning Products
Department Stores
Discount, Variety Stores
Food - Major Diversified
Grocery Stores
Office Supplies
Paper & Paper Products
Personal Products
Recreational Goods, Other
Specialty Retail, Other
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods Stores
Toys & Games
Wholesale, Other

Credit
Credit Services
Savings & Loans

Drugs
Drug Delivery
Drug Manufacturers - Major
Drug Manufacturers - Other
Drug Related Products
Drug Stores
Drugs - Generic
Drugs Wholesale

Electronics
Diversified Electronics
Electronics Stores
Electronics Wholesale
Processing Systems & Products

Energy
Independent Oil & Gas
Major Integrated Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Oil & Gas Pipelines
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Entertainment
Entertainment - Diversified
Gaming Activities
General Entertainment
Movie Production, Theaters
Music & Video Stores
Resorts & Casinos
Restaurants
Toy & Hobby Stores

Food and Beverage
Beverages - Brewers
Beverages - Soft Drinks
Beverages - Wineries & Distillers
Confectioners
Dairy Products
Food Wholesale
Meat Products
Processed & Packaged Goods
Specialty Eateries
Tobacco Products, Other
Hardware
Computer Based Systems
Computer Peripherals
Data Storage Devices
Networking & Communication Devices
Personal Computers
Printed Circuit Boards

Healthcare
Biotechnology
Diagnostic Substances
Health Care Plans
Healthcare Information Services
Home Health Care
Medical Appliances & Equipment
Medical Equipment Wholesale
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Medical Practitioners
Specialized Health Services

IT Services
Information Technology Services
Information & Delivery Services
Internet Information Providers
Internet Service Providers
Internet Software & Services

Information Technology (IT)
Computers Wholesale
Diversified Computer Systems
Security Software & Services

Insurance
Accident & Health Insurance
Insurance Brokers
Life Insurance
Property & Casualty Insurance
Surety & Title Insurance

Investing
Asset Management
Closed-End Fund - Debt
Closed-End Fund - Equity
Closed-End Fund - Foreign
Diversified Investments
Investment Brokerage - National
Investment Brokerage - Regional
Mortgage Investment

Media
Advertising Agencies
Broadcasting - Radio
Broadcasting - TV
CATV Systems
Marketing Services
Publishing - Books
Publishing - Newspapers
Publishing - Periodicals

Medical Facilities
Hospitals
Long-Term Care Facilities
Medical Laboratories & Research

Metals and Mining
Aluminum
Copper
Gold
Industrial Metals & Minerals
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Silver
Steel & Iron

Real Estate
Property Management
REIT - Diversified
REIT - Healthcare Facilities
REIT - Hotel/Motel
REIT - Industrial
REIT - Office
REIT - Residential
REIT - Retail
Real Estate Development

Services
Air Delivery & Freight Services
Air Services, Other
Business Services
Catalog & Mail Order Houses
Consumer Services
Education & Training Services
Lodging
Management Services
Personal Services
Research Services
Security & Protection Services
Shipping
Sporting Activities
Staffing & Outsourcing Services
Technical Services
Waste Management

Software
Application Software
Business Software & Services
Multimedia & Graphics Software
Technical & System Software

Technology
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Semiconductor - Broad Line
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits
Semiconductor- Memory Chips
Semiconductor - Specialized

Transportation
Auto Dealerships
Auto Manufacturers - Major
Auto Parts
Auto Parts Stores
Auto Parts Wholesale
Major Airlines
Railroads
Regional Airlines
Rental & Leasing Services
Trucking
Trucks & Other Vehicles

Utilities
Diversified Utilities
Electric Utilities
Foreign Utilities
Gas Utilities
Water Utilities



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Ann Taylor (ANN)
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation, a women's clothing chain, reported a $2.1 million third quarter profit today. This news may sound relatively run-of-the-mill on the surface, but it is particularly exciting for investors considering that Ann Taylor posted a $13.4 million loss just a year ago. The retail sector in general has been rather stagnant because of the slumping economy. Consumers seem to be tightening their budgets and cutting back on leisure expenses. Women, especially ones with families, tend to be more inclined to make family purchases before personal ones. Even with all these obstacles in play, how was Ann Taylor able to generate a profit? Read more

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