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InvestorGuide - Sector List

Here is a list of the major stock market sectors. Sectors are distinct subsets of the market whose components share similar characteristics. Stocks are grouped into different sectors depending upon the company's business. Click on any sector to learn more about that sector, including the industries and companies within that sector, and what stocks are recently making news.

Agriculture
Banking
Basic Materials
Capital Goods
Chemicals
Clothing
Communications
Conglomerates
Construction
Consumer Durables
Consumer Non-Durables
Credit
Drugs
Electronics
Energy
Entertainment
Food and Beverage
Hardware
Healthcare
Information Technology (IT)
Insurance
Investing
IT Services
Media
Medical Facilities
Metals and Mining
Real Estate
Services
Software
Technology
Transportation
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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November 20, 1998:

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