CAPITALIZING ON SPACE

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THE R&D INDICATOR

The amount of money a corporation spends on research and development, especially in aerospace technology and space is a: good guide to its earnings prospects.  Generally, the higher the expenditure in relation to sales, the greater the company’s emphasis on new-product development.  Benchmark: 5 % of annual sales spent on research is considered a sizable commitment to research spending.  Source:  Merrill Lynch Stockfinder Research Service, 165 Broadway, New York 10080.  

OPTIONS AS INDICATORS

Often the first sign of a rally in a stock is increased activity in its options.  Recommended: Look for newcomers on the “Most Active Options” list in The Wall Street Journal.   Then, all you have to remember is …sell high…buy low...Happy climbing!

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Commercialization of Space

Image by Keith Powers via FlickrThe commercialization of space will have profound impacts on several non-related industries.  For example, a commercial space flight to an orbital hotel will affect the food industry, the textiles industry and the materials industry.  Other industry groups affected will be the capital markets, insurance and securities groups.

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