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<description>Industry Outlook</description>
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<copyright>Copyright  2009  Zacks.com</copyright>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Retail Industry]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27660</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27660</guid>
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	It will be more of a challenge for the retail business to attract customers to their outlets and online stores.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Hotels and Lodging]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27431</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27431</guid>
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	With some early signs of economic recovery, we believe that hotel occupancy will improve in the fourth quarter of 2009 and in 2010.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:02 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Steel Industry]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27253</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27253</guid>
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	The largest drivers of steel consumption have historically been the automotive and construction markets, which make up more than 50% of total steel consumption.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Big Pharma and Biotech]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27081</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27081</guid>
				<description>
	<![CDATA[
	The next five years are expected to reflect a significant imbalance between new product introductions and patent losses.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:04 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Oil &amp; Gas Industry]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26953</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26953</guid>
				<description>
	<![CDATA[
	High levels of product inventories (particularly gasoline), along with still higher supplies, will limit any sustained crude gains, in our view. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:05 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Alternative Energy]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26898</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26898</guid>
				<description>
	<![CDATA[
	Earlier this year, quite a few alternative energy companies were in the trough. These companies have recovered from their lows.]]>
				</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Aerospace &amp; Defense]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26834</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26834</guid>
				<description>
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	Smaller, niche companies may accelerate hiring as the United States garners resources to protect ground troops and strategic computer networks.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[U.S. Airlines Industry]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26434</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26434</guid>
				<description>
	<![CDATA[
	Though almost all carriers are expected to post negative earnings in 2009, we favor Southwest Airlines and JetBlue going forward.]]>
				</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:08 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Real Estate Investment Trusts]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26292</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26292</guid>
				<description>
	<![CDATA[
	Both new and existing home sales have increased during the last four consecutive months and are now 32% and 17% above their recent lows, respectively. We like AGNC and SPG.]]>
				</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:09 GMT</pubDate>
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				<title>
	<![CDATA[Restaurant Industry]]>
				</title>
				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26116</link>
				<guid>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=26116</guid>
				<description>
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	The U.S. restaurant industry, which constitutes fast food, casual dining and upscale chains, is facing its toughest times in three decades.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:10 GMT</pubDate>
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