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cyclical industries

English translation: industries dependent on cyclical factors in the economy for their prosperity

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English term or phrase:cyclical industries
Selected answer:industries dependent on cyclical factors in the economy for their prosperity
Entered by: Jack Doughty

16:19 Aug 13, 2006
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Management / mergers
English term or phrase: cyclical industries
In a more recent example, Rexam PLC has transformed itself from a broad-based conglomerate into a global leader in packaging by actively managing its portfolio and growing its core business. Beginning in the late '90s, Rexam shed diverse businesses in cyclical industries and grew scale in cans. First it acquired Europe's largest beverage-can manufacturer, Sweden's PLM, in 1999. Then it bought U.S.–based packager American National Can in 2000, making itself the largest beverage-can maker in the world. In other words, Rexam acquired with a clear investment thesis in mind: to grow scale in can making or broaden geographic scope. The collective impact of these many small steps was transformation.14


Uzmimo malo svježiji primjer kada je Rexam PLC sebe transformirao iz vodećeg konglomerata u globalnog lidera u ambalažnoj industriji aktivnim rukovođenjem svog portfelja i razvojem svoje osnovne djelatnosti. Na početku kasnih 1990-ih, Rexam
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industries dependent on cyclical factors for prosperity - see definitions.
Explanation:
Cyclical Industry
What does it Mean? A term describing an industry that is sensitive to the business cycle and price changes. Many cyclical industries produce durable goods such as raw materials and heavy equipment.

Investopedia Says... The airline industry is a good example, when the economy is slow people tend to travel less.
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cyclicalindustry.asp

cyclical industry
Definition

An industry which is sensitive to business cycles and whose performance is tied to the overall economy, especially interest rates. Many cyclical industries produce durable, commodity-like goods such as raw materials, cars, chemicals, construction, paper, steel, and heavy equipment. Given the durable nature of the goods, such purchases often get postponed in poor economic conditions, but sell especially well in good economic conditions. http://www.investorwords.com/1272/cyclical_industry.html
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Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5 +6industries dependent on cyclical factors for prosperity - see definitions.
Jack Doughty
5 +3An industry, such as automobiles, whose performance is closely tied to
David Russi
4 +3Cyclical industries are industries that are sensitive to
jarry (X)
4 +2cyclical industries
Сергей Лузан


  

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cyclical industries


Explanation:
Cyclical Industries

Those industries in which profits are particularly sensitive to the growth level in the economy, which may be cyclical.

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Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Local time: 07:54
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Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian

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industries dependent on cyclical factors for prosperity - see definitions.


Explanation:
Cyclical Industry
What does it Mean? A term describing an industry that is sensitive to the business cycle and price changes. Many cyclical industries produce durable goods such as raw materials and heavy equipment.

Investopedia Says... The airline industry is a good example, when the economy is slow people tend to travel less.
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cyclicalindustry.asp

cyclical industry
Definition

An industry which is sensitive to business cycles and whose performance is tied to the overall economy, especially interest rates. Many cyclical industries produce durable, commodity-like goods such as raw materials, cars, chemicals, construction, paper, steel, and heavy equipment. Given the durable nature of the goods, such purchases often get postponed in poor economic conditions, but sell especially well in good economic conditions. http://www.investorwords.com/1272/cyclical_industry.html

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
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thx

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An industry, such as automobiles, whose performance is closely tied to


Explanation:
an industry, such as automobiles, whose performance is closely tied to the condition of the general economy.

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David Russi
United States
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Cyclical industries are industries that are sensitive to


Explanation:
fluctuations in the economic cycle. Many industrial groups seek to compensate for this by means of diversification into other sectors of industry.

jarry (X)
South Africa
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