Free Content on StocksMaster List of 350+ Security StocksWe are vulnerable to all kinds of security threats and hundreds of companies are engaged in the effort to enhance our security.We provide free content on our site about hundreds of these companies. For an alphabetical listing of 350+ companies included in our Investment Guide To Security Stocks, click here. On this page you can click on any of the hyperlinked stock symbols and obtain virtually all of the publicly available information for each company provided by our exclusive financial content partner, Yahoo! Here is an example of what we mean. Let’s say you wanted more information on Symantec. Just click on SYMC or enter that symbol in the Stock Quotes Box at the top of any page. SecurityStockWatch.com 100 IndexThe Security Industry has emerged as an important segment of the stock market and this reflects the growing prominence of the security sector in world markets. We created the SecurityStockWatch.com 100 Index to monitor the performance of this fast growing sector and we believe it is the broadest and most reliable indicator available. See which companies are included in our 100 Stock Index and read the monthly Stock Performance Commentary.Security Industry SectorsFor information about companies in a specific security segment, you may also refer to these pages:Fraud Prevention - Even before 911 - identity theft, stolen credit card numbers, and forged documents were emerging as major problems in e-commerce and in our society. In the post 911 environment, companies which offer services and/or products which help in preventing fraud and authenticating identities are on the front lines. Some of the companies we are tracking in this area are engaged in the following businesses: biometrics (fingerprints, facial recognition, palm, retina, signature, voice), smart cards, digital identities, data mining, tamper proof documents, financial transaction processing, background checks, HIPAA Compliance, privacy protection, public key infrastructure, and security printing, Network Security - The world is connected by networks and these networks are vulnerable to attack from organized terror groups, criminal activity and hackavists. Each part of the network requires its own security protection. Blaster worms, cyber terrorism, computer viruses, and e-mail spam have opened the door to huge business opportunities to those companies offering solutions in cyber security, firewalls, back-up storage and services, and security oriented software and hardware devices. Physical Security - Terrorism is on our shores now, as we face suicide bombers, Oklahoma type "attacks", and crime in the workplace. Businesses, schools, and personal residences require protection as never before. The companies in our Physical Security Watchlist Companies provide solutions in the following fast growing security business segments: airport security; alarm equipment, services; armored cars; asset protection; bar codes; bomb detection; border control; criminal databases; digital camera and video surveillance; emergency communications; emergency response materials, personnel; emergency vehicles; employment screening; firearms; fire prevention, protection; investigation; locks; private corrections; protective clothing supplies; security guards; security products and services; time and attendance monitoring; vehicle identification; X-Ray cargo surveillance. Life Sciences-Biodefense - We are vulnerable to numerous biological threats, including anthrax, Ebola, smallpox, nerve gas, and bubonic plague attacks, among others. Threats from new diseases and viruses such as Monkey pox, Mad Cow, SARS and West Nile are emerging rapidly. The companies selected for our BioDefense Watchlist are beneficiaries of increased spending to guard against these threats and disease management. Military Defense - The war on terror, in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and in other areas has resulted in major spending by the military for offensive weapons, defense systems, equipment, communications, surveillance, protective armor and materials. The companies in our Military Defense Watchlist are major beneficiaries of this spending Environment Security - Our air, water, food supply chains, and utility grids are vulnerable to numerous threats from terrorist groups, criminal activity, pollution, hazardous waste mismanagement, and power blackouts. The costs of protecting our environmental life-sustaining systems are enormous. But which companies are benefiting? The companies selected for our Environmental Security Watchlist are engaged in air, water and food safety, alternative energy and fuels, chemical attack detection & monitoring, nuclear and radiological detection & monitoring, and waste management. Alternative Energy - We are dependent on foreign oil imports. Oil prices will spike higher and some analysts estimate a cost of $70, $80, even $100 per barrel of oil in the near future. Part of the solution will be the development of alternative energy sources. Over time, a growing percentage of our total oil needs can be satisfied by solar, wind, fuel cells, biomass, new battery technologies and other forms of alternative energy. See which companies are included in our Alternative Energy Stock Index and read the monthly Stock Performance Commentary. Water Solutions - Water, water, everywhere? Not anymore. Water is becoming a scarce resource and there is money to be made by the companies with rights to water resources and the distribution networks to provide it. . See which companies are included in our Water Stock Index and read the monthly Stock Performance Commentary. |
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