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The stock price stability and financial strength of various hotels and gaming companies in the United States are analyzed. The stocks of the industry have good appreciation potential and they are expected to perform well in 3 to 5 years time.

The recreation industry is expected to have mixed results for the year 2002, due to the general economy and other factors. There are several timely choices for investors, however, and for the next three to five years, as well.

The recreation industry is expected to recover in the year 2002, but not all companies should share in this. Several companies, however, hare good long term investments. These stocks are timely for the years 2002 and 2003.

Sharp declines in earnings were experienced by many recreation companies in the year 2001, but several also performed well. Difficult times are expected for the industry in the year 2002 for economic and other factors, however. There are several timely companies in this industry.

Reduced consumer spending, higher unemployment, and the slower US economy have had an adverse effect on the recreation industry, especially for retailers. This is expected to continue in the 2001 holiday season, and for the cruise and toy sectors of the industry. These stocks are risky for investors in late 2001.

Amusement parks and other recreation companies have been hampered by bad weather as well as the slowing US economy. Stability is a major factor for investors to consider in this industry. Several of these stocks are appropriate investments for the next three to five years.

Many of the companies that comprise the various sectors of the recreation industry showed disappointing earnings in the 1st qtr of the year 2001. There are, however, several good stock selections for the coming year. Investors need to be selective as this industry covers a broad range.

Results for the various companies that comprise the recreation industry are expected to be hampered by the slowing of the US economy in the 1st qtr of the year 2001. There are, however, several good long term investments, but weather and other outside factors need to be considered. There are some timely stocks here, but investors need to be selective.

The recreation industry is cyclical in nature, with earnings following the general economy. Cruise lines are adding more capacity to their liners, exercise and heal clubs are continuing to remain popular, but the toy segment has seen a lean year in 1999, and the bicycle industry is also importing more. These stocks are in the middle range of timeliness and investors need to be selective.

Recreation industry stocks are timely in the 4th qtr of 1999 due to low interest rates and the lack of inflation in the US economy, along with the toy fads in the 1999 Christmas selling season. Motor sports are forecast to become more popular in the year 2000, but the bicycle industry is facing tough competition from foreign makers. Several stocks in this industry are timely for 1999 and the year 2000 and have appreciation potential for the next three to five years.

Recreation industry stocks have become timely in 1999 due to increased leisure time for more Americans and the popularity of the products and services that this industry provides. Changing demographics are making cruise lines and boating more popular, and the toy industry is benefiting from the Internet, as well. Many stocks in this sector are timely and many others have good potential for the next three to five years, but investors need to be selective in their choices.

The demand for leisure products and services in the US is expected to remain good through the middle of the year 2000 with low inflation and unemployment and good retail sales, and prospects for recreation industry stocks are good as a result. The crisis in Kosovo has hurt cruise lines, but the recreation industry is being helped by demographic trends, and toys are including more electronic components. These stocks are timely in 1999, and several have good prospects for the next three to five years, but investors need to be selective.

Most companies in the recreation industry are enjoying success, and further growth is expected, as consumers increase spending on leisure products and services. Cruise lines such as Carnival Corp. want to convince people of middle income that cruises are not just for the wealthy. Investments in the electronic video games producers are expected to make a profit. The industry as a whole has a medium timeliness rating of 45, of a possible 94.

The toy industry is giving indication that sales and earnings may be on the rise but the achievement of these possibilities seems so remote that investment in toy manufacturers' securities would be ill advised. The 'just-in-time' inventory system adopted by most of the toy industry has resulted in commonplace sales records. Consolidation within the toy industry has created a few giants but has not provided proper diversification. Basic toys and new video games are expected to become the best selling toys.

The 1994 Christmas shopping season may exceed forecasts of gloomy economists, and the shares of certain favored specialty stores offer good investment opportunities. Sales of women's apparel, however, remain weak, with the exception of Ann Taylor Stores Corp. Consumer electronics sales are expected to grow, but the furniture sales may fall as home sales suffer from increasing interest rates.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Mattel Inc. for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The El Segundo, California-based company is engaged in the manufacture of a wide range of toys under such brand names as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Power Wheels.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The Emeryville, California-based company offers innovative, technology-based educational products in three categories, platforms, educational software, and stand-alone items.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Hasbro Inc. for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based company offers preschool toys, girls' toys, boys' action toys, and games.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Mattel Inc. for the years 2011-2013 is discussed. The El Segundo, California-based company is the largest toy maker in the United States.

The price appreciation potential of the shares of Mattel Inc. for the years 2010-2012 is discussed. The El Segundo, California-based company manufactures toys.

The shares of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. have wide price appreciation potential over the 2010-2012 timeframe. The Emeryville, California-based company develops and markets technology-based educational products.