Publishing - Periodicals

Some scholarly journal users have been taking more of a stand against the prices charged by publishers for content. As a result, publishers like Reed Elsevier may have to take smaller price increases from academic libraries in future years.A healthy portion of Elsevier's sales are derived from

Dolan's growth has been aided by a rising foreclosure rate in the United States.

Despite average annual revenue growth of nearly 6% between 2005 and 2009, MSO posted a positive operating profit only once--in 2007.The company's substantial exposure to ad spending could leave it vulnerable in the event of a protracted downturn in discretionary business and consumer outlays.Martha

Meredith's relative strength is in an industry that faces secular headwinds.

Meredith's relative strength is in an industry that faces secular head winds.

The company's publishing business depends on advertising, with classified and display advertising representing more than 40% of segment sales. If the overall advertising market slows, Dolan's top-line growth could get clipped.Dolan's journal business makes a majority of its profit from print

Some scholarly journal users such as the University of California system have been taking more of a stand against the prices charged by publishers for content. As a result, publishers like Reed Elsevier may have to take smaller price increases from academic libraries.A healthy portion of the

Some scholarly journal users such as the University of California system have been taking more of a stand against the prices charged by publishers for content. As a result, publishers like Reed Elsevier may have to take smaller price increases from academic libraries.A healthy portion of the