Classifying firms into groups, such as _________, provides an alternative to the industry life cycle.

A) slow-growers
B) stalwarts
C) countercyclicals
D) slow-growers and stalwarts
E) slow-growers and countercyclicals

Industry Life Cycle

A concept describing the stages of growth and development that a sector or industry goes through, from emergence to decline.

Stalwarts

Well-established companies known for their durability, stable earnings, and regular dividend payments.

Slow-growers

Companies or stocks that exhibit lower-than-average growth in terms of revenue or earnings, often offering stable dividends.