Who will profit? So far three possible vaccines, two of which (if accepted for treatment) are large drug concerns, Smith Glaxo-Kline, and Johnson and Johnson. In the end the large concerns have the means of producing the vaccines in large quantities.

Protective gear comes from several sources. Uline is one, a large company making all sorts of containers and packaging, warehousing equipment, protective clothing, &c.

Lakehead Industries and Alpha Pro Tech stocks have jumped, as investors bet that Ebola will increase, and increase the need for Hasmat suits and other protective wear.