Prognosis 1998 POSITIVES -- A healthy economy means continued good times for the industry -- Consolidation is leaving more market share for the survivors -- Low interest rates could keep market up NEGATIVES -- The severe downturn in Asia could cramp expansion plans -- Commercial banks are aggressively pursuing investment banking -- Lower corporate profits could hurt the stock market Return to main story

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