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Introduction
The economy is slowing. Tech stocks are in the tank. Profits are harder to come by. Sure, investing is tougher these days. But there are lots of bright spots even in this environment
Brrr. Suddenly, the economic climate isn't so balmy. And while no one is predicting an outright recession, most forecasters believe the risks to growth are rising
Hold on to your prospectuses--big-cap growth and tech mutual funds are out, and value funds are in. Meanwhile, bonds could pay off--or blow up in your face--and art is an iffy proposition