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2006 INVESTMENT OUTLOOK

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Prospects are basically positive: Growth is brisk, corporate profits are climbing, and the Fed hikes are nearly over

High energy prices. Rising interest rates. And a whole lot of anxiety about a cooling-off in the housing market. You could easily worry yourself into inaction. But don't. BusinessWeek's 2006 Investment Outlook is basically bright: Economic growth is brisk, corporate profits are climbing, and the Fed's long series of interest rate hikes is nearly over. All told, that's a recipe for higher stock prices in the new year. It's not 1999 again, but you have a good shot at earning total returns of 9% to 10%.

Of course, you can do much better with savvy stockpicking. We find opportunities in such fields as media, technology, and energy -- as well as in international markets. You could also employ some smart strategies such as looking for stocks that may be takeover candidates or choosing companies to invest in based on their patent prowess. We even show you how you can build your own hedge fund and find higher yields to juice your income. It's all up to you.

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