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Where
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2006
Where To Invest
Prospects are basically positive: Growth is brisk, corporate profits are climbing, and the Fed hikes are nearly over
THE BIG PICTURE
The Bulls: Pawing And Snorting
Rate hikes and oil prices are easing, and profits remain healthy. That bodes well for many stocks
Fearless Forecaster: The Sage Of Kansas City
In calling 2005's equity markets, UMB's William Greiner took the gold
Fearless Forecasts From The Pros
Pooling the insights of 76 investment strategists
Star Stockpickers Share Their Secrets
Whether the Fed overshoots or the broadband revolution moves into full swing, these pros have a way to play it
Entering The New Year With A Head Of Steam
Expect continued economic strength in 2006, unless the housing or oil markets jump the rails
Guessing Right: A Dogged Dismal Scientist
Verizon economist Constantine Soras took home the honors
What The Seers See
What 54 forecasters project for the economy in 2006
THE BEST PLAYS
Online: Where The Growth Is
New Media are luring eyeballs and ads -- and the market is betting big on Google and Yahoo!
Biotech Bets
For risk-takers, these companies could bring big payoffs
Lots of Oomph In Oil And Gas
Robust energy demand worldwide should keep profits pumped
A Pipeline To Profits
America's aging infrastructure could be a boon for plenty of companies
Cashing In On Life Extension
Companies that cater to aging Americans face a healthy future
ETFs: A Better Way To Go Abroad
Why savvy global investors are flocking to exchange-traded funds
Emerging Markets: Beyond The Big Four
Egypt, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey are investor-friendly and boast strong growth, too
SMART STRATEGIES
How To Build Your Own Hedge Fund
It's surprisingly easy to set up, you can keep costs down, and you won't have to share the profits
Income Investing: Don't Come Up Empty-Handed
It's hard to find fat yields in this arena, but here's a clutch of ideas
Set A Course For Higher Returns
Letting your portfolio drift too far off target can cost you
All Aboard The Growth Train
Mutual funds play up emerging markets, natural resources, and tech
Mining The Vein Of Great Ideas
Patents can clue smart investors in to the Next Big Thing from innovative companies
Sweet Times For Dealmakers
Mergers should accelerate in 2006, with lots of action coming from the financial, energy, and tech industries
After The Housing Runup
Most of the big gains are behind us, but there are still pockets of value
Hedging Against Inflation
Check out gold, commodities, and more
The Art Of Buying Art
Today's market looks awfully inflated. Tread carefully
DRILLING INTO THE NUMBERS
Drilling Into The Numbers
Our eight stock screens suit any investment style
Outlook Scoreboard 2005 (.pdf)
The data and projections you need to make informed choices
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What's ahead? Here's the collective wisdom of 54 economists on indicators ranging from growth and profits to oil prices and interest rates
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