Big Stocks' Gains Mask Disparities

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The publicized gains of the Dow Jones Industrial Average overshadow the real performance of the stock market. The few stocks that contribute to the Dow passing the 10,000 mark are usually part of a narrow sector in which few people are heavily invested. The idea of investment diversification precludes investors from receiving the same gains as those of the index. Small-cap stock funds lost almost 6% of their value in 1st qtr 1999 even though their valuations are better than those of large-cap stocks. Science and technology companies enjoy the best stock rises currently.

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Market bulls battle a case of the nerves

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Although the stock and bond markets have been very volatile in 1st qtr 1996, experts do not recommend a change in a business's investment course, especially if the firm is investing for the long term. Moderate economic growth and low inflation is expected to persist in 1996.

Small business, Credit market, Credit markets

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The stock market roars ahead

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The stock market has defied expectations by continuing to rise in the first quarter of 1998, despite fears of fallout from the Asian economic crisis. Winning investments include telecommunications stocks, international stock mutual funds, and small companies.

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