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Good Times Still Rolling

"Universal euphoria seems to have carpeted the land," according to one leading economist quoted in this news article from Bloomberg.com. That seems to be the general reaction to the latest report on corporate profits, which are projected to rise by 19 percent in the fourth quarter. Vigorous consumer spending and the rise of the Internet are cited as contributing factors in the continuing positive trend. The article also examines the performance of several leading companies and clues you in on weak pockets in an otherwise surging economy. Required reading.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:05:47 -0800