Misery index not decisive in 1996 election outlook
The Perry-manufactured misery index is a weak predictor for presidential outcomes. Real disposable income growth and the incumbent’s job approval matter more. Clinton’s 1.8 percent per capita growth and 53 percent approval suggest a fragile path to victory, while Dole aims to lower Clinton’s rating.
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Intel faces battle of PC markets in silicon valley
Intel dominates with over 80 percent of PC microprocessor share and eyes new demand drivers. It plans a video phone, 3D graphics work with developers, and aims to keep the average PC price around $2,000 while expanding entertainment and home use. Chief executive Andrew Grove says waves of excitement are needed to propel growth amid market jitters.
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Intel's Moore Law Drives Dominant Chip Leap
Intel, Santa Clara based chip pioneer, steers Moore's Law to push microprocessors from 3 to 50-100 million transistors by century turn. With $1.3 billion R&D last year and 16.2 billion in sales, the firm outpaces Cyrix and AMD by delivering high volume, innovative CPUs and targeting desktop and workstation markets while expanding design access to lower-cost PCs.
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Olosure techniques of stock market pros
Stock fund managers rely on luck and skill with value growth strategies. Some use obscure methods such as point and figure charting market timing and quantitative models to boost results. Notable practitioners include Tom Dorsey Jeffrey Vinik Doug Fabian and Gary Pilgrim who show how these tools influence performance and risk management.
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Calif
Charles Dow
Dow Jones & Co
Tom Dorsey
Richmond, Va
Dorsey, Wright & Associates
Merrill Lynch & Co
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