>>>Jim, I beg to disagree with you. The embedded chip sector and Asia are only segments of a market that is presenting massive opportunities in several sectors. I assure you that the issues that you raise will not affect the biotech sector or the restaurant sector, or the oil sector just for openers. There are still plenty of opportunities that will be rewarding as the next few years unfold. Still too early to fold your cards.<<< ********************************************************************** Sergio:
I'm not folding my cards just yet... : >
But, the Embedded Chip Y2k potential failure can touch every sector of the economy... Just to name a few areas, The Electric Utilities, Airlines, Trucking, Railroads, Computers, Automobiles, Elevators, Medical Equipment, Satellites and Communications, and much more... Embedded Chips are in almost any electrical equipment that you can think of...
The closer we get to Year 2000 more people will become aware of the pervasiveness of the chain of economic Dominoes... I don't mean to sound like an alarmist, but the facts are there for all to evaluate...
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Inspite of all this, there are good companies to invest in... But, when the market corrects, so do about 75% of the stocks... This is where the due diligence of the Amigos will pay off... Companies with strong and growing fundamentals stand the best chance in all market environments...
Jim |