Computer and peripherals industry

The US economy is expected to have an average growth rate of 2% to 3% in the late 1990s and the early years of the 21st Century after slowing in the last half of 1997. Spending on durable goods, such as computers and peripherals, is expected to reach 10% in 1997 and average 6% to 8% through the years 2000 to 2002, making these growth industries. Many stocks in these industries are forecast to outperform the market in 1997-1998 and through 2000-2002.