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BLUE-CHIP GROWTH STOCKS FOR THE LONG RUN

(MONEY Magazine) – The drug industry's troubles drag on and on. Abbott Labs and Wyeth were the biggest losers in November. Three stocks gained more than 15%: Alcoa rose on forecasts that aluminum prices would strengthen in 2006, Intel gained on news of solid PC sales and positive response to new products, and the sales outlook improved for Limited Brands, despite weak third-quarter results. All told, those are signs the economy is still growing strong.

NOTES: As of Nov. 29. P/E ratios are based on projected 2006 earnings. Earnings growth is compound annual rate projected for five years by analysts covering the stock. SOURCE: Thomson/Baseline.