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Stock markets this year may well provide a challenge for equity investors as growth opportunities, amid the threat of recession in both the UK and Europe, become harder to spot. Most economists and analysts expect company earnings to flatline this year, requiring investors to seek those sectors or situations which offer the best value. Few long-term investors will now look at equities purely from a perspective of seeking capital growth, unless they feel sure that either the underlying earnings can grow, or the share price can evolve due to external pressures such as new discoveries or...