From: 1.10043390.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com
To: jwillia@enron.com
Date: 2001-05-15 04:07:05+00:00
Subject: May 15, 2001 - Attention-grabbing investment groups

In today's Daily Update, you'll find research on companies analysts
see positive momentum for, such as select real-estate securities,
over-the-counter stocks, new additions to Griffin Securities' "X" list,
and much more.

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Featured in today's edition of the Daily Update:

1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT: Griffin Securities adds three stocks and
removes one on its recommended list.

2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT: Morgan Stanley rates Echostar (DISH) a
"strong buy-v."

3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT: Robert W. Baird & Co. provides analysis on
sectors and stocks likely to be negatively effected by higher
unemployment.

4. ASK THE ANALYST: Schaeffer Investment Research Inc.'s Bernie Schaeffer
sees the Nasdaq heading lower short-term.

5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW: JM Lafferty Associates separates
leaders from laggards among stable growth stocks.

6. WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: American Century: Long-Term Investing

7. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT: Doug Erbert, personalized rollover
service manager for American Century Investments

8. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE: Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co.
offers a long-term perspective on "far-sighted" large-cap IT companies.

9. HOT REPORT: Prudential Securities examines 43 over-the-counter stocks
that leverage technical up trends, bases, and breakouts.

10. EDITOR'S PICK: Learn more about Bear Stearns & Co.'s real-estate
securities index, which gained 4.8% in the first quarter.

11. TODAY'S TOP 10: Although some seek fresh ideas, investors continued
to clamor for signs of revival in various tech sectors.

12. MESSAGE BOARDS: Jill Maggiore, manager of Wells S&P REIT Index Fund
(WSPAX), says Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP) is her top pick.

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1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT
Changes to the "X" list -- Griffin Securities adds three stocks and
removes one on its recommended list.

The firm explains why it has removed Diagnostic Products (DP) from its
roster, and which trio of companies is going to take its place and why.
Get a sneak peek at the 12 stocks in which the firm holds positions
(2-page report for purchase - $10).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20520877&nd=0515


2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
Echostar Communications (DISH) breaks out in 2001 -- Morgan Stanley sets a
$52-price target on this digital broadcast satellite provider.

The firm sees 2001 as a breakout year for Echostar, as management drives
subscriber growth, increases service functionality, and manages costs.
Sign up for the firm's free-research trial to access the report on this
"strong buy" rated stock.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=5378758&sid=8&nd=0515


3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
Impact of recent employment figures -- Robert W. Baird & Co. provides
analysis on sectors and stocks likely to be negatively affected by higher
unemployment.

"While many of our estimates reflect the slowing economy, we expect price
pressure on the more economically sensitive stocks," the analysts write,
listing seven candidates. This report is free for a limited time.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/magazinecover.asp?nd=0515#investor


4. TODAY IN THE ANALYST CORNER
Weakness ahead for the tech sector? -- Schaeffer's Investment Research
Inc.'s Bernie Schaeffer explains.

Schaeffer thinks the tech sector might be in for some short-term weakness.
How low could it go? He will be in the Analyst Corner only until 5 p.m. ET
Tues., May 15, so be sure to ask your question now.  Ask the analyst.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/ACHome.asp?nd=0515

Prepare for the investing week ahead with Schaeffer's insight to the
hottest sectors and stocks. Sign up for his FREE e-weekly market report,
Monday Morning Outlook.
Click here.
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5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW
Stable growth intelligence monitor -- JM Lafferty Associates separates
leaders from laggards among stable growth stocks.

Among the 50 companies featured are RJ Reynolds Tobacco (RJR), VF Corp
(VFC), American Greetings (AM), Oshkosh B'Gosh (GOSHA), and DoubleClick
(DCLK), including twenty five who are deemed leaders (65-page report for
purchase - $25).
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6. WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
American Century: Long-Term Investing

Successful investments are more likely the result of time in, not timing
of, the stock and bond markets.
Click here.
http://www.americancentury.com/mi/nsltr20.html?nd=0515


7. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT
Doug Erbert, personalized rollover service manager for American Century
Investments

If you've contributed to a retirement plan at work and are getting ready
to change jobs or retire, you'll have choices about what to do with your
money. Erbert, who helps individuals with IRAs, is available to answer
investors' queries until Sun., May. 21. Ask the Expert, now.
Click here.
http://multexpf.com/asktheexpert.asp?target=/personalfinance/asktheexpert/home&nd=0515


8. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE
What's ahead for technology in 2003 to 2004 -- Friedman, Billings, Ramsey
& Co. offers a long-term perspective on "far-sighted" IT companies.

The firm presents a large-cap valuation analysis on IBM (IBM), Cisco
(CSCO), Dell (DELL), EMC (EMC), Hewlett-Packard (HWP), Intel (INTC),
Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), WorldCom (WCOM), and five others (4-page
report for purchase - $10).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20541266&nd=0515


9. WHAT'S HOT?
Small- and mid-cap investment ideas -- Prudential Securities examines 43
over-the-counter stocks that leverage positive technical developments.

The technical department unveils a list of stocks showing significant up
trends, bases, and breakouts. These isolated stocks are part of the
"violation of a two-year downtrend line" on the NYSE, not the Nasdaq
(2-page report for purchase - $10).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20542803&nd=0515


10. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE
The group deserves attention -- Learn more about Bear Stearns & Co.'s
real-estate securities index, which gained 4.8% in the first quarter.

In addition to the firm's investment thesis, this report contains sector
and performance statistics for 29 stocks including Heller Financial (HF),
Grubb & Ellis (GBE), Capital Trust (CT), and Allied Capital (ALLC)
(34-page report for purchase - $75).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20506026&nd=0515


11. TODAY'S TOP 10
Best-selling reports on Multex Investor -- Investors search for tech
stock recoveries

Although some seek fresh ideas in energy, start-ups, and even high-yield
stocks, the best-selling reports on Multex Investor last week show many
investors remain obsessed with turnaround prospects in different tech
sectors.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/magazine.asp?ref=topten20010515.html&nd=0515


12. MESSAGE BOARDS
The REIT stuff

Jill Maggiore, manager of Wells S&P REIT Index Fund
(WSPAX), says Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP) is her top pick.
Click here.
http://multexinvestor.sageonline.com/page.asp?id=2904&ps=1&s=3&nd=0515

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