The financials were reviewed. We had a discussion about software to prepare the Stock Selection Guide. Kurt Hutchinson gave a presentation of various NAIC tools and their uses. He also directed members to the webpage he wrote on the club, and informed members of some useful links he had incorporated, including a tutorial for completing SSG's. Old Stocks MSFT A review of Microsoft stock showed it to be the only money maker for the club at present.
Most stock analysts recommend it as a hold.
WAK, LU, CPQ These stocks had decreased in value since we purchased them, but most were taking a swing back up in price and were getting very close to what we purchased them for. This stock appears to be holding at slightly under what we purchased it for. New Stocks Home Depot, Eagle Hardware, Staples Jean Campbell presented stock check lists on Eagle Hardware, Stapes and Home Depot. These were presented on a useful Stock Check List spreadsheet Jean wrote. Staples Staples' numbers looked good, and showed potential growth for the future.