In today's edition of the Daily Update, we feature an article by equity
research columnist Tom Ryan, who discovers a set of enterprise
software stocks that are regaining favor on Wall Street.

Also, with the Olympics well on their way, we thought you might be
interested in a report from Bear Stearns on the impact of the Games on
advertising revenues, and we are highlighting a related report from CIBC
World Markets on broadcast stocks as well.

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- Investment ideas
- Broker and third-party research
- Online advice and chats
- Free and sponsored reports


Investment ideas
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INVESTMENT IDEAS
Enterprise software
Wall Street spots some emerging leaders among enterprise software stocks.

Thomas J. Ryan, equity research columnist

Emboldened by better-than-expected fourth quarter results and some
signs of recovery in Internet technology (IT) spending, Wall Street has
turned more bullish on enterprise software.

The group is coming off a dismal 2001, and most analysts expect
software sales to remain generally sluggish through the first half of 2002.
Even if a turnaround in IT spending doesn't arrive in the second half,
Wall Street is finding some leaders emerging that are bound to prosper
once IT budgets grow fat again.
Click here to read more.
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Broker and third-party reports
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1. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE
Prudential explains how investors should position portfolios
going forward.

The firm says investors should focus on retail and healthcare stocks
and construct growth & income portfolios opposed to money markets. It
identifies 8 retail and 22 health care buys and 39 components of a
growth/income portfolio. (5-page report for purchase - $10)
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2. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT
Wachovia Securities reviews 2001 commercial aircraft orders and
analyzes future purchase trends.

The firm looks at continuing decline in bookings for both Boeing (BA)
and Airbus. Analysis of specific types of jet deliveries in 2000/'01
and estimates for 2002/'03. Recent order cancellation data and order
backlog. 9 tables. (7-page report for purchase - $25)
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3. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE
CIBC World Markets comments on the prospects for cable television
and satellite providers.

In the report, 9 cable themes for 2002, CIBC's top two cable industry
picks, the outlook for satellite broadcasting, digital cable growth,
IP telephony, company specific outlooks on 11 stocks: CMCSK, DISH,
CHTR & more. (68-page report for purchase - $150)
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4. THIRD-PARTY REVIEW
Wall Street Strategies' Charles Payne discusses the short-term
market outlook

Payne explains why he feels the market's seeming resistance to a
"trapdoor" decline feels like a daily dose of water torture. Also,
brief discussion of Enron and economic recovery. Also, an investment
suggestion from the insurance sector. (2-page report for purchase - $7)
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5. WHAT'S HOT?
Bear Stearns discusses the impact of Olympic coverage on General
Electric's (GE) NBC unit.

Noting that NBC has already sold 97% of available ad space, Bear
Stearns takes a look at the potential revenue impact that games'
coverage will have on the network. Also, the outlook for NBC beyond
Salt Lake City. (4-page report for purchase - $10)
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Online advice and chats
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1. ASK THE ANALYST
Schaeffer's Research's Bernie Schaeffer discusses a divergence in market
"fear" readings.

Noting a rare occurrence in which the CBOE market volatility index (VIX)
has dropped below the S&P 100 Index volatility reading (OEX),
Schaeffer explains what may be in store for the market. What does it all
mean? Ask him questions until Fri., Feb. 8.
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Ronald E. Newton with Insurance.com talks about how much auto insurance
you really need.

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required to carry and what you should carry.  Ask Ronald E. Newton of
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Free and sponsored reports
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