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Featured in today's edition of the Daily Update:

1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT: CIBC World Markets sees order stabilization
within some back-end semiconductor-equipment markets.

2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT: Morgan Stanley ranks Emerson (EMR) a
"strong buy."

3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT: CIBC World Markets reacts to the launch of
Microsoft's (MSFT) X-Box.

4. ASK THE ANALYST: RabbittAnalytics.com's Paul Rabbitt believes we will
not retest prior lows.

5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW: Kintisheff Research asks if talks
between Lucent Technologies (LU) and Alcatel (ALA) can resume.

6. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT: Dave MacEwen, Senior Vice President
and Senior Portfolio Manager for American Century Investments, looks at
fixed income funds.

7. HOT REPORT: Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. focuses on the future
natural-gas supply source, eastern Canada.

8. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE: Argus Research's team comments on
the economy's outlook and the Fed's next moves, as well their impact on
stocks.

9. EDITOR'S PICK: Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown forecasts turnaround
prospects are ahead for the industry; initiates coverage of three players.

10. INVESTMENTOR: Columnist William L. Valentine, CFA, has found a stock
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1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT
A buying opportunity into the summer -- CIBC World Markets sees order
stabilization within some back-end semiconductor-equipment markets.

"Remain highly selective," the firm urges and provides an industry review
and highlights from a recent industry conference. Check the ratings and
prices of 38 stocks, 25 of which are ranked "strong buys" (14-page report
for purchase - $50).
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2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
Emerson (EMR) -- Morgan Stanley sets a $78-price target on the global
industrial-products manufacturer.

"We believe that ownership of EMR makes sense in the current environment,"
the firm says, pointing to earnings, cash flow and return on invested
capital. Register for the firm's free-research trial to access research on
this "strong buy" rated stock.
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3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
Microsoft's (MSFT) X-Box -- CIBC World Markets says it has lots of sizzle;
"We're ready for the steak."

Find out what the firm thinks are the game unit's best strategic
opportunities, and what the firm believes will be MSFT's revenue
potential. This report is free for a limited time.
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4. TODAY IN THE ANALYST CORNER
Investors' forward expectations -- RabbittAnalytics.com's Paul Rabbitt
believes the market's latest "pause" was healthy.

Rabbitt believes we will not retest prior lows, so find the right stocks
to own in this market. He will be in the Analyst Corner only until 5 p.m.
ET Mon., June 4, so be sure to ask your question now. Ask the analyst.
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5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW
Lucent Technologies (LU) to reconnect? -- Kintisheff Research asks if
talks with Alcatel (ALA) can resume.

"With the latest developments, ALA is missing a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to enter the U.S. market in a flash at reasonable cost," the
analyst says. What are the possibilities the two may resume talks?
(11-page report for purchase - $25).
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6. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT
Dave MacEwen, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager for
American Century Investments, looks at fixed income funds.

As strong as stocks were throughout the 1990s, bonds also have a
specific role to play in a diversified portfolio. At times, when stocks
take a breather, bonds can take center stage. If you have questions about
investing in bonds, Dave MacEwen will answer investors' queries until Sun.,
June 16. Be sure to Ask the Expert now.

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tool bar, click on Ask the Expert to pose your question.
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7. WHAT'S HOT?
Energy-industry trends -- Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. focuses on the
long-term future supply source, eastern Canada.

In advance of tomorrow's OPEC meeting, look at the "least-talked about"
source for natural gas supply: Nova Scotia. The firm also provides a list
of recent significant developments for energy stocks (11-page report for
purchase - $25).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20638710&nd=0604


8. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE
Responding to the U.S. growth recession -- Argus Research's team comments
on the economy's outlook and its impact on select stocks.

The report's authors pick Cisco (CSCO) as the "focus stock," evaluate 11
growth stocks, 10 value stocks and 6 utility stocks, and comment on the
firm's latest ratings changes (40-page report for purchase - $10).
Click here.
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9. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE
Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) outlook -- Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
forecasts turnaround prospects are ahead for the industry; initiates
coverage of three players.

The firm examines the factors impacting DBS, the top 100 markets'
penetration levels, and subscriber growth projections through 2007.
Analysts begin covering EchoStar (DISH), Hughes (GMH), and Pegasus (PGTV)
(124-page report for purchase - $300).
Click here.
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10. THE INVESTMENTOR
Krispy Kreme (KKD) is half baked -- Columnist William L. Valentine, CFA,
this explains why this stock is "grossly overpriced."

KKD reminds the columnist of Cisco (CSCO) back in March of 2000, when he
sold his investment in the tech bellwether. "The problem is not with the
company, but the stock price," he notes. Find out why he feels KKD's stock
price is all about hype.
Click here.
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11. MESSAGE BOARDS
Catch the buzz on the boards at Sage Online

If you're looking for lively, intelligent conversation, look no further.
Stocks and funds A to Z, finance and hot topics are only a few of the Sage
possibilities.
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