Message-ID: <14678685.1075840408652.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:20:26 -0800 (PST) From: 1.14166227.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com To: chris.dorland@enron.com Subject: February 7, 2002 - Enterprising investors Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Multex Investor <1.14166227.-2@multexinvestornetwork.com>@ENRON X-To: Dorland, Chris X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \ExMerge - Dorland, Chris\Inbox X-Origin: DORLAND-C X-FileName: chris dorland 6-26-02.PST 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. You can link directly to our research page, which features synopses of broker and free reports, and you can also register for the Morgan Stanley trial by clicking on the Morgan Stanley logo, here: http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=6868&nd=0207 *************************************************************** You are receiving this mail because you have registered for Multex Investor. To unsubscribe, see bottom of this message. *************************************************************** ======================== Sponsored by ========================= Terrorism's Next Target: Your Wallet America is more vulnerable to bin Laden now than six months ago. Economic disaster could be one spark away. Here's how to protect your wealth and build a strong portfolio for the crisis ahead. http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020702_A1 ============================================================== Below -------- - Investment ideas - Broker and third-party research - Online advice and chats - Free and sponsored reports Investment ideas ----------------------------------------- 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. 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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) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26116339&nd=0207 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) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26169620&nd=0207 5. WHAT'S HOT? Bear Stearns discusses the impact of Olympic coverage on General Electric's (GE) NBC unit. 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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. http://www.multexinvestor.com/AskTheAnalystForm.asp?&nd=0207 Prepare for the investing week ahead with Bernie's insight to the hottest sectors and stocks. Sign up below for Bernie's FREE e-weekly market report, Monday Morning Outlook. http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020702_A5 2. ASK THE EXPERT Ronald E. Newton with Insurance.com talks about how much auto insurance you really need. In reality, there is often a large gap between the insurance you're required to carry and what you should carry. Ask Ronald E. Newton of Insurance.com your questions. 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