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In today's edition of the Daily Update, Charles Payne of Wall Street Strategies tips his hat to courageous investors who are willing to let the chips fall where they may. Also, equity research columnist John Filar Atwood discusses the impact of rising subscriber turnover on PCS affiliates. Multex Investor members can download a report from Morgan Stanley on medical technology company Guidant (GDT) by registering for the firm's free research trial. 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=6710&;nd=0204 *************************************************************** You are receiving this mail because you have registered for Multex Investor. To unsubscribe, see bottom of this message. *************************************************************** ======================== Sponsored by ========================= Get 10 FREE issues of Investor's Business Daily. More than just a newspaper, Investor's Business Daily is a unique research tool designed to identify winning stocks with insightful charts and ratings you can't find anywhere else.This offer carries no obligation and there's nothing to cancel. http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020402_A1 ============================================================== Below -------- - Investment ideas - Broker and third-party research - Online advice and chats - Free and sponsored reports Investment ideas ----------------------------------------- 1. INVESTMENT IDEAS Be careful what you ask for Getting on with our lives and with our investments By Charles Payne, principal analyst, Wall Street Strategies So I guess you can handle the truth. During the course of the past week, I received a tsunami of mail, the vast majority ripping me for justifying everything that's wrong with Corporate America. Ironically, both the right and the left saw fault with the premise that I suggested--that investors may not really want to know the truth. A few investors admitted that they were afraid of opening a Pandora's box, or that the revelation that the foundation of our financial system is built on a lie would cause a financial Diaspora. I do believe that assuming the worst is not only presumptuous, but probably jumping to the wrong conclusion. Click here to read more. http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=6703&;nd=0204 2. INVESTMENT IDEAS Rising subscriber turnover hurts PCS affiliates Sprint's tougher stance on low credit customers is key factor by John Filar Atwood, equity research columnist Sprint PCS (PCS) has decided to get tough with certain low credit customers. To date, the group getting punished by that decision is not the customers, but Sprint's own regional affiliates. The move has increased subscriber turnover, thereby lowering net customer additions for the likes of AirGate PCS (PCSA), Alamosa PCS (APS) and US Unwired (UNWR). It also has fed investors' perception that there's no growth in sight for wireless stocks. Click here to read more. http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=6705&;nd=0204 ======================== Sponsored by ========================= Parents - Before you do anything else today, check to see that you have enough coverage to protect your family's financial and education needs. Check out our life insurance calculator to determine your coverage needs. Get no-obligation Term Life QUOTES from multiple carriers. COMPARE & SAVE. Research & Apply. Rely on Insurance.com, backed by a trusted name - Fidelity Investments. http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020402_A2 ============================================================== Broker and third-party reports ----------------------------------------- 1. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE Bear Stearns publishes a 'top ten list' of Internet security predictions for 2002. After a page of general sector commentary, the firm discusses its list; #3 prediction calls for more sophisticated virus attacks, #6 prediction is that the biometric hype fizzles, #10 predicts security vendor stocks that will outperform. (4-page report for purchase - $10) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=25966746&;nd=0204 2. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT Friedman, Billings, Ramsey provides its 2002 political/economic outlook. FBR's report identifies dozens of company-specific beneficiaries of Washington's political stances on agricultural, banking/finance, energy, healthcare, and technology issues. Economic predictions and specific beneficiaries as well. 18 graphs. (28-page report for purchase - $75) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26106161&;nd=0204 3. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE Bear Stearns explains why the worst is already priced into wireless service companies. Painting a favorable forward-looking picture for the industry, the firm looks at penetration rates, age groups, discusses leaders Sprint (PCS), AT&T (AWE), & Nextel (NXTL), and speculates on consolidation prospects. 13 exhibits. (19-page report for purchase - $50) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26090434&;nd=0204 4. THIRD-PARTY REVIEW Morningstar discusses accounting fears that recently hit the stock of Irish-based Elan (ELN). In addition to fundamental data including growth, valuation, and financial health analysis, Morningstar comments on the firm's accounting practices in light of a recent article and its suggestion for investors in light of the situation. (3-page report for purchase - $10) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=21260426&;nd=0204 WHAT'S HOT? 5. Lehman Brothers discusses the continuing growth story at discount retailer Wal-Mart (WMT). Lehman projects revenue/earnings growth and shareholder total return over next 3-5 years and how WMT will do it. Discussion of the eclipsing of XOM as the largest revenue generator and when it might surpass $1 trillion in annual sales. (3-page report for purchase - $10) http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26087653&;nd=0204 ======================== Sponsored by ========================= The Telecomm Analyst: Wall Street's daily and weekly industry outlook Multex's The Telecomm Analyst features daily telecommunications-industry specific research highlights, investment ideas, analyst opinions, portfolio strategies: http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020402_A3 To be sure you receive your TTA newsletter every week, click here: http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020402_A4 ============================================================== Online advice and chats ----------------------------------------- 1. ASK THE ANALYST PowerOptionsPlus.com's Victor Schiller explains how to get great investment ideas from the pros. Citing some of the sources and lists that he utilizes, Schiller discusses his "stock-picking made simple" strategy. How can retail investors find great, option-able stocks without a lot of headaches? Ask him your questions through tonight, Mon., February 4, 5 PM ET. http://www.multexinvestor.com/AskTheAnalystForm.asp?&;nd=0204 Try our PowerOptionsPlus FREE Trial NOW! The Best Way To Find, Compare, Analyze, and Make Money On Option Investments...And it's Guaranteed. Click here http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020402_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. He will take investor questions until Thurs., Feb. 7. http://www.multexinvestor.com/AskTheExpertForm.asp?&;nd=0204 Free and sponsored reports ----------------------------------------- 1. FREE RESEARCH REPORT CIBC World Markets discusses the prospects for oil field service stocks under coverage. The firm looks at recent earnings and explains when it expects to see a solid earnings upturn in the sector. Also, the outlook for international oil markets. 4 exhibits. This 8-page report, which usually sells for $25, is free to members for the next 72 hours. http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=26085486&;nd=0204 2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT Morgan Stanley sets a $61 price target on "strong buy-volatile"-rated medical technology firm Guidant (GDT). 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