June 7, 2001 - Small-cap and energy stocks

In today's Daily Update, we feature research on S&P sectors, the U.S.
power crisis' impact on select stocks, market-sentiment opinion, and
much more.

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Featured in today's edition of the Daily Update:

1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT: Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown picks stocks likely
to benefit from the new generation of electricity capacity.

2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT: Morgan Stanley reiterates its "strong buy"
rating on Lear (LEA).

3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT: Robert W. Baird & Co. believes Bush's new
mandates will have a positive impact on energy-related stocks.

4. ASK THE ANALYST: Schaeffer's Investment Research Inc.'s Bernie
Schaeffer explains why intermediate-term market risks outweigh potential
rewards.

5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW: Computrade Systems' Market Edge
provides daily technical analysis on stock-price patterns.

6. HOT REPORT: Prudential studies the drivers, valuations, and
fundamentals of the small-cap market and any challenges it may face.

7. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE: Jefferies & Co. provides an update
on the industry, and the public and private companies driving innovations.

8. EDITOR'S PICK: U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray provides valuations and
statistical trends for S&P indices.

9. INVESTMENT IDEAS: Companies garnering synergies from recently
consummated deals are winning analysts' praises.

10. CHATTING UP WALL STREET GURUS: George Nichols, Internet stock analyst,
Morningstar

11. MESSAGE BOARDS: Is down-and-out Lucent (LU) capable of a comeback?
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1. TODAY'S SPECIAL REPORT
U.S. power crisis -- Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown picks stocks likely to
benefit from the new generation of electricity capacity.

The firm believes energy and utilities will be the biggest winners over
the next decade. Hence, it examines power generators and distributors, and
natural gas explorers. Seven "strong buy"/"buy" stocks included (13-page
report for purchase - $50).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20698047&;nd=0607

2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
Lear (LEA) -- Morgan Stanley sets a $55-price target on the auto-interior
supplier.

The firm likes the company's prospects in the growing electronics and
high-tech vehicle markets, but lists some negatives. Register for the
firm's free-research trial to access this report on the "strong buy"-rated
stock.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=4586221&;sid=8&nd=0607

3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
The administration's impact -- Robert W. Baird & Co. believes the new
mandates will be a positive on energy-related stocks.

The firm lists Bush's recommendations for exploration and production
services. Then it provides a risk assessment and a selection of stocks
(some are rated) that Bush's comments may influence. This report remains
free for a limited time.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/magazinecover.asp?nd=0607#investor

4. TODAY IN THE ANALYST CORNER
Random thought from the market-sentiment front -- Schaeffer's Investment
Research Inc.'s Bernie Schaeffer explains why intermediate-term market
risks outweigh potential rewards.

Schaeffer feels overly optimistic sentiment may be problematic for the
market. Is he anticipating another sharp sell off in stocks? He will be in
the Analyst Corner only until 5 p.m. ET Fri., June 8, so be sure to ask
your questions now. Ask the analyst.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/ACHome.asp?nd=0607

Prepare for the investing week ahead with Bernie's insight to the hottest
sectors and stocks. Sign up for Bernie's FREE e-weekly market report,
Monday Morning Outlook.
Click here.
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5. INDEPENDENT'S INVESTMENT REVIEW
"Buy" and "sell" signals -- Computrade Systems' Market Edge provides daily
technical analysis.

On a daily basis, the firm publishes to its Web site a new list of stocks
to trade in and out of. In total, the four tables - top/bottom breakouts
and buy/sell signals - can contain up to hundreds of stocks (report for
purchase - $20).
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6. WHAT'S HOT?
The state of the small-cap -- Prudential studies the drivers, valuations,
and fundamentals of the segment and any challenges it may face.

After lining up all the positives and negatives, what does the firm
believe is the right strategy for small-cap investors? Find out if the
market segment still looks attractive. No particular stocks are mentioned
(3-page report for purchase - $10).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20729395&;nd=0607

7. INVESTORS' CHOICE: 3-DAY FAVORITE
Fuel-cell technology -- Jefferies & Co. provides an update on the
industry, and the public and private companies driving innovations.

Everything you want to know about fuel-cell tech and the companies behind
it: Ballard Power Systems (BLDP), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), H Power (HPOW),
Hydrogenics (HYGS), United Technologies (UTX), Plug Power (PLUG) (9-page
report for purchase - $25)
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20697260&;nd=0607

8. EDITOR'S PICK: CURRENT RESEARCH FROM THE CUTTING EDGE
Sector analysis and strategy guide -- U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray provides
valuations and statistical trends for S&P indices.

Through charts and tables, find out what sectors - including the S&P 500,
small-cap, and mid-caps indices - have increasing fundamentals and momentum
based on May 2001 data. No individual stocks are mentioned (167-page report
for purchase - $300).
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/download.asp?docid=20710463&;nd=0607

9. INVESTMENT IDEAS
The most recommended stocks on Wall Street -- Acquisitions bear fruit for
some Wall Street favorites.

Our latest survey of "most recommended" stocks shows that you can still
find growth in a slowing economy. Three firms are posting strong results
thanks to their "buy" vs. "build" strategy. Writer Dave Sterman explains.
Click here.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/magazine.asp?ref=ideas20010607.html&;nd=0607

10. CHATTING UP WALL STREET'S GURUS
George Nichols, Internet stock analyst, Morningstar

In an AOL MarketTalk appearance, Nichols offers his view of AOL Time
Warner's (AOL) valuation. He comments on the recovery prospects for the
IPO market and opines on Earthlink (ELNK), TIVO (TIVO), and Real Networks
(RNWK). Read Sage Online's transcript.
Click here.
http://aol.sageonline.com/transcript.asp?id=15645&;nd=0607

11. MESSAGE BOARDS
Sage's Hot Topic

What's your opinion of Lucent's (LU) future? Is the one-time Street
darling capable of a comeback?
Click here.
http://aol.sageonline.com/boards/user/non-frames/message.asp?forumid=13317&messageid=6542&threadid=6542

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