In This Issue:

•Same Track, Different Train: Worried about the inverted yield curve? Look at the bigger picture.

•STARS Status: Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for February 5 through February 9.

•Betting on Buffett: Here are some stocks the billionaire might like.

•China Syndrome: Have Chinese equities risen too far too fast?

•Political Plans for the Health Care Sector: New proposals could help the sector - and the consumer.

•Linear Down but Not Out: A diversified customer base and solid margins should insulate the company from slack demand.

•Harness Our Quant Power: Standard & Poor's Neural Fair Value 25 Portfolio buys what are deemed undervalued issues with superior return potential.

Some of the Companies Featured:

Altria
ASML Holding
BJ Services
Coach
Energen
Garmin
Gibraltar Industries
Holly Energy Partners
Infosys Technologies
McAfee
Novartis
Pentair
T. Rowe Price
Varian Medical Systems
Willis Group Holdings

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