In This Issue: •Subprime Sentiment: Amid the rubble, we see opportunities in higher-quality banks. •STARS Status: Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for March 12 through March 16. •Hip, Haute, or Not?: The youth apparel marketplace is attractive - but the same can't be said of all retailers. We prefer Urban Outfitters to Gap. •Health Care REITs Open New Doors: These trusts, which rent out facilities like hospitals and assisted-living centers, should benefit as the population ages. •A Tax-Free Approach to Investing: For tax-exempt income, consider muni bond funds. •Consumers, Congress Take Swipe at Plastic: Three savvy card issuers position themselves ahead of federal regulation. •Master List Stocks Update: Our three supervised Master List groups of stocks, recommended as core holdings for long-term investors, are regularly featured on these two pages. The High-Quality Capital Appreciation Portfolio, highlighted this week, consists mainly of large-cap stocks. •Tweaking the Foreign Allocation: Welcome, Japan! Some of the Companies Featured: Automatic Data Processing
Capital One Financial
Claire's Stores
Dollar General
eBay
General Dynamics
Home Depot
Johnson & Johnson
KongZhong
PepsiCo
Procter & Gamble
Realogy
Six Flags
Stryker
Wal-Mart Stores | 
