In This Issue:

Hold on to Quality Stocks
Performance of S&P 500
In the Limelight
Market Measures
STARS Status
Five Star Stocks in the News
The Market Last Week
Long-Term Dividend Payers
Selected Stocks Off Their 2004 Highs
Three New Recommendations
Nucor Forges Ahead
S&P Sector Scorecard

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