In this issue:
• Golden Moment?
• Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for December 20 through December 30.
• S&P Analysts' Top Picks for 2005
• Candidates for Large Dividend Increases
• Mergers and Acquisitions Boost Bank Stocks
• Sysco Supplies Steady Growth
• S&P's Platinum Portfolio

Some of the Companies Featured:
Electronic Arts
General Mills
Genzyme Corp.
Macerich Co.
Bank of America Corp.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Wachovia Corp.
Citigroup Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Mercantile Bankshares

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