In this Issue:
• Is That All There Is? The infrequent rallies have been weak this year, but we still advise investors to sit tight for now.
• In the Limelight
• STARS Status - Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for January 24 through January 28.
• Questions and Answers - Explaining mixed signals, the S&P 100, and mutual funds closing to new investors.
• Favored Higher-Yielding Stocks - These five issues, with yields higher than the market average, offer
a long history of strong total return.
• Master List Stocks Update
• S&P's Platinum Portfolio - This portfolio of stocks is picked on the basis of S&P's STARS ranking system and our quantitative fair value method.

Some of the Companies Featured:
Alberto-Culver Co.
Altria Group
Bank Of Hawaii Corp.
Barr Pharmaceuticals
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Carlisle Cos.
ENI S.p.A
Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
Lasalle Hotel Properties
Lowe's Cos.
Merrill Lynch
Oneok Inc.
Procter & Gamble

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