In This Issue:
• A Better Market Ahead? History suggests that February could see an extension of January's losses. We advise that you hold on for gains beyond this month.
• In the Limelight
• STARS Status - Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for January 31 through February 4.
• Five-Star Stocks in the News
• Stocks We Like in Market-Beating Industries - Our analysts offer some of their picks in industries that outperformed the S&P 500 in 2004.
• Favored International Funds -We advise a 15% weighting in foreign stocks. Here are four international equity funds with no front-end loads and solid track records.
• How the STARS Performed
• Three Upgrades of Specialty Steel Makers
• Wilmington Continues Rich Tradition - We think this asset management company, with its diversified businesses, has solid long-term growth prospects.
• S&P Sector Scorecard

Some of the Companies featured:
American Standard
BJ Services
Boston Scientific
Citigroup
Coach Inc.
Coventry Health
D.R. Horton Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Kerr-Mcgee Corp.
Nabors Industries Ltd.
SRA International
Walt Disney Co.

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