In this Issue:
• What Inning Are We In? - We think the Federal Reserve will continue to be vigilant on inflation, but may skip a rate hike in August.
• In the Limelight
• STARS Status - Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for May 30 through June 3.
• Some Buys in the Retail Arena - Here are four stocks of retailers that we think have found the right formulas for growth.
• Stocks Ranked Four STARS by S&P - On a rotating basis, we list issues by STARS ranking (quality rankings in parentheses).
• Our View of the REIT Landscape - S&P analysts currently favor certain types of real estate investment trust.
• Recommended REITs
• International Speedway Sets the Pace - We think this racetrack operator is well positioned to benefit from NASCAR's rising popularity.
• S&P Sector Scorecard
• Retailers We Favor

Some of the Companies Featured:
American International Group
Best Buy Co.
Brunswick Corp.
Claire's Stores Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Home Depot Inc.

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