In This Issue:
• G-Whiz- G-7 rocked international markets, but we still see good times ahead for U.S. investors in foreign equities.
• In the Limelight
• STARS Status: Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for April 24 through April 28.
• WD-40 for Tidy Profits- We believe new products and expansion into more foreign markets should keep sales and earnings flowing smoothly for this household products company.
• Three Recent Upgrades- Our analysts believe these stocks will outperform over the coming 12 months.
• How to Accessorize Your Portfolio- We think strong demand for items like handbags, watches, and sunglasses will provide apparel companies with plenty of room to grow.
• Master List Stocks Update- Our three supervised Master List groups of stocks, recommended as core holdings for long-term investors, are regularly featured on these two pages. The High-Quality Capital Appreciation Portfolio, highlighted this week, consists mainly of large-cap stocks.
• Why We Like the "Spider" for Mid-Caps- This exchange-traded fund, which tracks the S&P MidCap 400, has substantial liquidity and a mix of growth and value.

Some of the Companies Featured:
Allegheny Energy
Arris Group
AT&T
BJ Services
CNET Networks
ExpressJet
FPL Group
Geneworth Financial
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Microsoft
Newell Rubbermaid
Prologis
Research in Motion
Saytam Computer Services
Shaw Group
Swift Energy
Techne
Volvo
Waters
WD-40

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