In This Issue:

•Why It's a Good Time to BuyRecent market downturns are making stocks around the world more attractive, in our view. At the same time, S&P analysts are raising their target prices for many issues.
•STARS Status: Changes in S&P analysts' STARS rankings for June 5 through June 9.
•Record Cash Levels Boost Interest Income: With interest rates higher, many companies could rack up better earnings.
•Sorting the Five-STARS - ADRs: Adding international equities to your mix can actually lower the risk in your overall portfolio while enhancing the potential return.
•Investment Rankings of STARS Issues: STARS and Quality Rankings in parentheses.
•Three Recent Tech Upgrades: S&P analysts now believe these stocks will outperform the market over the coming 12 months.
•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 Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio is highlighted this week.

Some of the Companies Featured:
Adtran
Advanced Micro Devices
Allegheny Technologies
Barclays
Boeing
Cablevision
Cardinal Health
Chattem
Constellation Brands
Given Imaging
Harris
JDS Uniphase
McKesson
Nabors Industries
Pep Boys
Qlogic
Scottish Power

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