CDR: Editor's Choice: Leading Classic-Growth Stocks, 10/4/00

Wed Oct 4 02:40:39 PDT 2000

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TODAY'S NEWSLETTER LOOKS AT LEADING CLASSIC-GROWTH STOCKS FOR THE 
LONG-TERM INVESTOR

Classic-growth companies, which have grown steadily for years, have 
predictable earnings and stock prices that perform well over time. 
Many classic-growth companies also have household-name brands that 
have become classics in their own time. These companies earn high 
marks for profitability, financial health, and valuation--three key 
measures that investors should consider before purchasing any stock. 
In today's newsletter, we look at the strongest firms that fit into 
the classic-growth category.

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1. EDITOR'S CHOICE STORIES FROM: Kiplinger's Personal Finance 
Magazine, The Des Moines Register, Dsn Retailing Today, and CT 
Wireless

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3. COMPANY OF THE DAY: Wells Fargo (WFC)

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1. EDITOR'S CHOICE STORIES

a. "MONEY TO LAST A LIFETIME"
Source: Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, October edition
Adding classic-growth stocks and funds is helping investors bolster 
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b. "MUTUAL RETURNS SWAP: OLD IS NEW, NEW IS OLD"
Source: The Des Moines Register, October 1 edition
Reality and rotation have returned. Long-forgotten energy stocks are 
up, and health and biotech are having a great year.
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c. "HOME DEPOT LAUNCHES E-TAILING"
Source: Dsn Retailing Today, October 2 edition
Home Depot's (HD) e-commerce initiative should drive incremental 
sales to their retail stores.
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d. "BELLSOUTH-SBC VENTURE - NOW COMES THE HARD PART"
Source: Computer Dealer News, September 28 edition
Despite its growth potential, SBC Communications (SBC) faces an 
investing market no longer smitten with everything wireless.
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Despite all of the dealmaking in the pharmaceutical industry, very 
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