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 Retailers War Over Flat-Panel TVs Wal-Mart and other retailers are using aggressive pricing and other tactics to lure buyers. S&P says the battle plan won't work for all NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Bright Holidays for Video Game Makers S&P says the launch of next-gen consoles should boost sales of games made by Activision, Electronic Arts, and THQ NOVEMBER 15, 2006 No Grinch Expected for Retailers S&P foresees healthy holiday sales thanks to the drop in gasoline prices and low unemployment. Among the stock picks: Coach and PetSmart NOVEMBER 12, 2006 The Democrats' Energy Game Plan How will Congress approach energy policy now that the Dems are in control? Look for many things to shift—and watch the weather NOVEMBER 8, 2006 Old Media and New Media: Friends, Not Foes Search and advertising services from Google and Yahoo! are helping traditional media companies extend their content online and generate revenue OCTOBER 5, 2006 Mall Crawl: Discounts Lure Shoppers Before the September sales reports roll in, we take a stroll through several New York retailers to spot the fashion and marketing trends SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 Supercharged Risks for Electric Utilities S&P's Justin McCann has a neutral outlook for the industry and believes mergers could slow. Still, his top pick is FPL, and he likes others SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 Insurance Caters to Aging Boomers Genworth and its peers stand to profit from cross-selling long-term care insurance with retirement products, says S&P AUGUST 23, 2006 More Banks Turn to Private Equity Funds Following a trend among big financial institutions, Bank of America plans to raise as much as $1 billion from wealthy clients JULY 6, 2006 Private Prisons Have a Lock on Growth With state-run prisons overflowing, outfits such as Corrections Corp. of America stand to benefit JUNE 29, 2006 Car Incentives: More Pain Than Gain? Full-throttle price wars and low financing rates will end up squeezing margins and profits for auto makers, says S&P JUNE 22, 2006 REITs: Four Mall Bargains S&P says that funds focused on the largest shopping centers will benefit most from current conditions and should draw investors JUNE 21, 2006 Bigger Telecom, But Not Stronger Stocks S&P says competition is heating up via wireless and cable, and the stocks have already had a strong run this year MAY 23, 2006 Where the Money Is in Financial Services These top picks have received low risk ratings, and demand from emerging markets like China and India should help them remain good buys MAY 19, 2006 Brighter Skies for Airlines S&P thinks the group is on the mend as revenue grows and costs moderate across the industry. And this year may be the turning point MAY 15, 2006 Homebuilders: Is the Party Over? Though valuations have come down for many companies, S&P analyst William Mack says recent financials show that investors should be cautious MAY 4, 2006 A Tug-of-War in the Oil Patch Big oil could face pressure if Bolivia, Venezuela, and others take more control of their fields, but S&P is still positive on most stocks APRIL 20, 2006 Surprisingly Smooth Skies for Airlines The oil-price surge has hit airline stocks in recent days. But after their initial declines, S&P says some look ready to weather the storm APRIL 5, 2006 Special Delivery: Japan Post to Be Privatized When the government opens Japan's postal system to private entities, more than 200 trillion yen of personal savings will be ripe for picking MARCH 28, 2006 Profiting on Tweens' Cell Chats Telecoms and toy makers are creating tailored gadgets and features to capture the pre-teen segment. The wireless market for this set could double by 2010 MARCH 16, 2006 U.S. Brands Storm the Asia "Beachheads" Japan and China are enticing to luxury-goods retailers. S&P says Coach, Nike, and Polo Ralph Lauren are poised for continuing success there MARCH 8, 2006 Static from a Telecom Tie-Up The proposed megamerger between AT&T and BellSouth will have a huge effect on vendors and peers MARCH 2, 2006 Watching the TiVo Effect It's hard to gauge how much advertising revenue may be lost to the DVR phenomenon. But it is shaping broadcasters' programming FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Supermarket Stocks Look Appetizing As grocery chains focus on quality, selection and convenience -- not just pricing -- Wal-Mart may become less of a threat JANUARY 11, 2006 The Ongoing Allure of Outsourcing S&P says the data-processing & outsourced-services subindustry looks good -- and not just because of potential buyouts DECEMBER 21, 2005 A Toast to Some Top-Shelf Tipples Spirits and wine outfits have plenty of reasons to expect strong growth, with Constellation Brands' prospects brighter than most DECEMBER 15, 2005 Newspapers: Buys Among the Battered Though gloomy talk is rampant, likely consolidation and expanded online reach could make for some smart plays. Among S&P's picks: Gannett and Tribune NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Pet Spending Purring Along Companies like PetSmart and veterinary outfits look strong as consumers fork out more for their animal companions, says S&P NOVEMBER 2, 2005 Good as Gold? 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