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The Motley Fool September 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Not Bearish on Bear Stearns Though perhaps not a dirt-cheap bargain, it doesn't appear that wild expectations are built into the investment bank's price. The stock looks a little interesting here.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Yield Curve Claims Fifth Third This super-regional bank forewarns investors that its third quarter won't be up to scratch.
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2005 John B. Levy	CMBS Issuance Hovers in the Stratosphere Just when you thought the commercial real estate market should be taking a well-deserved summer breather, volume has exploded again. Total offerings of $17 billion to $20 billion were expected to come to market in the commercial mortgage-backed securities arena.
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2005 David E. Simon	We've Come a Long Way During the past 45 years the REIT industry has experienced tremendous growth, generated exceptional long-term performance, gained acceptance by the investment community and financial press, and demonstrated that it belongs in every investor's diversified portfolio.
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2005 Matthew Bechard	Thrive to 45 REITs have certainly aged well. Their 45-year history has featured several refinements and enhancements that have made investing in REITs a more efficient and beneficial investment alternative for large and small investors alike.
Registered Rep. September 14, 2005 John Churchill	H&R Block On a Recruiting Spree The firm known primarily for its tax preparation services is ramping up its financial advisory force.
Registered Rep. September 14, 2005 John Churchill	Mother Merrill Adopts Advest From AXA Merrill Lynch and AXA Financial, part of the French insurance giant AXA, announced today that Merrill would buy The Advest Group, AXA's full-service retail brokerage arm. Both firms' shares rose on the news.
Registered Rep. September 14, 2005 Kristen French	Overtime Pay, Chargebacks Under Fire; Morgan Stanley Latest Firm in Lawyers' Sights A $450 million class-action lawsuit filed in New York against Morgan Stanley on Friday could have major implications for brokerages' pay practices in the state.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Wachovia: California Dreaming This North Carolina-based bank makes trips to the left coast for acquisitions. Should investors be worried?
The Motley Fool September 13, 2005 Rich Smith	Wachovia's Turbocharged Purchase Wachovia gets deeper into auto loans by buying Westcorp's loan portfolio -- and its shares, too. Investors, take note.
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