NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by The Bellwether Report.

Two more discoveries this week sustain the string of successes.

CAPS players who score 100 points in 100 days have become some of the best investors around.

El Paso (NYSE: EP) opened at $12.53. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $12.10 and a high of $12.57. EP is now trading at $12.26, down $0.50 (-3.92%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $11.25 to a high of $22.47. EP shares are declining this morning, hurt by lower natural gas futures. Techni...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- An El Paso, Texas, high school student has been arrested after he allegedly took down his school's U.S. flag and attempted to burn it, authorities said.

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- An Amber Alert was issued in Texas Wednesday after a teenage girl was allegedly kidnapped from her home, police say.

FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (FDS) is a leading provider of global online integrated data-related products and services for the investment community (primarily bankers, investment managers and brokerage firms). The company combines information from more than 200 databases into its online service and provides tools to download and customize data for investment and portfolio analysis. FactSet generates revenue on a monthly subscription basis from its clients. FDS continues to demonstrate healthy growth as it expands internationally and enhances its offerings through strategic acquisitions. The company's flagship offering, Portfolio Manager Workstation (PMW) is a staple among asset managers. However, increasing competition from companies like S&P (<a[More...]

All in a matter of weeks we have gone from "the sky is falling" to dropping gas prices. People weren't happy before and they are not happy now. Is change and misery the only constants left in the world? Not from where I am sitting. Each week there is a steady stream of companies raising their dividends. Below are several select companies that recently announced dividend increases:Kimco Realty (KIM) Raises Qtr. Dividend 10% to $0.44/ShareUS Steel[More...]

ZACKS BUY STOCKS For 7/15/08 * Aggressive Growth - El Paso (EP) is taking significant measures to drive revenue and enhance its profitability. Its share price is up 25% on the year. * Growth & Income - Massey Energy (MEE), which is scheduled to release second-quarter results on July 31, has seen bullish estimate revisions from Wall Street. * Momentum - EnerSys [...]

We maintain Hold rating on the shares of PLATO Learning, Inc. (TUTR). Though the company's cost-cutting initiatives and new product pipeline are encouraging, the transition from a licensed-based to a subscription-based model for its products and services [More...]

UP
Zoran Corporation (ZRAN)
Chindex International Inc (CHDX)
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK)
The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (PBY)
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
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El Paso Corp (EP)
Nvidia Corp (NVDA)
Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX)
Acme Packet Inc (APKT)
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)

Companies featured in this segment: Neste Oil (OTC:NTOIF), El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP)

Elizabeth Harrow takes a look back at news that drove the major market indices today.

Beth Gaston Moon takes a look at activity in the options pits today.

Beth Gaston Moon takes a look at today's action in the options pits.

Beth Gaston Moon takes a look at activity in the options pits today.