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A comparative analysis of the company sales and the financial details of Regions Financial Corporation from 1987 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and asset position of this company for 2006-08 are made using Value Line estimates.

A comparative analysis of the company sales and the financial details of Commerce Bancorp, Inc. from 1987 to 2003 are illustrated. Projections of the annual total returns, revenues and asset position of this company for 2006-08 are made using Value Line estimates.

Share prices of eResearch Technology, a technology and service provider to pharma, biotech and medical device industries, skyrocketed due to solid sales and profit in 2003. eResearch stocks rank first for timeliness and its analysis gives full measure to the earnings projected for the years 2006 - 2008.

Legg Mason stocks provide average risk potential for investors.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria operations are discussed.

Banco Santander Central Hispano stocks are a risky investment.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stocks are a risky investment.

Websense Inc. posted improved results, has a steady revenue stream from subscribers and is well positioned for growth for the next 3- 5 years. shares offer attractive recovery potential out to 2006-2008.

An industry leader in web-conferencing, Webex Communications Inc. has seen its shares drop by over 20% because of possible competition from Microsoft. Shares are ranked to outpace the broader marketing, however, and are recommended to venturesome investors.

Despite the economy's weakness, Startek Inc. had a solid 2002 and this is likely to continue till 2004. Stock is ranked to outpace the year ahead and prospects bright out to 2006-2008.

Entrust Inc. reported results below Wall Street's expectations and it is likely to remain in the red for the coming year. Prospects to pull out by 2006-2008 are cloudy and stock are suitable only for speculators.

Art Technology Group's revenues declined in 2002, may continue to sustain further losses but should improve in 2004. Shares are speculative but has wide appreciation potential out to 2006-2008.

Pohang Iron and Steel Company Ltd. expects strong growth in 2003 and will probably post decent result in 2004. Shares outlook is decent over the next 3-5 years with attractive capital appreciation potential out to 2006-2008.

Dofasco Inc. had higher than average results in 2002 and has good prospects for 2003. Shares offer wide price-appreciation potential for the next 3 - 5 years, with dividend yield for investors.

The weakness in the steel market, high pension costs, raw material and expenses especially high gas prices, have pulled down revenues. Outlook is brighter 3 -5 years hence but shares are risky offering above-average recovery potential out wo 2006-2008.

Tyco International Ltd. share earnings are reduced due to weak company operating markets, declining margins in its fire and security business, and company's plans to close 300 manufacturing plants to save $1 billion in costs. Shares offer wide recovery to 2006-2008 for risk tolerant investors.

Ametek Inc.'s shares earnings and revenues were flat owing to difficult operating environment which is expected to continue for the coming year. Shares are expected to mirror the broader market for the next six months to a year with modest growth over the pull out to 2006 to 2008.

Acuity Brands Inc. had mixed results during the second quarter of 2003 and only modest growth is predicted for 2004. Strong results are expected over 3-5 years but capital appreciation potential for 2006-2008 are below-average.

Wellpoint Health Networks gained 43% year-to-year earnings in the 4th quarter of 2002 withpremiums expected to continue in 2003. Shares are timely and offer appreciation potential for the pull to 2006-2008.

After acquiring Trigon, membership in Anthem increased 40%, expense reduction and rate hikes helped revenue and earnings gains in 2002. Long-term prospects are promsing and shares offer above-average price-appreciation out to 2006-2008.

Within its first year as a public company, Anthem Inc. acquired T rigon and medical members jumped by 40%, enabling the company to post a strong revenue and earnings gains. Shares offer above average price-appreciation potential for the pull to 2006-2008.

Travelers Property and Casualty Corp.'s $1.3 billioni after-tax charge for asbestos related claims reserve hurt the company's bottomline despite increased earnings in 2002. Prospects are brighter in 2003 but stock is unranked for Timeliness and Technical due to a short trading history.

The Selective Insurance Group achieved moderate growth in 2002 and this may continue over 2 to 4 years hence. Shares are ranked to mirror year-ahead industry with 3- to 5-year potential.

Markel Corp.'s earned premiums grew by 50% in 2002 and is expected to achieve ful-year underwriting profitability by 2003. Share earnings will grow to 2006-2008 and ranked to perform in line with year-ahead market.

Mercury General Corp. premium income increased 26% in 2002 over 2001. Shares are ranked sub-par but stock has appreciation potential to 2006-2008.

American Financial Group Inc. sold most of its Personal Group business to Infinity Property and Casualty Corp. and is in a position for the pull to 2006-2008 with its shares ranked to outpace the market over the coming year.

Reports on the securities performance of WebEx Communications, an information technology services provider, are presented. The strategies adopted in increasing the customer base, maintaining renewal rates, offering high-priced products and services with low production costs, all contributed for the improved earnings of the company.

Wellpoint Health Networks' growth is driven by membership and price increases. The stock is ranked to outperform the market due to solid share price and earnings.

Markel Corp.'s underwriting results may reach breakeven levl and achieve underwriting profitability in 2003. Based on its book value growth per share stock remains particularly unattractive.

Mercury General Corp., is a holding company writing private passenger and commercial auto insurance. Its underwriting margins are improving and shares have capital-appreciation potential 3-5 years hence.