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MORNING UPDATE: Man Securities Issues Alerts for BRCD, MRVL, CD, FDRY, and TSG CHICAGO, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Man Securities issues the following Morning Update at 8:30 AM EST with new PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020214/MANSECLOGO ) Before the open... PriceWatch Alerts for BRCD, MRVL, CD, FDRY, and TSG, Market Overview, Today's Economic Calendar, and the Quote Of The Day. QUOTE OF THE DAY "When you're in the middle of a political campaign, there is no way that candidates on either side are going to try to do anything on Social Security -- period." -- Leon Panetta, former chief of staff, White House New PriceWatch Alerts for BRCD, MRVL, CD, FDRY, and TSG... PRICEWATCH ALERTS - HIGH RETURN COVERED CALL OPTIONS -- Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BRCD) Last Price 6.96 - JUL 6.00 CALL OPTION@ $1.40 -> 7.9 % Return assigned* -- Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL) Last Price 45.75 - APR 45.00 CALL OPTION@ $2.85 -> 4.9 % Return assigned* -- Cendant Corp. (NYSE:CD) Last Price 22.70 - MAY 22.50 CALL OPTION@ $1.20 -> 4.7 % Return assigned* -- Foundry Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:FDRY) Last Price 23.60 - APR 22.50 CALL OPTION@ $2.35 -> 5.9 % Return assigned* -- Sabre Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TSG) Last Price 22.69 - APR 22.50 CALL OPTION@ $1.25 -> 4.9 % Return assigned* * To learn more about how to use these alerts and for our FREE report, "The 18 Warning Signs That TellYou When To Dump A Stock", go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/mu18 (Note: You may need to copy the link above into your browser then press the [ENTER] key) ** For the FREE report, "The Secrets of Smart Election Year Investing - Insights, Stocks,And Strategies." go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/FREEelection NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. MARKET OVERVIEW Overseas markets are charging hard right out of the gate, as 14 of the 15 markets that we track are currently positive. The cumulative average return on the group stands at a positive 0.454 percent, headed up by the 2.088 percent surge in the Nikkei overnight. The rally was said to have been broad- based (developing over a general array of sectors) and pushed the index to a level not seen since June 11, 2002. The February Purchasing Managers Manufacturing Index in Germany rose to 53.4 from a 53.0 reading in January, indicating that the manufacturing sector continues to expand in that country. The figure bested analysts' opinions for a 52.8 reading (which seems to have been based upon the strength in the euro). Before the market open we will be informed on the January Personal Income numbers. Currently analysts expect a rise of 0.6 percent, accelerating from December's 0.2 percent advance. The companion report, January Personal Spending, is expected to match the prior month with a 0.4 percent rise. I have yet to see this report move the market. At 10:00 a.m., January Construction Spending is seen at plus 0.4 percent, matching December's 0.4 percent rate of growth amid higher outlays on homes and educational facilities. The December increase followed a revised 0.5 percent rise in November from its initially reported 1.2 percent jump. Potentially a market mover, the 10:00 a.m. release of the February Institute of Supply Managers (ISM) Manufacturing Index is expected to show a reading of 62.0, slightly lower than January's strong 63.6 reading. Around the noon hour, expect auto and truck sales figures for February to start rolling across the wires. The earnings calendar starts off quite light this week with homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reporting its first quarter results, representing the most interesting issue. The calendar struggles to hit 75 companies this week as this earnings season is just about history. Be prepared for the investing week ahead with Bernie Schaeffer's FREE Monday Morning Outlook. For more details andto sign up, go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/freemo DYNAMIC MARKET OPPORTUNITIES This week will provide an interesting test for NASDAQ bulls. With today the first trading day of a new month, we could see a bullish trend, as new 401K and mutual fund money hits the market. But Brit Ryle, chief analyst at Money Flow Matrix Trader, believes the test will come from the technicals. "The NASDAQ closed at the 50-day moving average last Thursday. And it only just moved above it briefly on Friday before breaking below again. Downside momentum has increased and daily stochastics may head down too. Volume has been light during the NASDAQ's recent bounce attempt. The rebound from support at 2,000 has been subdued and the index appears ready to head down. With the NASDAQ looking weak, and new fund money on the market, I'm curious to see if this trend continues. Also, the February payroll numbers are due on Friday. Eventually, I think we'll see an upside surprise here that will give Greenspan the go-ahead to hike interest rates. I'm also curious to see if stocks can make headway ahead of such a key economic event. So in summary, I think the NASDAQ is headed down, but I'm going to wait until later today to enter any new downside positions." Read Brit's thoughts, plus those from a network of other leading investment analysts, and get incisive and witty economic commentary every day. Please follow this link: http://www.investorsobserver.com/agora2 TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR 8:30 a.m.: January Personal Income (seen at plus 0.6 percent, last plus 0.2 percent). 8:30 a.m.: January Personal Spending (last at plus 0.4 percent). 9:30 a.m.: Fed Gov. Olson speaks at banking conference in Washington. 10:00 a.m.: January Construction Spending. 10:00 a.m.: February Institute of Supply Managers (ISM) Manufacturing Index (seen at 62.0, last 63.6). Man Financial Inc is one of the world's major futures and options brokers and has been recognized as a leading option order execution firm for individuals and institutions. Member CBOE/NASD/SIPC (CRD#6731). For more information and a free CD with educational tools to help you invest smarter, see http://www.investorsobserver.com/mancd This Morning Update wasprepared with data and information provided by: InvestorsObserver.com -- Better Strategies for Making Money -> For Investors With a Sense of Humor. Only $1 for your first month plus seven free bonuses worth over $420, see: http://www.investorsobserver.com/must 247profits.com: You'll get exclusive financial commentary, access to a global network of experts and undiscovered stock alerts. Register NOW for the FREE 247profits e-Dispatch. 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