BARRON'S PREVIEW
Fulfilling The Promise.
Hewlett-Packard's impressive progress since merging with Compaq two years
ago has been largely ignored by Wall Street. And while the printer and
computer maker's long-term success remains uncertain, Barron's explains why
it may be worth a look by investors.
Vroom at the Top.
Slowing sales late last year and an aging core customer base have some
investors worried that Harley-Davidson's best years are behind it. Barron's
argues that the pessimism is overdone and offers stock price predictions.
Hope Floats.
After a two-year drought, the pace of U.S. initial public stock offerings
has been picking up again. And the renewed strength of the market for new
issues is likely to fuel demand - and supply - in coming quarters. Barron's
takes a closer look at this quarter's deals and some of the coming
attractions.
Kiddie Condos.
A growing number of parents are learning that buying a condo for a college
student's housing might make better financial sense than renting or paying
for a dorm room, particularly in major metropolitan areas. Barron's weighs
the pros and cons.
Rapper's Delight.
Reebok's ability to score points with the important urban youth market is
winning fans on Wall Street, which believes the company might finally be
able to narrow the gap with Nike and hold off other rivals nipping at its
heels. Barron's takes a closer look at the athletic footwear and apparel
maker, and reveals forecasts for its stock price.
Taxing Subject: Sidestepping Minefields.
Barron's details what to look for in your 2002 tax returns and brokerage
statements to avoid expensive errors and overpayments on your 2003 taxes.
This week, Barron's interviews Art Smith, veteran energy analyst with John
S. Herold Inc., which keeps perhaps the most comprehensive financial
database of worldwide energy companies. He discusses the outlook for the
oil market, plus his picks and pans.
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