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American Capital Strategies-ACAS expect strong investment growth; OP@PIPR
ACAS is building a strong foundation for future growth
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ACAS, ACF, ALD, COF, KRB, MCGC, MXT
Cards & Specialty Finance: 2005 should be another solid year@PIPR
Credit card stocks performed well 2004. We expect credit card industry loan growth should accelerate modestly in '05 to a bit over 6% as mortgage refinancing tapers off. COF remains our favorite in group
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