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05/10/04 5:26 PM

#3038 RE: ReturntoSender #3037

US Industry Indices 6 Month Charts – Advanced Industrial Equipment, Advertising, Air Freight, Airlines, Aluminum, Auto Parts, Auto Manufacturing, B2B Holders, Banks, Biotech, Broadband, Broadcasting, Brokerage, Casinos and Chemicals:

















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05/12/04 10:48 PM

#3069 RE: ReturntoSender #3037

Chart of the Day: Sell in May?

The stock market has entered what has historically been the weakest half of the year. Today's chart illustrates that investing in the S&P 500 during the months of November through April accounted for the vast majority of S&P 500 gains since 1950. While the May through October periods has seen mild gains during major bull markets (i.e. 1950-56 & 1982-97), the overall out performance during the months of November through April is nevertheless compelling. Hence the saying, “sell in May and walk away.” Stay tuned...