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MORNING UPDATE: Man Securities Issues Alerts for TXN, NEM, TGT, CNET, and MACR CHICAGO, Dec. 6 /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 TXN, NEM, TGT, CNET, and MACR, Market Overview, Today's Economic Calendar, and the Quote Of The Day. QUOTE OF THE DAY "You've got an overbought market that's going to remain overbought." -- Chris Johnson, manager quantitative analysis, Schaeffer's Investment Research. New PriceWatch Alerts for TXN, NEM, TGT, CNET, and MACR... PRICEWATCH ALERTS - HIGH RETURN COVERED CALL OPTIONS -- Texas Instruments Inc. (NYSE:TXN) Last Price 25.10 - JAN 25.00 CALL OPTION@ $1.25 -> 4.8 % Return assigned* -- Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) Last Price 46.38 - MAR 42.50 CALL OPTION@ $5.50 -> 4.0 % Return assigned* -- Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) Last Price 51.70 - APR 50.00 CALL OPTION@ $3.80 -> 4.4 % Return assigned* -- CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET) Last Price 11.10 - APR 10.00 CALL OPTION@ $1.80 -> 7.5 % Return assigned* -- Macromedia Inc. (NASDAQ:MACR) Last Price 30.96 - JAN 30.00 CALL OPTION@ $2.55 -> 5.6 % Return assigned* * To learn more about how to use these alerts and for our FREE report, "The 18 Warning Signs That Tell You 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, "Is Your Investment Portfolio Disaster Proof? - Insights, Stocks, And Strategies." go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/FREEDP NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. MARKET OVERVIEW Overseas markets have a definite bearish bias this morning as most of the markets that we track are in a sea of red. The FTSE is currently down 23.90 points as the falling dollar continues to have an adverse effect even though oil prices have eased. The recent attack on the US Consulate in Jeddah could also be having a negative effect. In Asian markets, the Hang Seng has managed to stay in positive territory and is up 0.32%. The BSE Sensex ended flat after being able to recoup from losses during the morning session. News of reforms in the banking sector pushed shares of that sector up. It could be a very quiet day today, as there really isn't anything scheduled that has the potential to move the markets very much. There is no major economic news and only a handful of significant earnings reports. The news of the attack on the US consulate in Jeddah can be expected to play a part in today's trading action. It is days like these when you least expect a move -- one could happen. Plus on Thursday and Friday we didn't see much movement, so expect some action any day now. Be prepared for the investing week ahead with Bernie Schaeffer's FREE Monday Morning Outlook. For more details and to sign up, go to: http://www.investorsobserver.com/freemo DYNAMIC MARKET OPPORTUNITIES While it's hard to overlook a country with the world's second largest population -- over one billion (and rising by 15 million per year, according to the United Nations), many investors have done so. But a concerted effort by the Indian government means it is worthwhile looking for Indian stocks poised to run. India's foreign trade has increased 10% from last year, and that number is relatively small compared to predicted future growth. With the rupee at a low point, many American companies are much less reluctant to do business with Indian companies as opposed to their counterparts in Korea and Taiwan, whose currencies are very strong against the dollar. Combined with the outsourcing of tech service jobs from the U.S. to India and the strength of Indian software companies, trade between the two nations is rising and shows no sign of stopping. Even more important is the alliance India is poised to make with the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN, which includes ten Asian nations and is forming pacts with 7 others, is establishing the world's largest free trade bloc. Ties with ASEAN not only strengthen India's trade prospects, but also add infrastructure support. According to the International Monetary Fund, India's GDP rose 6.7% in 2004, compared with 6.4% growth in 2003. And a further boost could come as companies such as Nokia and Microsoft develop further, and set up facilities in India. It's odd to consider a country of India's size as an "emerging market," but the numbers suggest India is only just starting its growth. India's markets are currently outperforming those of better-developed China, riding the strong performance of India's banks and software companies, and there are companies in several sectors apparently poised for rapid growth. With economic expansion and the recent signing of the "ASEAN-India Partnership for Peace, Progress and Shared Prosperity," those who look for opportunities in India could certainly be rewarded. Receive incisive economic/market commentary, profitable advice and access to a network of leading investment exports. Simply follow this link: http://www.investorsobserver.com/agora2 TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR 3:00 p.m.: November Treasury STRIPS Motley Fool Investing Alert for 2005 -- "The Case Against Mutual Funds" -- New FREE report details a more successful way for you to invest your money. http://www.investorsobserver.com/phillips Man Securities is one of the world's leading option order execution firms. 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