Bowser Report Begins 28th Year With All Measurements Up.Business Editors NEWPORT NEWS Newport News, independent city (1990 pop. 170,045), SE Va., on the Virginia peninsula, at the mouth of the James River, off Hampton Roads, near Norfolk; inc. 1896. , Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003 This unique 10-page monthly newsletter began its 28th year with the current December edition. The occasion was auspicious aus·pi·cious adj. 1. Attended by favorable circumstances; propitious: an auspicious time to ask for a raise in salary. See Synonyms at favorable. 2. Marked by success; prosperous. not only because of the age of the publication, but because all three measurements of its past recommendations are higher. The Bowser Bowser may mean:
1. Of or relating to the common stock of a company with a small capitalization, usually between $50 million and $250 million. Microcap stocks tend to experience volatile price movements and are subject to investment fraud schemes. Stock Index is up 127%. It was originated on Aug. 9, 2001 and consists of 50 stocks, all of which were trading for $3 a share or less when they entered the Index. It was designed with the help of George K. Zestos, Ph. D., an economist at Christopher Newport University Christopher Newport University, locally abbreviated as CNU, is a small liberal arts university located in Newport News, Virginia. It was established in 1960 as a two-year school of the College of William and Mary. . During the 27 months since the Index has been in existence, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Dow Jones Industrial Average The best known U.S. index of stocks. A price-weighted average of 30 actively traded blue-chip stocks, primarily industrials including stocks that trade on the New York Stock Exchange. was down 4%. At the same time, the Russell 2000 Stock Index--the recognized barometer of small stocks--was up just 14%. The Beginner's Portfolio, initiated in November 2000, is designed -as the title indicates--for those with little capital who want to start investing in the stock market. The portfolio has 100 shares each of 18 stocks. In the last year, it has gone from a 37% gain to a 67% gain. In each newsletter, there is a list of stocks that the editor considers to be in the "Buying Range". The list is broken down into three categories, with Category One having those issues with the greatest possibility of appreciation. In November 2001, there were 14 stocks in this category. In the last year, they have appreciated 32%. The newsletter is unique because of the interaction with its subscribers, who are fondly called "Buckaroos." In each issue, a page is dedicated to "Bowser Buckaroos Speak". It is a means whereby readers can vent their gripes gripe v. griped, grip·ing, gripes v.intr. 1. Informal To complain naggingly or petulantly; grumble. 2. To have sharp pains in the bowels. v.tr. 1. about something that has been said in the newsletter. Or, they can voice their compliments about the service. Another feature consists of a page called "Notes by the Editor", in which Editor R. Max Bowser, the self-proclaimed "King of the Microcaps", discusses various subjects that are pertinent to investing in low-priced equities. Often, the inspiration for these discussions stems from remarks made by subscribers. Free sample copies are available of The Bowser Report, which publicizes the results of the Bowser Microcap Stock Index. |
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