Sticks to optimistic outlook for markets
170 S&P 500 companies to release numbers for Q2 this week
Kerry-Edwards team viewed as “protectionist,” report says
But still thinks stocks will do better than bonds: report
3.5% growth, dollar at US78¢ for 2005
Higher rates, death of mergers cited
More bankers opting for licences to sell products, in addition to acquiring professional designations
New report offers reasons for maintaining strategy
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