Morning Takeover Targets and Wi-Fi Alerts: XFNE, AQWF, IVAN, OTIV, AAII, EVOL CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- World View Research issues the following Morning Update with new PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks news XFONE, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XFNE) and Air-Q Wi-Fi (BULLETIN BOARD: AQWF) . Xfone, Inc. announced today that since December 3, 2003 its shares are also listed for trading on the Berlin Stock Exchange. This development will expose Xfone to the European financial market and enable easier and more efficient trading in the stock during working hours in Europe. The symbol of the shares: 'XFO'. Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation, a Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) Internet access provider, announced today that it had opened two more Wi-Fi hotspots in Phoenix, AZ, to paying customers. Air-Q purchased the network-ready Q-Spots, under its Q-Spot(TM)-brand Wi-Fi hotspot development agreement with its Phoenix development. SunTrust is a perennial takeover target, at least when it comes to Wall Street gossip. The Atlanta bank's dowry would be its presence in the demographically and economically attractive Southeast. And its financial performance of the last couple of years makes it appear vulnerable to some analysts. Chief Executive L. Phillip Humann won't comment on merger speculation. Just after 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1054.67) was trading half a percent lower, down by over five points. The index is testing support at its 20-day moving average, below which the SPX has not endured a daily close since November 21. Bears are plodding over their bullish counterparts, with about 75 percent of the index's 500 components trading in negative territory. Ivanhoe Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVAN), On Track Innovations (NASDAQ:OTIV), AAI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAII), Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVOL) were the Nasdaq's biggest gainers. AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) is bringing up the rear with a double-digit percentage loss thanks to lackluster same-store sales figures for the first quarter, coupled with a downgrade from U.S. Bancorp. Homebuilding stocks, including Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM) and KB Home (NYSE: KBH), are in the red today following yesterday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which spurred concerns over inflationary pressures and possible rate increases. Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold (NYSE:FCX) announced a management shake- up today, including a separation between the chairman and chief executive office roles and the appointment of a new financial chief. Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) reported that its order backlog through September 30 totaled $2.2 billion, compared to $1.9 billion at the same point in 2002. In other news, LU officials said funding for post-retirement healthcare benefits should cost around $300 million in 2004. Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ:MNST) continued to dominate the SPX, thanks to an upgrade from SunTrust, who lifted its rating on the equity to an "overweight." Earlier this morning, medical-instrument company Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) was awarded a multi-year pact from Veterans Hospitals and will be the exclusive provider of intravenous solutions and sets. BAX officials said the contract will be worth about $80 million over its life. Forest Laboratories (NYSE:FRX), an over-the-counter pharmaceutical firm, reported positive findings from its Lexapro study, saying results are comparable to Pfizer's leading antidepressant treatment, Zoloft. 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 This Morning Update was prepared with data and information provided by: Schaeffers Research. World View Research may have an equity position of up to 4.9% in the companies mentioned herein and may buy or sell the stock any time. Please visit our Section 17B disclaimer at http://www.worldviewresearch.com/ . All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and they do not represent in any way a positive or negative outlook for any security. World View Research is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 2390694. DATASOURCE: World View Research CONTACT: World View Research, +1-626-261-4042, Web site: http://www.investorsobserver.com/freemo Web site: http://www.worldviewresearch.com/

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