Mid-Missouri Investors Are Optimistic

October 4, 2001
By: Sara Lasure
State Capital Bureau

This is Sara Lasure for Missouri Capital Caucus.

The Dow Jones suffered it's worst week since the great depression when the markets resumed trading after the national tragedy. Now stocks are beginning to rise and local stock brokers are optimistic.

Joe Readon of A G Edwards and Sons:

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Contents: Joe Readon of A G Edwards and Sons in Columbia says that they have been impressed by the markets and is confiedent that there will be a broadbased recovery.

Readon advises stockholders to diversify their stocks and not get overweighted in one area. He also encourages people to invest in stocks for longer periods of time.

This is Sara Lasure with Missouri Capital Caucus


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