Bear Stearns Equity Research Introduces Vantage Point 2008

Bear Stearns Equity Research has introduced its most radical, annual Vantage Point 2008 publication to date. This year’s edition is entitled ‘The Golden Book of Transcendental Links,’ revealing sources that the firm’s award-winning, equity research analysts find most vital in today’s exploding information age. Investors will use these links to navigate the ever-expanding wilderness of financial information and data. ‘The Golden Book of Transcendental Links’ contains a collection of tactical resources from 96 analysts across the globe. Their wealth of knowledge covers 107 categories within 12 industries – including economics, consumer, accounting & tax policy, energy, and healthcare. In order to customize market intelligence, the Bear Stearns research experts pinpoint Web links, blogs, print publications, and industry conferences to keep the client’s finger on the pulse of each industry. Investors will learn whether resources are free or fee-based and which sites the analysts find most authoritative and credible – in short, where to find the most valuable information. The analysts also discuss top stock picks for next year and identify themes and trends within their industries to watch for in 2008. "Vantage Point 2008 identifies crucial sources, which portfolio managers and analysts can use to help them invest and perform more effectively in 2008,” said Kay Booth, Director of Global Equity Research. "We leap beyond the traditional, annual outlooks offered to investors at this time of year by giving our clients a head start.” Vantage Point 2008 gives the firm’s clients the expertise to more efficiently react in the challenging investment environment they face each day. The end result is a client who is better informed and armed to make faster, more knowledgeable decisions. Only available to clients of Bear Stearns, this is a unique publication – a golden, "must have” (and must-save) resource. Bear Stearns Founded in 1923, The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) is a leading financial services firm serving governments, corporations, institutions and individuals worldwide. The Company’s core business lines include institutional equities, fixed income, investment banking, global clearing services, asset management, and private client services. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices worldwide. For additional information about Bear Stearns, please visit the firm’s web site at www.bearstearns.com.