Frank Curzio Recommends: Churchill Downs and Con Edison; and Highlights Wal-Mart and Disney.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2003

Frank Curzio says the market could be off to the races in the long-term. Get invested now and ride the next leg of the race to profits with a couple of swift stocks ready to move. Learn about Churchill Downs (NYSE:ED), Con

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Technology is leading the way as the overall markets headed higher last month. Earnings season is in full swing as two-thirds of all the S&P 500 companies have reported. Most of the guidance has been favorable. However, companies such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) , Disney (NYSE:DIS) and semiconductor stocks have warned that the SARS virus may cut into earnings in the coming quarters.

Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN) is a racing company that primarily conducts pari-mutuel wagering on live Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse horse racing and simulcast signals of races. On Saturday, May 3, 2003 the 129th Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs racetrack. This event is considered one of the most exiting moments in sports and should bring attention to CHDN.

Con Edison (NYSE:ED) reported first quarter net income of $154 million, or 72 cents a share compared to $146 million, or 68 cents a share from first quarter 2002. ED currently pays a dividend of 5.6%, which has been raised for 18 consecutive years.

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