Three A.G. Edwards Analysts Rated Among 'Best on the Street'

ST. LOUIS, May 21  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Three research analysts from A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. were named to the annual "Best on the Street" list published in today's edition of The Wall Street Journal.  The 15th running of the annual survey recognizes the best stock-pickers from across the country. The three awards placed A.G. Edwards 31st as a firm, with analysts from only 85 firms making the cut out of more than 280 firms surveyed.

"We're pleased to once again be represented on this prestigious list, which includes the top professionals in our industry," said Greg Sigmund, director of Equity Research at A.G. Edwards. "We remain committed to providing the highest quality research for our clients to help them make important investment decisions, and we congratulate this year's award winners."

The A.G. Edwards analysts making this year's "Best on the Street" list for their stock-picking accuracy include:

   -- Gary W. Mobley (Semiconductors) - fourth out of 82 analysts; first
      year on the list
   -- Ronald F. Londe (Oil Equipment, Services & Distribution) - fifth out
      of 54; fourth year
   -- Daniel M. Fidell (Utilities) - fifth out of 45; second year



Thomson Financial determined the winners for the annual survey, drawing from 1,705 eligible analysts based on data from more than 4,000 analysts at more than 280 firms.  The survey focused on 45 industry groups thought to be of particular interest to investors and sought to identify the top five analysts within each industry based solely on stock-picking skill.

About A.G. Edwards

Drawn to the firm's client-first philosophy, individuals and businesses have turned to A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for sound advice and access to a wide array of investment products and services that can help them meet their financial goals and objectives. Founded in 1887, A.G. Edwards and its affiliates employ more than 6,500 financial consultants in more than 740 offices nationwide and two European locations in London and Geneva.  More information can be found on http://www.agedwards.com/.

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