08/08/2005

Scoo-BAIDU--Where are you?

Hello:

On Friday, shares of Baidu (BIDU), a Chinese search engine company, closed at $122.54, up 360% from their initial offering price. Today, the price per barrel of crude oil appears to be trading near $63. Watch for retail sales figures on Thursday and for the trade deficit forecast on Friday.

Do your donors have a concentrated stock position? Contact us about different ideas as to how they can diversify their portfolio and add an element of philanthropy.

To help guard against identity theft, be sure to check your credit card statements carefully every month for errors. Be sure to alert your credit card issuer immediately of any discrepancies.

Terri G. Millson, CIMC President

Ray Dicius, CSA, GEPC LPL Branch Manager