One pattern in particular that looks good is Target (NYSE:TGT).

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The upshot of all this is that the stem-cell hypothesis of cancer growth looks a good one.

ECONOMIST: Cancer therapy

Perhaps we should look at Dell as one looks at an old industrial company that generates cash, or a motion picture company with a good library.

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John McCain has a pretty good track record at town halls, and it's possible that he will be the one who looks more compassionate.

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Mary ends up with the good guy, the one who loves her for her, and not just for the fact that she looks like Cameron Diaz (though, goodness, doesn't that help).

ECONOMIST: It��s stupidity, stupid