NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- The following is being issued by Fletcher and Faraday, a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 29769: Fletcher and Faraday (Broker Dealer -- Member NASD).
www.WorldBestBuy.com, owned and operated by International Brands Inc., (OTCBB:INBR). We are continuing coverage with a BUY rating. WorldBestBuy.com's friendly pursuit of EMAP-USA is a way for a young dot.com company to keep growing and gain shareholder value. By acquiring EMAP-USA's 130 or so magazines, WorldBestBuy.com can reach millions of the most active affluent consumers on earth essentially without cost.
America Online (NYSE:AOL). We are continuing coverage with a BUY rating. AOL Europe's deal with cell-phone giants Nokia and Ericsson to develop Web based mobile services places AOL, which has 3.8 million customers in nine European countries in a very strong position. AOL is making sure it's an early leader in wireless Internet access.
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