CHICAGO, July 22, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch
Alerts for key stocks.

Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts are available at

http://www.iotogo.com/s/072208A (Note: You may have to copy this link into
your browser then press the [ENTER] key.)

Today's PriceWatch Alerts cover the following stocks: Merrill Lynch & Co.,
Inc. (NYSE: MER), Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO), Capital One Financial Corp.
(NYSE: COF), Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq: COST), and Precision Castparts
Corp. (NYSE: PCP).

Along with our PriceWatch Alerts, these brief reports contain a concise
market overview, economic calendar and current news leaders and laggards.
PriceWatch Alerts include hedged trade ideas designed to potentially protect
investors from unexpected market shifts. While other market reports only
provide stock news, we offer strategies that hedge investments against
uncertainty. Hedged trades increase your chances of making a profit, even if a
stock goes down.

"Our PriceWatch Alerts go beyond other market reports. Along with a brief
concise market overview, each PriceWatch Alert provides useful strategies,
which ensure potential investments are protected with basic hedging
techniques," says Reid Stratton, Seven Summits Senior Analyst. "This brief
report contains information that can benefit expert and novice investors who
want to stay ahead of the market."

For essential information on stocks poised to move go to:

http://www.iotogo.com/s/072208A for Seven Summits Strategic Investments'
PriceWatch Alerts.

Seven Summits Investment Research is an independent investment research
group, which focuses on the U.S. equities and options markets. Our analytical
tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff
provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible
investment decisions. For more information go to

http://www.SevenSummitsInvestmentResearch.com. CRD# 137114

All stocks and options shown are examples only -- not recommendations to
buy or sell. Our picks do not represent a positive or negative outlook on any
security. Potential returns do not take into account your trade size,
brokerage commissions or taxes -- expenses that will affect actual investment
returns. Stocks and options involve risk, thus they are not suitable for all
investors. Prior to buying or selling options, a person should request a copy
of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options available from Catherine
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SOURCE Seven Summits Investment Research

http://www.SevenSummitsInvestmentResearch.com

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