Everybody has an opinion and no two are alike! Get first-hand insights and specific recommendations from a roster of investment industry and financial media heavy-hitters and compare notes with your tablemates over lunch. Name That Stock Lunch Tuesday, May 13 • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm The investment world has dramatically changed in recent months as markets responded to recession fears, war, consolidation, inflation, and government intervention. Listen in as this stellar panel discusses the impact of recent events—including the rapidly approaching Presidential election—on the US economy and the implications for the markets and specific industry sectors. Discover how this panel of ace stock-pickers and economists separate fact from fiction to maximize their profit opportunities. With the backing of professional research and years of markets success they’ll share with you their most valuable, actionable, and timely insights and knowledge. Hear their forecasts on interest rates, inflation, housing, and more, you’ll learn which stocks are poised to soar, as each panelist will share five specific picks at can’t-miss valuations. Paul Kangas (Moderator)   Frank Cappiello   Bernie Schaeffer   Ned Riley   Mark Skousen   $69 per person, early-bird price if purchased by April 23, $79 regular price; includes light lunch.   Adding a Global Edge to Your Portfolio Wednesday, May 14 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Economies and stock markets around the world have become increasingly integrated as advances in communication technology and the growth of 24-hour markets have encouraged the development of a truly "global village." Foreign stock markets, riding the trend of worldwide expansion, now account for just over half of the world's $51.225 trillion in market capitalization, and global diversification can help smart investors insure against declines in the US dollar and periods of poor domestic equity performance. We have selected a group of global investing gurus to share their in-depth knowledge with you. Whether it’s individual stocks, booming sectors, or rising-star regions, be among the first to hear their expert predictions for worldwide stock markets, as well as the individual investments they believe will rock the world. Learn about the enormous potential of emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa…discover international stocks that hold great promise…and find out how you can incorporate a global perspective into a truly diversified and profitable portfolio. Terry Savage (Moderator)   Franki Chung Keith Fitz-Gerald   Robert Hsu   Nicholas Vardy   $69 per person, early-bird price if purchased by April 23, $79 regular price; includes light lunch.