Stock Market Update - Thu Nov 15 09:39:56 EST 2007

CIBC Wrld Mkts initiates Sector Perform. CIBC initiates MNST with a Sector Perform as near-term macro considerations outweigh their optimism regarding the co's fundamental outlook over the intermediate term and their conviction regarding MNST's position within the global online recruitment market. The firm says given its global footprint, strong brand, and solid business model, they also believe MNST is an attractive acquisition target.