BusinessWeek

• Through the issue of May 28, 2001, ad pages are off 35% versus 2000

• Comparisons begin to get easier in second half

• Remain optimistic about second half pickup

  • S&P forecasts:
    • 2.5% pickup in third quarter GDP
    • 3.8% gain in fourth quarter GDP

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