BUSINESS MEMO: RESEARCH REPORTS

Investment Management & Research, 318 Main, Suite D, Jackson, has announced the availability of mutual fund research reports for investors through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates and is the first firm to publish independent specific recommendations on individual funds and sectors.

In making the announcement, Steven Elefson, financial adviser at the Jackson office, said the reports offer "highly recommended," "recommended/held-under revision" or "not recommended" ratings.

The reports are available exclusively to the company's clients.

Raymond James Mutual Fund Research has produced research reports on the funds for seven years, said Elefson. "Now, we want to make that information available to our clients.