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The Motley Fool June 3, 2004 Bill Mann	No Cement? Call Mexico Cement prices are skyrocketing, supplies are dwindling. Good thing we've got those tariffs on Mexico.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2006 David Lee Smith	Cemex's Next Round With nary a private equity firm in sight, Mexican cement manufacturing behemoth Cemex won approval from its shareholders late last week to persist in its hostile offer for Australian building materials producer Rinker Group.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Cemex Throws a Brick The Mexican cement tycoon overpays in a quest for growth. The market was less than impressed by the buy, slashing 6% from Cemex's share price.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2004 Bill Mann	Cemex Is Rock Steady Don't let the drop in net earnings fool you. This was another dynamic quarter for the Mexican cement giant.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2009 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Cracked, But Still Sturdy Bond and debt woes aside, this beaten-down cement player may be a good value.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	CEMEX: Cementing Social Progress Everyone benefits from the Mexican company's efforts to increase homeownership. Including investors.
The Motley Fool July 22, 2005 Rich Smith	Cement Maker Pours It On British peer RMC acquisition helps to cement Cemex. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2004 Brian Gorman	Cemex's Buildup Last week, the cement and concrete giant reported that cement volumes in its main market, Mexico, are projected to grow 3% in the fourth quarter versus the same period last year, thanks to an increase in public works and housing developments.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2008 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Cementing Global Growth Mexico-based cement giant Cemex announces a solid quarter, clearly aided by its last year's purchase of Australia's Rinker Materials.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2007 Rich Duprey	Cemex, Rinker Cement a Deal The Mexican cement giant reaches a crucial 90% stake in an Australian rival. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2009 David Lee Smith	Does Cemex Still Have Room to Run? Cemex has been a three bagger since March, but there could be a lot left.
The Motley Fool April 22, 2004 Bill Mann	Cemex Ole! The Mexican cement producer turns in a dazzling quarter.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2004 Rich Smith	Cemex Profits From Peso The Mexican cement giant could claim huge profits gains, but it doesn't. Compared with Q3 2003, profits were up from $140 million to $361 million.
The Motley Fool February 4, 2008 Anand Chokkavelu	Best International Stock: Cemex A quick summary of Mexican cement maker Cemex, a downturn-resistant, globally diversified proven grower.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Cemex Profits From Good Works The Mexican cement giant shows how big businesses can do well while doing good.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 David Lee Smith	Hard Bargaining for Cemex While the mating dance is probably not finished for Mexico's Cemex and Australia's Rinker, Cemex, with its size, geographic diversity, and strong management, is as solid a company as wise investors are apt to find in the international sector.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2007 David Lee Smith	Cement Your Stock Returns With housing's recovery still uncertain, two cement stocks merit investigation. Investors, look at Mexico-based Cemex, and its Dallas-based counterpart Texas Industries, two companies that can benefit from a turn in the housing market when it occurs.
The Motley Fool July 24, 2008 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Still Solid? Despite being hit by housing, cement producer Cemex could be a big winner.
The Motley Fool May 1, 2009 David Lee Smith	Cemex's Financial Bungee Jumping Cemex, the world's third-largest cement manufacturer, is also the biggest player in the U.S. -- a status that, given our housing dilemma, has put it in a pinch. Earnings plunged 99% in the most recent quarter.
The Motley Fool November 28, 2008 Selena Maranjian	Bargain Stocks for Black Friday: Cemex Expect big things from Mexican cement company Cemex, despite its being down some 80% off its high right now.
BusinessWeek October 29, 2009	A Q&A with Cemex CEO Zambrano Mexican cement producer Cemex was hit hard by the U.S. housing and construction bust. CEO Lorenzo Zambrano talks about lessons learned.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2008 David Lee Smith	Now Hugo's Taking On Cemex Hugo Chavez is at it again. Last year, it was a group of major oil companies that were pushed aside by his nationalization program for Venezuela. Now, it looks like a trio of big international cement producers will be treated similarly.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2008 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Still Solid South of the Border Cemex is one of the soundest companies around, and yet largely because of the U.S. housing debacle, this Mexican-based cement and related products company has watched its share price decline more than 45% in less than a year.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006 Will Frankenhoff	A Rock-Solid Investing Idea Unwarranted fears have made Mexico's Cemex a bargain. Patient, long-term investors have the opportunity to pick up shares of a blue-chip company at a rock-bottom valuation because of misplaced fears in the marketplace. Why not build a position?
The Motley Fool March 28, 2008 David Lee Smith	This Texan's Getting Bigger Dallas based cement manufacturer Texas Industries is already growing earnings in front of its added capacity.
The Motley Fool August 29, 2007 Rich Duprey	Chavez Fattens Up Venezuela's Chickens On the pretext that Mexican cement maker Cemex is causing environmental harm and contributing to a housing shortage, Chavez is preparing to take over the company's Venezuelan cement operations.
The Motley Fool November 24, 2006 Selena Maranjian	The Best International Stock for 2007: Cemex Investors, this modest cement company based in Mexico is poised to be best international stock for 2007. Here's why.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2007 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Still Solid Sales were up substantially this quarter for the Mexico-based cement producer, as it benefits from the purchase of Australian firm Rinker.
The Motley Fool January 6, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Cracks in the Pavement for Texas Industries? The coincidence of high energy prices and routine maintenance hurt results this quarter, but the cement/concrete/aggregate story is still solid.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2007 Seth Jayson	If Hugo Wants Cement ... Cemex could survive a grab from Venezuela's Chavez. But, as distasteful as it is, shareholders will remain better served if the company can play ball with Hugo.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2007 David Lee Smith	Time for a Hard Look at Cement With environmental regulations making the construction of new cement plants problematic, these companies possess progressively more attractive assets and should be watched closely by investors.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2009 David Lee Smith	No-Show Costs CEMEX When it became apparent that its regular quarterly outlook, which had been expected, wouldn't be published, Mexican-based CEMEX's New York-traded shares slid by 13%.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Cemex in the Mix If you're wondering how the Mexican cement giant managed to achieve better net margins than operating margins in the past two trailing-12-month (TTM) periods, you're not alone. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Concrete Rose in Texas Having spun off Chaparral Steel to shareholders, Texas Industries is now a cement and aggregate company. While these are good days for the company, it's not going to last forever. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	A Concrete Deal for Cemex It took some back-and-forth, but it looks like Mexico's Cemex has made an offer Australia's Rinker likes. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2005 Rich Smith	European Cement Mix Here's an alternative for investors who get overexcited watching grass grow.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Cemex Still Looks Solid The Mexican cement maker preannounces a good third quarter, and a proposed share offering will clean up the capital structure.
The Motley Fool September 19, 2007 Rich Duprey	Write Your Profits in Cemex While the immediate effects of the housing slump are nibbling at the cement maker's numbers, the company has positioned itself for an eventual recovery. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Cemex Wants to Mix Things Up Mexico's Cemex is bringing more than $12.8 billion to the table in its offer for fellow aggregate, cement, and ready-mix company Rinker. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 17, 2007 Rich Duprey	You Take a Siesta, You Lose Mexico's robust market is full of opportunities, such as wireless telecom America Movil, convenience store operator FEMSA, and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico. Investors, have a look.
The Motley Fool November 21, 2007 Anand Chokkavelu	Black Friday Bargain Stock: Cemex Is Cemex a good value right now? The international cement-maker has been beaten down by the market -- unfairly, perhaps -- for its ties to the U.S. housing market.
HBS Working Knowledge January 26, 2004 Sull et al.	What Developing-World Companies Teach Us About Innovation A mini case study on how three businesses in developing countries -- China's Haier, Mexico's CEMEX, and Brazil's Natura -- overcame a lack of resources to succeed.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2004 Rich Smith	Cement Flows Slow According to several news outlets, from local television stations in Florida to the venerable Wall Street Journal in NYC, America is in the midst of a shortage in an essential commodity -- cement. What stocks could benefit?
The Motley Fool October 10, 2008 David Lee Smith	Precarious Peso Pounds Cemex With its derivatives position flipped, Cemex's shares slide.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Pricey Lumber? Blame China. Asia may be at fault for the rising cost of building materials, especially lumber. Is there any good news from an investor's point of view?
The Motley Fool November 30, 2007 David Lee Smith	Eagle's Perched to Fly Higher Eagle Materials has been hit by housing's woes, but the cement and gypsum wallboard manufacturer is prepared to soar.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Consolidation Is Hot in Cement Germany's HeidelbergCement and Hanson are the latest cement companies to hook up. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 David Lee Smith	Texas Industries Cements a Quarter The cement and buildings material maker turned in a fine second quarter. Smart investors are urged to keep an eye on this company.