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The Motley Fool April 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Universal Forest on Fire A growing share of a growing market is an explosive combination. Let this be a lesson, fellow investors: Underestimate well-run companies at your own peril.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Lowe's and the Multimillion-Dollar Question Just how much will a new-housing slowdown hurt hardware retailers? Investors willing to ignore today's press clippings and hold for better returns down the road might just want to look at Home Depot and Lowe's shares.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Pushing the Limited Judging from the rolling margins, the company appears to be slipping, becoming less profitable over time, and thus unlikely to turn in a profits improvement three times better than its sales improvement. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Big Boxes, Big Profits at Lowe's Investors, remember that not all retail is the same. Forget the housing bubble nonsense, and appreciate a stalwart grower for what it is.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2008 Barry B. LePatner	Construction Chaos In this age of economic uncertainty, when the stakes are higher, it's time to re-evaluate accepted concepts of how construction projects are carried out.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 W.D. Crotty	New Life for Matrix Service? This troubled micro cap seems well-positioned to benefit from Katrina. The company specializes in general industrial construction, repair, and maintenance services. The massive rebuilding that lies ahead was probably fueling investor enthusiasm.
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The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Fool Looks Back The winds of change can be brutal and cruel... Would you like a Slurpee straw with that buyout?...
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The Motley Fool February 22, 2005 W.D. Crotty	A Do-It-Yourself Analysis Home Depot turns in another fine operating performance. At 18 times earnings, and a double-digit percentage increase in earnings on the way, the stock is value-priced.
The Motley Fool November 20, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Slower Going at Lowe's Does short-term pain at Lowe's open the doorway to long-term opportunities for investors?
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Bed Bath & Beyond for Now Could this great home retailer be on the verge of a Home Depot-like slump? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Lowe's Still Hitting High Notes Lowe's continues to perform well, despite concerns about gas prices and the housing market. This may not be the best time to buy shares, but it's certainly not time to flee, either.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Hammering Home Higher Profits Home Depot and Lowe's latest results wow Wall Street. But those seeking the very essence of a value play might wait a bit, since an economic swing might present a very attractive buying opportunity here.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Home Depot Puts Hughes in Stock Home Depot seems to be overpaying for this supply wholesaler, but the acquisition will significantly boost its non-store business. And this isn't the only new growth avenue that the company is exploring. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Die, Die, My Diebold Here we go again -- more downward guidance and more excuses from this troubled company. There's no way you should touch this stock.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Kelvin Taylor	Make Do With the Good and Bad The hurricanes will have a long-term positive effect on some stocks. Investors, check out: Wal-Mart... Target... Home Depot... Lowe's... Beacon... Caterpillar... Cummins...
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The Motley Fool August 21, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	A Buy-It-Yourself Opportunity Lowe's presents a promising pick for investors during the DIY doldrums.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Construction Costs Soaring Hurricanes have felled lumber costs -- but just temporarily. However, all other construction materials rose in the third quarter. Wise investors need to keep an eye on the volatility of pricing here, as it directly impacts bottom-line profits.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	McCormick's Bland Outlook The spice company is looking to improve efficiency, but will investors find the move palatable?
The Motley Fool September 20, 2004 Kelvin Taylor	The Windfall of Hurricanes Retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot are benefiting from the rash of hurricanes. The stocks of all these companies have done well over the past few weeks.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Small Company, Big Fish Can American Locker lock in earnings? The company is trading at seven times trailing earnings -- an extremely low level. The stock, which hit a 52-week high on Friday, was buoyed by the outstanding earnings news.
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The Motley Fool February 23, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Hammering Lowe's Home Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), the No. 2 home-improvement retailer, nailed another quarter. In fact, fourth-quarter and full-year net income jumped 27.6%.
The Motley Fool March 30, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Remodeling to the Rescue The need to spruce up older homes could moderate a housing bust. Remember, new construction isn't the only kind of construction that matters.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Destruction Doesn't Create Benefits Economists who forecast a booming economy in the aftermath of destruction are missing the point. Don't forget about the spending that won't happen.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Investors Low About Lowe's Bad weather hollows out the home improvement retailer's first quarter.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Washington Group's Capital Outlook New federal projects should provide growth for engineering and construction firm Washington Group. Investors, there may still be room for the shares to grow.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Striking Value in Small Gold Stocks As gold nears a multiyear high, you can pan for some smaller stocks that are well off their highs.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	The Giant Lumberjack Lumbers On While Lowe's and Home Depot duke it out, investors might be wondering which one to bet on. You probably can't go wrong by investing in both.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Home Stocks Aren't Hospitable Investors should seek better stock shelters than Home Depot and Lowe's.
The Motley Fool September 20, 2005 Steven Mallas	P&G Comes Out Clean Procter & Gamble should do fine, even with the effects of Katrina. At some point, lingering lofty fuel prices may cause havoc on the company's bottom line. If it does, you should consider buying on the dips.
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The Motley Fool May 15, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Home Depot The home improvement retailer reports first-quarter 2006 numbers tomorrow. Here's what you need to know to make sense of the news. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2007 Rich Duprey	The Best Retail Stock for 2007: Home Depot In 2007, the DIY king can reclaim its crown as top retailer. The overall economy remains strong with low inflation, fuel prices are easing, and international growth possibilities abound in Canada, Mexico, and now China.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Europe Puts Coke on Ice Slow European sales are pulling down 2005 earnings guidance at Coca-Cola Enterprises. For investors willing to bet that this now-mature company can refresh itself and grow its earnings, today's stock price at near 52-week lows should be very tempting.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Perini Add More Stories to Its Stock Price? A robust backlog and stock price suggest the story is out on this engineering and construction firm.
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The Motley Fool May 19, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Lowe's Makes Landfall Home Depot and Lowe's report first-quarter 2006 earnings on Monday. Here are some facts for investors to ponder.
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