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The Motley Fool August 8, 2011 Seth Jayson	Why the Street Should Expect Big Things from Joy Global Although Joy Global shows inventory growth that outpaces revenue growth, the company may also display positive inventory divergence, suggesting that management sees increased demand on the horizon.
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