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The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	All Aboard Allstate? In the absence of catastrophe, Allstate's quality shines through. Well-run companies should trade at higher levels, so the insurer's valuation still might have room to grow.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Does Allstate Look Good in Your Hands? This top-notch insurer survived the hurricanes, but that doesn't mean its cheap. Valuation on these shares is interesting.
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