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The Motley Fool June 22, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks on the Mend? The women's-apparel retailer grew comp sales and stabilized profit in the first quarter. At 26 times trailing 12-month earnings, this stock isn't exactly a bargain, but few solid retailers these days are.
The Motley Fool June 29, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks Stumbles, Again The women's apparel retailer reports a lower than expected first-quarter, and issues a second-quarter warning. Some might view the stock as a bargain, down nearly 50% compared to last year.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Can You Bank on Christopher & Banks? Until the clothing retailer works through its challenges, investors may want to try on another stock.
The Motley Fool September 20, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	One Hot Retailer Christopher & Banks continues on its winning ways. Inventories remain lean, profit margins are expanding, and as a nice added bonus, the company is buying back shares of its own stock.
The Motley Fool June 27, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Christopher & Banks The women's apparel retailer came through with knockout results. How did it go from negative same-store sales to strong single-digit comps all in the span of one quarter? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 25, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Fool on the Street: At Kohl's It's All About the Customer The apparel retailer unfolds its brand strategy. For investors, Kohl's offers an attractive combination of both growth and value.
The Motley Fool July 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Christopher & Banks' Comps Better The women's apparel retailer reports higher same-store sales in June. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks Is Taking Inventory Inventory and evolution make up the retailer's strategy for 2006. But investors will want to continue monitoring its comps growth in the quarters ahead to see whether it can move this metric back into positive territory after inventories are brought up to adequate levels.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks Can't Wait for Spring After fashion miscues with its winter merchandise, the retailer is cleaning house in preparation for a brighter spring. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Banking on Christopher & Banks? Management keeps growing and buying back shares even as the retailer struggles.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Christopher & Banks' Marginal Improvement Better margins lead to accelerating earnings for the women's apparel retailer. Investors have many women's retailers to choose from, but an improving Christopher & Banks definitely stands out in the crowd.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2005 Dan Bloom	A Fashion Faux Pas? Christopher and Banks continues to struggle with its fashion mix, to put it mildly. With a P/E of around 24 based on trailing 12-month earnings, the stock doesn't appear to offer much of a margin of safety.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2005 Dan Bloom	New York & Co. Claws Its Way Back The clothing retailer appears to be facing up to its problems. While there is little chance that this company will morph into the next Abercrombie & Fitch, patient investors stand a good chance of eventually being rewarded for holding these shares.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Dress Barn Wears It Well Again, comps were up solidly for the women's apparel retailer.
The Motley Fool December 3, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Christopher & Banks Disappoints The women's apparel retailer surprised investors with surprisingly bad Q4 guidance.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	A Healthy Spring for Chico's The women's apparel retailer starts off the new fiscal year strong. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Brutal Quarter for Christopher & Banks A fashion miscue drives fourth-quarter income down 70%.
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The Motley Fool April 10, 2008 Steven Renaldi	No Rush to Christopher & Banks A new CEO at Christopher & Banks addresses problems, but the sector continues to lag.
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The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nordstrom Is the Snobbiest of Them All A fourth-quarter earnings faux pas demonstrates there are opportunities to take advantage of short-term stock dips at Nordstrom, which can be a good time to buy retailers in general.
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Bank Technology News April 2008 Anthony Malakian	Young Folks Ask Banks: Where's the Love? The youngest customers are the least loyal and the most willing to switch to new financial institutions. What can banks do to change this?
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The Motley Fool June 11, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Outerwear Goes, Underwear Stays Limited Brands is cutting loose the brands that are dragging it down. And the company's 2.3% dividend yield also provides investors with a nice cushion while waiting for some of the uncertainty to clear.
The Motley Fool November 24, 2008 Kristin Graham	Which Retailers Are Good Inventory Managers? Companies that keep inventory moving and respond to consumer trends have the best shot at weathering the storm. Take a look at a few companies with superior inventory management skills.
Bank Systems & Technology October 29, 2004 Ivan Schneider	Community Banks Under Pressure Big banks are realizing benefits from deployments of CRM and predictive modeling software, and the smaller fry are feeling the heat.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: A Bespoke Quarter at Men's Warehouse The men's apparel retailer will report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
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Bank Systems & Technology February 27, 2006 Maria Bruno-Britz	Sleeping With the Enemy From large retailers to car companies to technology start-ups, financial services is fair game, thanks largely to the availability of the necessary support technology.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Guess? the Right Trend Fashion retailer Guess? turns in double-digit comps growth on same store sales. The perfect combination of inventory management, trend-right merchandise, and in-store productivity should keep this trend going.
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The Motley Fool April 21, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Is Sears Underdressed? In the first quarter since Sears sold its credit card operations, it has reported a hefty quarterly loss. It seems there's still work to be done in mastering the art of selling apparel.
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