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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 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 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 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 July 23, 2007 David Lee Smith	Cemex Flexes Its International Muscle Despite a drop in U.S. revenues, Mexican cement manufacturer Cemex rode international strength to a solid quarter.
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 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 January 9, 2007 Rich Smith	Chavez Plays Double or Nothing Until yesterday, investors in Venezuelan telecom CA Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela had been feeling pretty good about their stock.
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 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.
BusinessWeek May 16, 2005	Can Venezuela Fix Its Oil-Industry Woes? President Hugo Chavez admitted that state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela is pumping 100,000 barrels per day less than its OPEC-agreed target of 3.165 million bpd. What's unclear is whether a new shake-up lies ahead.
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 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 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 January 18, 2005 Rich Smith	Cemex Cementing Its Lead The Mexican cement giant is growing everywhere, and fast. Net profits more than tripled versus Q4 2003.
BusinessWeek October 25, 2004	A Big Tax Hike On Oil Majors In Venezuela Venezuela's mercurial President, Hugo Chavez, took foreign oil companies by surprise on Oct. 10 by decreeing a tax hike from 1% to 16.7% on heavy crude oil projects in the Orinoco Belt.
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 September 30, 2008 David Lee Smith	Hugo, the Russians, and You Venezuela tops a list of unstable oil-producing regions. Don't forget it.
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 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?
Wired July 2002 Gideon Lichfield	Cemex Cement plus heavy-duty networking equals big profits.
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 January 13, 2005 Rich Smith	European Cement Mix Here's an alternative for investors who get overexcited watching grass grow.
The Motley Fool March 6, 2009 Toby Shute	Hugo's Tasty New Target: Cargill Agribusiness titan Cargill, the largest private company in America, is the latest to find itself in Hugo Chavez's crosshairs.
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 July 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Saying No to Hugo Two oil giants refuse to become minor partners as Venezuela's Chavez seizes assets. When a government privatizes an industry, it's usually a good time to get in on the investment.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Flat Earnings Level Lafarge The cement maker's third-quarter results miss analyst estimates. So is it time to run -- or would it be smarter to buy up the shares at today's discounted prices?
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 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 August 20, 2007 David Lee Smith	A Latin American Halliburton? Having successfully booted a host of producers, Hugo Chavez is now after oilfield services. But Chavez's privatization of all aspects of Venezuela's energy production may already be resulting in a sharp slide in that production. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 May 7, 2007 Seth Jayson	Lafarge Lives Large Shares rise on rock-solid results from the French cement giant.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2007 David Lee Smith	Chavez: Down, but Not Out Despite losing an election, Chavez is still a destructive force; U.S. oil imports could still be at risk.
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 April 22, 2004 Bill Mann	Cemex Ole! The Mexican cement producer turns in a dazzling quarter.
BusinessWeek June 25, 2007 Geri Smith	A Love-Hate Relationship With Chavez Companies are chafing under Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. But in some respects, business has never been better.
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 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 9, 2005 Lawrence Meyers	Solid Sales for Florida Rock The company, which provides cement, concrete, and other aggregates for building and construction, continues to benefit from the worldwide cement shortage. The stock has been on a tear lately, leaving investors to wonder how long the good times will last.
The Motley Fool March 20, 2008 David Lee Smith	Hugo's Cuffs Removed A U.K. judge has thrown out an order freezing $12 billion in Petroleos de Venezuela SA -- the national oil company of Venezuela's -- assets.
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.
BusinessWeek March 14, 2005 Geri Smith	Is Venezuela's Chavez Killing The Golden Goose? Venenzuelan President Hugo Chavez is using oil industry profits to enhance social programs. He is also using oil in his bid to turn Venezuela into a counterweight to U.S. influence in Latin America, causing a strain in relations.
Salon.com August 17, 2000 David A. Wernick	Venezuela's president is playing with fire By befriending U.S. enemies like Saddam Hussein, Hugo Chavez risks alienating his troubled country's biggest trading partner.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2007 David Lee Smith	ExxonMobil Knows When to Fold 'Em The world's largest integrated oil company apparently won't challenge Venezuela's Chavez over crucial oil projects. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2007 David Lee Smith	ExxonMobil Swings Back Rather than knuckle under to Hugo Chavez, Exxon is launching an arbitration process. The company, along with ConocoPhillips, is refusing to roll over and accept Venezuela's settlement terms.
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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?