It was a tough week for the markets, with fear hanging in the air over the fate of the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program and over last week's market stumble.
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August 19 - News
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis...
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August 16 - News
Yesterday, Cree, Inc. (NASAQ:CREE) discussed its Q4 2013 results. CEO, Charles M. Swoboda said that Cree, Inc.
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August 14 - News
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
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August 13 - News
The next few weeks will bring three important data points for Home Improvement retailers, and their investors. You may be able to pick a winner for the remainder of the year...
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August 12 - News
As has previously been reported, the housing market is in the early stages of a shaky recovery.
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August 7 - News
With the housing market on the rise, companies in various sectors are set to profit.
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July 30 - News
The housing market in North America is expected to recover with growing consumer sentiment.
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July 30 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is kicking off the new week in the red as a disappointment from the flourishing housing sector pressures the markets.
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July 29 - News
A recent fit of virtuous (if misguided) housecleaning ended up costing me $600, but what I learned in the process could provide you with a chance to get in on a secondary play...
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July 29 - News
For a week in which eight of the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 30 components reported earnings, the index ended the week with a lot less excitement than most would have predicted...
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July 29 - News
The Motley Fool's CAPS system grades stocks based on many factors, but the most important ingredient is their ratings from common investors like you and me.
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July 25 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has bounced back from this morning's steep losses, down a negligible seven points as of 2:20 p.m. EDT.
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July 25 - News
Bullish investors reigned supreme once again as shares of the hardwood flooring specialist closed up nearly 7% Wednesday after the company crushed analysts' expectations with ...
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July 25 - News
Every week for the past year we've examined a CEO, or pair of co-CEOs, who's done an exemplary job of managing the company and delivering for shareholders, providing a fun and...
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July 25 - News
Yesterday I had the good fortune to join Barry Armstrong on his radio show Financial Exchange on WRKO AM 680 in Boston.
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July 25 - News
It's been a terrible year for multinational department store Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD).
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July 24 - News
The housing sector is on a recovery path in the U.S. with all the major lead indicators exhibiting growth.
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July 22 - News
It's about that time again, Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (NYSE:LL) investors! With the hardwood flooring specialist all set to announce earnings on Wednesday, July 24, it...
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July 22 - News
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD), the largest home improvement retailer in the country, has been a favorite with the investors.
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July 18 - News
Housing is clearly on the mend. In fact, it is finally starting to realize the kind of bounce one would expect following the worst collapse since the Great Depression.
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July 17 - News
In my article, “Top Value Stocks for the Next Six Months,” I included Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc (NYSE:RH) as a top “value” pick.
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July 16 - News
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
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July 16 - News
When it comes right down to it, nothing is more American than the desire to achieve and to profit.
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July 15 - News
This afternoon at 2 p.m. EDT, the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting minutes are scheduled to be released.
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July 10 - News
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY) released its fiscal first-quarter earnings numbers in line with expectations.
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July 5 - News
The recovery of the housing market will help companies disproportionately, because some have weathered headwinds better than others.
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July 3 - News
I tread carefully in writing this article because whenever anyone discusses the pseudo-religious issue of investing fundamentals and/or why markets move, he is usually met with...
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July 3 - News
The housing market is definitely on the mend. Depending on how you want to slice the cattle, you can make a lot of money.
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July 3 - News
This morning, a report from the Commerce Department indicated that construction spending in May rose 0.5% during the month and hit an annual rate of $874.9 billion, which is the...
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July 1 - News
The second quarter has come and gone, and even a slow June couldn't keep stocks from marching higher this quarter.
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July 1 - News
If you had any doubts about the housing recovery, then June should have assuaged you.
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July 1 - News
The Interstate Highway System was created on June 29, 1956, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act into law.
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July 1 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is being weighed down by International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM), its largest component, after a competitor reported bad results.
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June 28 - News
Although the news was not completely unexpected, the investment community still reacted negatively to the mid-June announcement that former Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) ...
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June 27 - News
The Dow Jones Industrials have continued their string of recent gains this morning, up more than 150 points as of 10:55 a.m. EDT.
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June 27 - News
Back in May, real estate website operator Zillow Inc (NASDAQ:Z) raised its revenue forecast for the year.
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June 27 - News
The string of big moves for the stock market continued today, with bulls ending up the winners as the Dow Jones Industrials rose by almost 150 points.
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June 27 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: DISH Network Corp.
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June 27 - Hedge Funds
According to the newest figures from the S&P/Case-Shiller house index, home prices were up 12.1% over the year ended in April.
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June 26 - News
The Valspar Coporation (NYSE:VAL) was up about 13% for the year in late May, but over the last month the $5.5 billion market cap coatings and paints company has given up all of...
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June 25 - Insider Trading
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)is the biggest home improvement chain in the country, and has returned 20% gains to investors just to start 2013, including dividends.
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June 24 - News
As an investor, you will want to invest in companies that can provide the greatest return while preserving a margin of safety against competitors who threaten the bottom line ...
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June 24 - News
Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) is the largest manufacturer of paints in the United States and has over 3,800 stores in North and South America.
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June 20 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW), The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD), Caterpillar Inc.
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June 20 - Dividend Stocks
The market has pulled back from its recent highs, and investors have begun to talk about bubbles in several asset classes.
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June 19 - News
Local hardware store chain Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp (NASDAQ:OSH) was operating behind the eight ball from the beginning, so its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing this morning...
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June 18 - News
