In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of metrics shareholders can use to track stocks.
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August 22 - 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 21 - News
Near-sighted investors anxiously awaited today's release of the Federal Open Market Committee's July meeting minutes, and it was as if some had their hands hovering over the "...
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August 21 - News
As the housing recovery continues to gain momentum, we've become accustomed to impressive monthly results.
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August 21 - 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 21 - News
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) discussed its Q2 2013 earnings yesterday. Craig Menear – Executive Vice President, highlighted The Home Depot, Inc.
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August 21 - News
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) is up nearly 30% year-to-date, but a section of the smart money's elite isn't buying.
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August 21 - 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 21 - 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 21 - News
A new day on the markets brings new stocks that are in the middle of everyone's attention, benefitting from the most coverage.
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August 21 - 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
Again, another report is out that has deflated the balloons of those who think the U.S.economy is on some sort of robust upswing.
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July 28 - News
We had yet another week full of important economic data.
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July 27 - 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
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
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
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
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
Everybody loves "easy" money. We can't help it. The good news is that when you are a shareholder of a dividend-paying company, you get paid for your stake in the company.
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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
Familiarity can serve as a great starting point when searching for stocks.
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July 1 - 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
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
Throughout my youth, my mother made it a primary objective to educate me in the ways of business by explaining to me her gripes (and praises) about establishments where she spent...
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June 27 - 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
The retail sector usually makes sense,or at least we can delude ourselves that we can make sense of it all.
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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
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
If you’re an investor looking for a stock that can offer you both growth and income, one name you should immediately add to your Watchlist is The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD).
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June 18 - News
Do you think nuts, bolts and screws are boring? You won't after you see how much money Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) makes selling them to manufacturers, plumbers, electricians...
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June 17 - News
Improved prospects in the housing sector isn't good news for just companies in home sales and housing starts, it also means a slew of profits for The Home Depot, Inc.
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June 14 - News
I first said to buy at $40 but kicked my outlook to a whole new level once the stock reached $50 after strong earnings.
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June 14 - News
The world’s largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot, Inc.
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June 12 - News
On Thursday, Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc (NYSE:RH) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 12 - News
One group of companies which were hit particularly hard by the housing crisis were the home improvement companies, specifically The Home Depot, Inc.
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June 11 - News
The housing recovery is now on the way.
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June 11 - News
The market tends to underprice securities that are in a cyclical downturn and overprice securities that are in the midst of a cyclical upturn.
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June 11 - News
There seem to be two drastically different tales from the largest two competitors of the home improvement game.
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June 10 - News
While projected U.S. GDP growth has not changed materially, macro-housing data continues to improve.
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June 10 - News
As a segment, home improvement had the highest expectations among hardliners.
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June 7 - News
Stocks such as The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD), Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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June 6 - News
It's official. Investors have begun to fear that interest rates will soon rise. Bond prices have increased and we've witnessed a sell-off of stocks.
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June 6 - News