Construction gets hammered again - USA Today

Construction gets hammered again USA Today - Aug 19, 2008 "Today, nearly 90% of our stores are in markets experiencing year-over-year home price declines, and generally our weakest comps are in those markets that ...

Highlights From Lowe's - Barron's

Highlights From Lowe's Barron's - Aug 18, 2008 Sales increased 2.4% versus guidance of 1.0%, reflecting what appeared to be good new-store productivity and slightly better comps (down 5.3% versus ... Lowe's F2Q08 (Qtr End 8/1/08) Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha Rebuilding at Home Improvement Stores? Motley Fool all 712 news articles

UPDATE 3-Staples warns on results, cuts outlook--shares off - Reuters

UPDATE 3-Staples warns on results, cuts outlook--shares off Reuters - Aug 19, 2008 When you're reporting minus seven comps (comparable-store sales down 7 percent), I'd argue that it's all bad," he said. Staples said the Corporate Express ...

These 5 Stocks are Losers - Motley Fool

These 5 Stocks are Losers Motley Fool - 4 hours ago ... but it's hard to stay that way when earnings and comps are falling. Home Depot had a good thing going when the housing boom was humming along. ...

Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment - Motley Fool

Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment Motley Fool - Aug 19, 2008 Because details are crucial to your case, you may want to enlist the help of a real estate agent familiar with your neighborhood who can run the comps (on ...