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The Motley Fool September 20, 2004 Seth Jayson	Nike's High Jump With one of the world's most recognized brands, and future orders up 10%, the sport shoe manufacturer seems to have earned a premium valuation of 22 times earnings, which puts the stock near its 52-week high.
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