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The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Tom Taulli	Family Dollar Sees Less Green December's dismal results may indicate a pullback among low-income shoppers. The stock slipped $0.22 to $29.32 on the news.
The Motley Fool June 24, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	Family Dollar Plans for Success The discount retailer gives up short-term earnings to build for the future. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Earning Pennies on the Dollar Family Dollar often seems to be a step behind Dollar General and may not have the upbeat earnings outlook of its larger rival.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	Standing by Family Dollar Investors may be catching on to this discounted Dollar retailer.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2007 Rich Duprey	Consumed by Family Dollar The deep-discount chain reports lower sales and profits as consumables eat at margins. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Pearls for a Dollar Dollar General is poised for a strong fiscal year. Earnings are increasing, the stock's earnings multiple is close to its long-term growth rate, and the company's return on equity is the industry's best.
The Motley Fool September 8, 2004 Phil Wohl	Neiman Cashes In on Upscale The upscale retailer produces both double-digit sales growth and abundant cash flow.
The Motley Fool October 9, 2009 Chris Jones	This Stock Needs a Consumer Rally Family Dollar can't expect last year's success to continue indefinitely. The company continues to implement key initiatives to keep its momentum going.
The Motley Fool September 30, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	No Change for Family Dollar The discount retailer continues to struggle with a difficult sales environment. A prospective investor would be smart to determine a wish price at which you would like to start a position in the company, and then wait to see whether the market presents further buying opportunities.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Family Dollar Looks Healthier The deep discount retailer isn't firing on all cylinders, but things are heading in the right direction. If you think the company has really begun to turn the corner, it is likely that there is still value left in the shares at current levels.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Dollars Falling Off Dollar Tree Same-store sales and net income were down in the first quarter. This observer would avoid these shares until this company's long-term operating prospects showed signs of improvement.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2005 W.D. Crotty	A Tale of Two Wal-Marts The shopping behemoth's quarterly results have a split personality. The stock may surrender a few more dollars, but the company is reaching levels that should tempt value investors.
The Motley Fool June 8, 2011 Shubh Datta	Dollar General Looks Like a Darn Good Deal Right Now Dollar General's strong quarterly results enable it to maintain its annual outlook.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	SEC Watching Dollar General The government may act against the retailer in connection with past earnings restatements.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Frozen Family Dollar With fuel costs still eating into the earnings power of discount shoppers, the feeling is that Family Dollar won't be able to show any growth in its fiscal first quarter.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2011 Abantika Chatterjee	1 Retailer Showing Growth Family Dollar Store displayed good results amid a turbulent market.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2007 Rich Duprey	Big Lots' Big Day Inventory and cost controls make a big difference for the deep-discount retailer. Is there still value to be had in these shares?
The Motley Fool May 18, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	For Big Lots, a Little Better The closeout retailer posts solid first-quarter results and reaffirms its optimistic full-year outlook.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2008 Rich Duprey	Family Dollar's No Discount Discount chain Family Dollar reports in its first-quarter results that same-store sales fell and theft rose.
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The Motley Fool June 10, 2004 Phil Wohl	America's Car-Mart Rolls On Will the pre-owned car dealer continue to drive better-than-expected results?
The Motley Fool August 26, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	The General of Dollar Stores With $7.0 billion in 2003 revenues and nearly 7,000 units, Dollar General is clearly the largest player in discount retail chain stores. Family Dollar, its closest rival, raked in only $5.1 billion last year from around 5,400 stores.
The Motley Fool February 17, 2005 Jeff Hwang	Wal-Mart: $10 Billion Saved The retailer posts solid fourth-quarter earnings and breaks $10 billion in annual earnings for the first time.
The Motley Fool June 11, 2007 Rich Duprey	Dollar General's Discount The leading deep discounter posts increasing sales fueled by greater markdowns. Of course, the big story with the General is its pending acquisition by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, which shareholders are expected to approve at the upcoming annual meeting.
The Motley Fool October 3, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	Foolish Forecast: Family Dollar vs. Penny Pinchers? In advance of the earnings report from Family Dollar stores, analysts expect lower margins from the discount retailer.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Smart Money at Family Dollar Family Dollar Stores is raking in the dough and hits a 52-week high by dishing out bargains.
The Motley Fool May 27, 2004 Steven Mallas	Dollar Tree Bucks Up Dollar Tree had a pretty good quarter. But will steep gas prices alter its outlook?
The Motley Fool March 26, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Stride Rite Stumbles The shoe company loses its footing, but still expects solid profit growth this year.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 Phil Wohl	General Mills Needs Its Wheaties Fourth-quarter earnings are as expected, but the company warns for fiscal 2005.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2004 Rich Smith	A Dollar for Your Thoughts? The Wall Street Journal makes two bad calls on Dollar General.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2004 Seth Jayson	Family Dollar Holds Its Own Revenue increases belie modest comps. Family Dollar needs to attract more families' dollars.
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The Motley Fool June 13, 2011 Shubh Datta	Watch Out for Big Gains From This Big Retailer Wal-Mart plans to buyback nearly $15 billion worth of shares.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 Phil Wohl	Finish Line Is a Mall Gem The leading mall-based athletic specialty retailer focuses on a younger crowd. The shares, which are trading at 11 times the 2005 earnings estimate, appear to be attractive relative to the company's expected 15% earnings growth rate.
The Motley Fool January 22, 2010 Gerard Torres	A Discounter Teetering on the Edge The pros and cons of investing in Family Dollar.
The Motley Fool March 17, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	S&K's Holidays Fray The men's apparel discounter's holidays held back promising full-year results.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Out in the Kohl's The retailer's sales keep booming, but expenses are pressuring profits.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2004 Phil Wohl	Best Buy's Digital Dominance The leading electronics and entertainment retailer continues to produce strong results.
The Motley Fool March 16, 2004 Seth Jayson	Dollar General Dodges Bullet The discounter pays its way out of an SEC bookkeeping imbroglio with the usual spineless settlement.
The Motley Fool March 11, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Dick's Is a Sport Slowing growth estimates hurt Dick's today, but the retailer is performing well.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2007 Rich Duprey	No Deal at 99 Cents Only Sales are up, but with no financials filed, the discounter's a no-go for investors.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Leafy Quarter at Dollar Tree The deep discount chain will report its first-quarter 2007 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
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The Motley Fool June 4, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Christopher & Banks Sweats It Out The women's apparel retailer plans to keep growing even as same-store sales slump.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	Syms Battling Back The off-price retailer hasn't turned the corner yet, but there are reasons for optimism.
The Motley Fool January 7, 2010 Chris Jones	Here Come the Consumers Family Dollar continues to shine amid a bleak environment.
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