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The Motley Fool December 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Florida Rocks On Strong demand in Florida is supporting very firm pricing for this regional concrete, cement, and aggregates company. This stock is worth some due diligence.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Rich Smith	A Mixed Bag of Rocks Florida Rock is mostly solid, but has a few cracks. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 5, 2004 Lawrence Meyers	Florida Rock Is Steady There's a worldwide cement shortage. Everybody needs it, and this company has it. With ample free cash flow, a forward P/E of 15, and better gross and operating margins than its competitor, Florida Rock is a solid candidate for further exploration.
The Motley Fool January 6, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Cracks in the Pavement for Texas Industries? The coincidence of high energy prices and routine maintenance hurt results this quarter, but the cement/concrete/aggregate story is still solid.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2004 Rich Smith	Cement Flows Slow According to several news outlets, from local television stations in Florida to the venerable Wall Street Journal in NYC, America is in the midst of a shortage in an essential commodity -- cement. What stocks could benefit?
The Motley Fool November 7, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Flat Earnings Level Lafarge The cement maker's third-quarter results miss analyst estimates. So is it time to run -- or would it be smarter to buy up the shares at today's discounted prices?
The Motley Fool July 11, 2007 Rich Duprey	Cemex, Rinker Cement a Deal The Mexican cement giant reaches a crucial 90% stake in an Australian rival. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2004 Rich Smith	Lafarge Rocky or Rocking? Despite its low P/E, the cement and aggregate company is no bargain.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Pricey Lumber? Blame China. Asia may be at fault for the rising cost of building materials, especially lumber. Is there any good news from an investor's point of view?
The Motley Fool September 22, 2004 Jeff Hwang	Hurricane Woes at Wendy's Shares of the fast-food chain are down 5%, with the company citing a number of factors, including business lost to the recent trio of hurricanes.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2007 David Lee Smith	Time for a Hard Look at Cement With environmental regulations making the construction of new cement plants problematic, these companies possess progressively more attractive assets and should be watched closely by investors.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Cemex Throws a Brick The Mexican cement tycoon overpays in a quest for growth. The market was less than impressed by the buy, slashing 6% from Cemex's share price.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Concrete Rose in Texas Having spun off Chaparral Steel to shareholders, Texas Industries is now a cement and aggregate company. While these are good days for the company, it's not going to last forever. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Emil Lee	Is U.S. Concrete Still Solid? Should this one be in your portfolio mix? U.S. Concrete is a strong candidate for further due diligence -- and the answer seems to be a resounding yes.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Cemex Still Looks Solid The Mexican cement maker preannounces a good third quarter, and a proposed share offering will clean up the capital structure.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 David Lee Smith	Cemex Flexes Its International Muscle Despite a drop in U.S. revenues, Mexican cement manufacturer Cemex rode international strength to a solid quarter.
The Motley Fool September 19, 2007 Rich Duprey	Write Your Profits in Cemex While the immediate effects of the housing slump are nibbling at the cement maker's numbers, the company has positioned itself for an eventual recovery. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	A Concrete Deal for Cemex It took some back-and-forth, but it looks like Mexico's Cemex has made an offer Australia's Rinker likes. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Can Stocks Weather the Storms? Katrina leaves behind short-term investment winners. But how much battering can a company take?
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Seth Jayson	Lafarge Lives Large Shares rise on rock-solid results from the French cement giant.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2008 David Lee Smith	Low Demand Sinks U.S. Concrete A lingering housing cataclysm has weighed heavily on the results of U.S. Concrete.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2008 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Cementing Global Growth Mexico-based cement giant Cemex announces a solid quarter, clearly aided by its last year's purchase of Australia's Rinker Materials.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Kelvin Taylor	Make Do With the Good and Bad The hurricanes will have a long-term positive effect on some stocks. Investors, check out: Wal-Mart... Target... Home Depot... Lowe's... Beacon... Caterpillar... Cummins...
The Motley Fool September 20, 2004 Kelvin Taylor	The Windfall of Hurricanes Retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot are benefiting from the rash of hurricanes. The stocks of all these companies have done well over the past few weeks.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2004 Bill Mann	No Cement? Call Mexico Cement prices are skyrocketing, supplies are dwindling. Good thing we've got those tariffs on Mexico.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2007 David Lee Smith	Cement Your Stock Returns With housing's recovery still uncertain, two cement stocks merit investigation. Investors, look at Mexico-based Cemex, and its Dallas-based counterpart Texas Industries, two companies that can benefit from a turn in the housing market when it occurs.
The Motley Fool November 24, 2006 Selena Maranjian	The Best International Stock for 2007: Cemex Investors, this modest cement company based in Mexico is poised to be best international stock for 2007. Here's why.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: A Lagging Lafarge? Although macroeconomic factors do seem to favor the rock miner and cement mixer's chances of hitting its targets in this quarter and the next, there is still some room for doubt. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2004 Jeff Hwang	Office Depot Misses School for Real Hurricanes, weak back-to-school sales, and weak European business bring an earnings warning for the retailer.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Hammering Lowe's Home Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), the No. 2 home-improvement retailer, nailed another quarter. In fact, fourth-quarter and full-year net income jumped 27.6%.
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The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Where Eagle Materials Dares The party isn't over yet for this provider of building materials. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2005 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Will Lowe's Fly High? While the wise on Wall Street will probably focus on the margins reflected in Lowe's income statement, investors might want to pay more attention to the company's cash flow statement.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2007	Concrete Softens at Cemex: Fool by Numbers The cement producer released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool January 13, 2005 Rich Smith	European Cement Mix Here's an alternative for investors who get overexcited watching grass grow.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2007	Cemex's Rock-Hard Q4: Fool by Numbers The cement company released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
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The Motley Fool August 20, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Lowe's Grows Despite Housing Woes The company is struggling, but not as much as its larger rival. Lowe's second-quarter earnings handily beat analyst projections, and the stock traded up around 6% as a result.
The Motley Fool August 29, 2007 Rich Duprey	Chavez Fattens Up Venezuela's Chickens On the pretext that Mexican cement maker Cemex is causing environmental harm and contributing to a housing shortage, Chavez is preparing to take over the company's Venezuelan cement operations.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2008 David Lee Smith	Cemex: Still Solid South of the Border Cemex is one of the soundest companies around, and yet largely because of the U.S. housing debacle, this Mexican-based cement and related products company has watched its share price decline more than 45% in less than a year.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Construction Costs Soaring Hurricanes have felled lumber costs -- but just temporarily. However, all other construction materials rose in the third quarter. Wise investors need to keep an eye on the volatility of pricing here, as it directly impacts bottom-line profits.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 W.D. Crotty	No Place Like Home Depot More and more, the home-improvement king is looking like the Fort Knox of retail.
The Motley Fool April 22, 2004 Bill Mann	Cemex Ole! The Mexican cement producer turns in a dazzling quarter.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 David Lee Smith	Hard Bargaining for Cemex While the mating dance is probably not finished for Mexico's Cemex and Australia's Rinker, Cemex, with its size, geographic diversity, and strong management, is as solid a company as wise investors are apt to find in the international sector.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2007 Jack Uldrich	Headwaters' Slow and Steady Course All told, this coal recycling and construction company might appear to have slowed or even stalled. But things are moving in its favor, and if it just goes with the flow, the company's stock should begin picking up momentum soon.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 David Lee Smith	Texas Industries Cements a Quarter The cement and buildings material maker turned in a fine second quarter. Smart investors are urged to keep an eye on this company.
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