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The Motley Fool
March 11, 2005
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Building Upon Building Supplies With a reasonable dividend, brightening prospects for the nonresidential construction business, and expectations of continuing double-digit income growth, Hughes looks like it might be worth a further look.   |
The Motley Fool
August 23, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Plumbing Clogs Hughes Supply If this wholesale distributor of construction and maintenance products can flush out a few problems, it could be a stealthy winner for investors. |
The Motley Fool
November 18, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Hughes Supplies Respectable Results A buyout may be in the works for this diversified wholesaler of construction and maintenance products. In the meantime, moderating prices could be a bit of a challenge to the company, but the current valuation doesn't seem to have exceptional expectations baked into the stock price. |
The Motley Fool
October 2, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Know Your Numbers: Construction Spending By using the Census Bureau's construction spending report, you can identify trends and countertrends in construction and use your conclusions to improve your understanding of the overall economy and to inform your personal investment decisions. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Tooling Around Illinois Tool Works The valuation outlook on this diversified manufacturing company is mixed. |
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
September 4, 2008
Morgan Housel |
By the Numbers: Construction Spending on the Move The construction industry is generally viewed to be in the pits, but there are some bright spots. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2007
Markos Kaminis |
Pool Corporation's Soggy Q2 The housing downturn has left Pool Corporation all wet and wondering how to compensate for the drop in new swimming pool construction. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2010
Jared Cummans |
Wednesday's ETF to Watch: Construction Fund (PKB) This construction ETF is in focus as the country looks for a housing recovery. |
The Motley Fool
May 8, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Black & Decker & Green Unless things really far apart, this company looks very enticing as a long term investment. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
UTXcellent Investors, behold the wonders of a diversified industrial company firing on most of its cylinders. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Universal Forest on Fire A growing share of a growing market is an explosive combination. Let this be a lesson, fellow investors: Underestimate well-run companies at your own peril. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Construction Spending Isn't Dead. Yet. Recently released construction spending figures are a good harbinger of things to come in the economy -- especially as real estate in all shapes and sizes continues to dominate the demise of banks. |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Will UTi Be Left Bereft of Growth? Investors in the freight, logistics, and supply chain management company reacted badly to management's concerns about future growth. Should they have? |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
NCI Building From a Strong Base Investors, this stock is already discounting a strong non-residential construction market, but don't be too quick to leave. |
The Motley Fool
April 6, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Shaw Share Sale Sinks Stock The engineering and construction company's move to sell shares will firm up the balance sheet, but the market doesn't like the dilution. |
BusinessWeek
September 11, 2006
James Mehring |
Housing: The Slump Begins To Hit Payrolls As home sales and construction activity deteriorate at a faster pace, job growth in areas linked to residential real estate is starting to ebb and even decline outright in some parts of the country where the housing boom has been the strongest. |
BusinessWeek
August 11, 2003
Cooper & Madigan |
U.S. Economy: Is Corporate America Too Lean? After three years of cutbacks, it may not be ready for stronger demand. |
Entrepreneur
October 2003
Joan Szabo |
If You Build It... Are you overlooking significant deductions on new construction or major remodeling projects? |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Remodeling to the Rescue The need to spruce up older homes could moderate a housing bust. Remember, new construction isn't the only kind of construction that matters. |
The Motley Fool
September 20, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Stock Buybacks Booming Will this trend benefit investors? |
The Motley Fool
July 23, 2009
Christopher Barker |
Keep Running From This Toxic Sector The construction industry is still in a gut-wrenching state. |
BusinessWeek
May 7, 2007
James Mehring |
Housing Isn't Hurting The Jobless Rate A deeper look at job data offers reasons to doubt such a major plunge in residential construction payroll is imminent. |
BusinessWeek
January 12, 2004 |
Construction: The Happy Sound Of Hardhats At Work The best news is that commercial and industrial construction will rebound. Higher mortgage rates will slow the residential market only slightly from last year. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Shedding Light on Acuity Brands This modestly sized lighting and chemicals company might be a bargain hiding in the shadows. If the company is capable of growing cash flow at a double-digit rate for the foreseeable future, then the shares could be interesting indeed. |
BusinessWeek
September 9, 2010
Tom Keene |
Tom Keene Talks with Energy Consultant Philip Verleger A conversation with Philip Verleger, president of energy consultants PKVerleger, on oil and the economy. |
The Motley Fool
January 6, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Building Keeps Booming Construction spending continues as interest rates remain historically low. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2008
Barry B. LePatner |
Construction Chaos In this age of economic uncertainty, when the stakes are higher, it's time to re-evaluate accepted concepts of how construction projects are carried out. |
