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The Motley Fool July 22, 2005 David Meier	Reebok Pumps Up Margins The shoemaker unveils solid numbers -- and its latest Pump technology. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2005 Brian Gorman	Polo Ready to Run With Footwear Stiff competition in the athletic footwear area may put a damper on Polo's reacquisition of its footwear line.
The Motley Fool September 8, 2010	Why We're Buying Adidas The shoemaker occupies a competitive athletic apparel field, yet it trades at levels below its peers, despite a strong global brand.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Reebok: Good Acquisition Fit Sports and fitness company Reebok has completed the acquisition of the world's largest hockey equipment and related apparel company -- The Hockey Company Holdings.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Reebok Makes a Run For It The athletic-shoe maker delivers an uphill first quarter. The stock seems worth a more in-depth look when compared with its archrival.
BusinessWeek April 7, 2011	Herbert Hainer on Adidas's Reebok Marathon The Adidas chief on buying Reebok and sticking with his plan to go upscale despite the recession and investor grumbling.
The Motley Fool October 5, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Wolverine: Mighty Mustelid Wolverine isn't posting go-go growth, and long-term oriented investors should be just fine with that.
BusinessWeek June 3, 2010 Matt Townsend	'Toning' Shoes Gain Traction Adidas and Skechers are enjoying big market-share gains thanks to supposedly muscle-activating shoes. First-place Nike has scoffed at the claims and paid a price
The Motley Fool September 30, 2009 Mike Pienciak	Nike's Still Got No Bounce The shoemaker's managing the recession in fine form, but sales remain weak.
The Motley Fool September 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Nike Still Winning Although first-quarter results were solid, there were notes of caution sprinkled into the good news. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Best Blue Chip for 2007: Nike The easy money has been made due to the recent run in the footwear and apparel behemoth's stock, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for future gains.
The Motley Fool June 10, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	A Brand on a Mission Ralph Lauren turns in strong earnings and continues its recent success. For investors, there's a lot to like.
The Motley Fool June 27, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	Don't Sweat Nike International sales will keep the shoemaker swooshing along quite nicely.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2004 Seth Jayson	Reebok's Tread Meets the Street Flat sales at the No. 2 shoemaker only tell part of the story. Priced not far from their 52-week low, Reebok shares are clearly off most investors' radar.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2011 Shubh Datta	Foot Locker Sprints Ahead Apparel retailer Foot Locker saw its profits sextuple as demand for its shoes soared this quarter and the results lapped Street estimates.
BusinessWeek April 12, 2004 Gene G. Marcial	Reebok Sprints Ahead Reebok wil launch a major push into China and has also signed up Houston Rockets basketball star Yao Ming to endorse the brand.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2011 Shubh Datta	Beyond the Finish Line Retailer Finish Line's quarterly results sprint past market estimates.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2005 Seth Jayson	Run for the Odor Eaters Both Foot Locker and Finish Line's stocks have decent long-term prospects and also have recently appeared on the 52-week low list. Is it time to buy?
Sports Illustrated May 28, 2003 George Dohrmann	James and the Giant Deal Adidas and Reebok offered more cash, but Nike's full-court press helped it win the battle for the heart -- and feet -- of high school basketball phenom LeBron James.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Reebok's Blue-Ribbon Quarter In the third quarter, the shoe maker sold nearly $1.2 billion worth of products, a 12% gain over Q3 2003 sales. Net earnings rose even more strongly, up about 42% over the year-ago period to $1.36 per diluted share.
BusinessWeek March 14, 2005 Stanley Holmes	Adidas: The Machine of a New Sole Adidas' new shoe is no gimmick, and at $250 it's no bargain. Nevertheless, Adidas is pumped by nine months of positive buzz that preceded the new shoe's launch. And rivals Nike and Reebok have taken notice.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Nike Plays Above the Rim Things are going a little better than even the footwear and apparel company had first figured. Because the surge in orders came late, it hints that this is a company whose products are spiking in demand.
The Motley Fool September 26, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Investors Try Nike On for Size Investors applauded recent quarterly results at Nike, sending its stock up further after recent gains.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2007 Anders Bylund	Nike Wins Again: Fool by Numbers The fast facts on the sporting goods giant, whose first-quarter earnings were strong, thanks to sales increases in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2007 Joseph Khattab	Reebok Pumps Up Adidas: Fool by Numbers Adidas AG released year-end 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool March 31, 2008 Jason Ramage	Breathing Heavy at the Finish Line Sluggish consumer spending and a failed buyout attempt weigh on the shoe retailer.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Polo Plays at Wimbledon The ball is in Ralph Lauren's court now that a tennis deal will help it reach new customers. But investors, there's plenty of opportunity to find a name trading at a more compelling valuation with a more consistent track record or a more stable business model with more visible growth prospects.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Nike Just Does It Forget the troubles in Japan and Western Europe. This is a killer brand. Investors, you could buy today and be happy with where you are in a few years' time.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2005 Will Ashworth	Is Reebok Ready for a Run? Nike may be the MVP in this industry, but investors should take a closer look at rival Reebok.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Good Night for a Good Knight Despite the NBA retirement of Michael "Air" Jordan and CEO Philip Knight's goodbye later this month, Nike marches on -- the way great brands do. The stock has nearly doubled over the past two years.
The Motley Fool November 6, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Kenneth Cole: Fashion That Pays The apparel and footwear company lacks consistent growth, but pays a decent dividend.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Jump for Nike? This once-popular stock may be ready to race again. But investors have a few red flags to watch out for.
The Motley Fool June 25, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Nike Ready to Run The athletic apparel and footwear titan is set to serve up fourth-quarter and full-year earnings results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2011	A Quick History of Adidas The story behind the increasingly popular athletic brand.
The Motley Fool March 30, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Floundering at Finish Line What does the athletic footwear and apparel retailer have in store to get its sales moving forward? Investors may want to wait until the store stops stuttering before jumping in.
The Motley Fool August 8, 2006 Brian Gorman	Polo Hits Its Stride Polo Ralph Lauren picked up the pace in its fiscal first quarter. Judicious brand and inventory management are delivering robust results that make the clothier's stock worth a closer look.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nike's Favorable Global Footprint Revenue increased in every region this quarter for Nike; and strong international growth easily offset anemic trends in the United States.
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The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Bakers Footwear Trips Investors This footwear retailer can't get its sales house in order. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Stride Rite: Movin' On Up Stride Rite's sales and profits declined slightly in its second quarter, but share buybacks make up the difference.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nike's Confident Buyback Nike has a leading brand, and its strong historical performance should continue for the foreseeable future, thanks to strong international growth avenues. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Brown Shoe Stepping Lively Quarter-to-quarter performance can be a little jerky, but the footwear company keeps improving. Management has done all right here over the years, and the stock certainly reflects that.
The Motley Fool October 1, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Nike, American Indians, and Joba the Heat Nike announces the Nike Air Native N7, its first shoe geared toward a particular ethnicity.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Saucony Laces Up The footwear maker sports impressive profits and attractive valuation.
AskMen.com Mark Simmons	LeBron: Nike's $90 Million Man A look at the success and failure of various sneaker deals in the past and the motivation for signing a $90 million contract with LeBron James.
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