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The Motley Fool July 1, 2005 Seth Jayson	Lessons From the Fall The small, advanced-ceramics firm Ceradyne provides an example of what to do when a good stock goes bad.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2004 Rich Smith	Ceradyne Protects Its Flank The Iraq war generates profits for now, but the company looks to the future. Diversification in this manner seems prudent, and Ceradyne should be commended for protecting its shareholders' investment this way.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Seth Jayson	Feats of Clay Ceradyne keeps growing, and does it right. While the shares are no longer "stupid cheap," and body armor orders still comprise the bulk of the business, future opportunities in engines, coatings, the oil industry, and vehicle armor may someday make the current share price look like a very big bargain indeed.
The Motley Fool January 15, 2008 Rich Smith	Ceradyne Gets a Tat There is good news, more good news, and some bad news for Ceradyne investors.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2004 Rich Smith	Armor Holdings Holds Its Own As the war in Iraq drags on, Armor Holdings continues to crank out the equipment enabling our troops and their vehicles to come through it intact. And the company is turning a tidy profit in the process.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 Seth Jayson	Ceradyne's Wild Ride The market doesn't know what to do with the ceramics and body armor maker. This stock isn't for the weak-kneed, but for those who know what the firm is doing and where its potential could be, drops like today's are good news.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Seth Jayson	The Hard Truth at Ceradyne This is a misunderstood company that Wall Street just doesn't "get." However, management has kept finding ways to make it more profitable, and it's looking toward the future.
The Motley Fool July 2, 2004 Seth Jayson	Ceradyne Bulks Up The technical ceramics maker broadens its horizons again.
National Defense October 2009 Sandra I. Erwin	Army Has Few Options to Lessen Weight of Body Armor The Army is considering buying a lighter and comfier vest that would lower armor weight to about 16.5 pounds but would reduce the area of coverage from 885 to 231 square inches.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2008 Rich Smith	Ceradyn-o-Mited Investors reacted with outrage and despair to an earnings report that the ceramics specialist Ceradyne underwhelmed on both performance and prospects.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2008 Rich Smith	Ceradyne Seared Ceradyne stuns the market with a third-quarter report that underperformed expectations in just about every manner imaginable.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2007 Rich Duprey	Ceradyne Gives a One-Two Punch Defense contractor Ceradyne books two big contracts in one day. Investors take note; even better days may lie ahead.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2004 Seth Jayson	Armor for Your Portfolio Another defense highflier worth considering. Here are the positives as well as a few chinks in Armor Holdings' armor.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2006 Seth Jayson	Ceradyne Ascendant The ceramics specialist is benefiting from an armor boom, but it's doing more than that. Ceradyne's stock may not look cheap, but it's likely a long way from seeing the top of the hill. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2008 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Ceradyne's Slip Is Showing In advance of earnings, analysts expect ceramics maker Ceradyne to barely grow sales, but profits may suffer.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2006 Rich Smith	Safety in Numbers What three recent armor contracts suggest about the future of UAVs and robots. From an investor's perspective, the conclusion is obvious: Buying shares of Ceradyne, General Dynamics, and Armor Holdings looks like a good bet.
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The Motley Fool January 4, 2008 Rich Smith	Quick Take: Ceradyne Delivers on a Promise Defense contractor and ceramics specialist Ceradyne lands a $400 million contract to supply "ESAPI" body armor to the U.S. Special Forces command.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Is Ceradyne Bulletproof? The ceramics specialist is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 earnings. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
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The Motley Fool June 8, 2006 Seth Jayson	Ceradyne's Nuclear Option The ceramic body armor plate maker looks forward to a new market. Investors, if you've been waiting for a chance on this stock, you may see it soon.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2004 Rich Smith	Ceradyne-o-mite! The ceramics maker posted stellar earnings growth of 350% for the fourth quarter.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 Rich Smith	Chinks in Armor Holdings At first glance, the earnings report that vehicle- and soldier-armorer put out last night looks like pretty good news. The company's cash flow numbers and forward guidance were less miraculous.
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The Motley Fool May 2, 2008 Rich Smith	Fool on Call: Ceradyne's Surprise, Explained High-tech potter Ceradyne reported nearly flatlined sales and a 13% decline in earnings last week, shares continue to march upward. The future is the reason.
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The Motley Fool April 24, 2008 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Can Ceradyne Get It Together? In advance of earnings, analysts expect ceramics maker Ceradyne to post a loss in both sales and profits.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Seth Jayson	Scoping Ceradyne A brief list of what one investor will be watching in next week's earnings report for the body-armor maker.
National Defense January 2013 Valerie Insinna	Soldier Equipment Industry Struggles to Find Path Forward In order to address industry concerns, the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition was formed in 2009 to provide an organized voice for companies to engage with the Defense Department and Congress. The group has grown from 12 to 35 members since its inception.
National Defense February 2008 Sandra I. Erwin	Search Continues for Lighter Alternatives to Steel Armor The Army may have a tough time becoming a lighter and faster force as long as tons of heavy steel plates continue to bear down on its patrol and combat vehicles.
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The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Eternally Cera-fine Ceramics specialist Ceradyne is set to report first-quarter 2007 numbers. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
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National Defense April 2006 Sandra I. Erwin	Army Grappling With Antiquated Buying Rules Army leaders continue to squabble over how best to satisfy soldiers' immediate equipment needs and simultaneously develop futuristic weapons systems for the decades ahead.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Armor Buy, Sell, or Holdings Armor Holdings, maker of body and vehicle protection, reports its first-quarter 2006 numbers tomorrow after the close of trading. Investors -- buy, sell or hold?
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The Motley Fool July 25, 2007 Rich Smith	Ceradyne Burned Out? Profits excel, but outlook disappoints. The ceramics maker reported its second-quarter results, and despite posting 14.4% sales growth, the stock is down 9% and counting.
National Defense October 2009 Sandra I. Erwin	Army's Procedures for Testing Body Armor Stir Controversy The revised test procedures are causing consternation among contractors because their products are now experiencing higher failure rates.
National Defense March 2006	Light, Modular Armor Vests on Display Lightweight, modular body armor systems for military and security personnel incorporating multi-hit armor technology were unveiled at a recent international exhibition.
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