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The Motley Fool July 25, 2005 Rich Duprey	A Slick Quarter for Carbo Ceramics? Tomorrow's earnings report may be modest, despite high oil prices and industry growth. With a stock price that has appreciated by about 25% over the past year, multiples in excess of the market, and a price-to-sales ratio and PEG ratio ahead of average, Carbo Ceramics seems pricey at these levels.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Carbo Ceramics Needs Propping Up The oil services firm is set to report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results. Investors, here is your chance to determine whether the company is fractured or not.
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