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The Motley Fool May 19, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Claire's Cash Quandry Leading accessory retailer has too much cash, but what a nice problem to have! Is Claire's worthy of a buy at today's price of around $23?
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The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Skull and Bones for the Jewelry Market? Claire's Stores appears to be right on top of consumers' fashion tastes, but this will not be enough to spur substantial growth in the year ahead. This weakness provides ample time for prospective investors to make a sound decision, but it also should give one caution before diving in.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2004 Seth Jayson	A Plastic, Fantastic Gem Claire's Stores continue to crank up sales and get more profitable along the way.
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The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Give Nordstrom a Nod Strong February comp sales at the upscale retailer start the year off on a solid footing. Investors, take note.
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BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Louise Lee	Santa's Feeling Strapped This Year Consumer confidence fell in October for the third month in a row. Income growth is sluggish. Energy prices are soaring. And retailers across the country are bracing for what could be a cheerless season.
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The Motley Fool May 24, 2004 Seth Jayson	Claire's Sparkles Without Europe With big comps increases and tight controls, Claire's doesn't need Europe.
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The Motley Fool November 29, 2004 Seth Jayson	Santa Skipping Wal-Mart? So the retailer's sales are down. There are plenty of other reasons for investors to be of good cheer.
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The Motley Fool July 12, 2007 Mike Cianciolo	American Eagle Takes Flight The retailer posts impressive comps growth and has updated its guidance. Investors, take note.