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The Motley Fool July 31, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Not Buying Rent-A-Center As spending slows down, so do the earnings at this company. Investors can take little consolation in the top and bottom lines coming in within management's guidance.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	More of the Same at Rent-A-Center Smaller rivals continue to surpass this leading rent-to-own company. Investors, take note.
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