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Industrial Distributors See Boom Industrial distributors display improving financials as the economy recovers. |
The Motley Fool
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Grainger's No Rattle Trap The provider of industrial parts and supplies tightens the screws to survive the recession. |
The Motley Fool
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Of Grainger and Value Once again, this company delivered the goods for customers and investors alike. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
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The Motley Fool
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Does W.W. Grainger Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio? Let's look at W.W. Grainger based on several metrics that will evaluate returns, profitability, growth, and leverage. |
The Motley Fool
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The Motley Fool
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The Motley Fool
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An Efficient Quarter at MSC Industrial Direct Even though some of its industrial customers are feeling a bit of a pinch, MSC Industrial Direct was able to post strong results. |
The Motley Fool
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Home With Grainger On top of strong earnings growth and solid cash flow performance, the manufacturing supply company raised its guidance for the rest of the year. Trading at less than 18 times forward earnings, Grainger seems neither cheap nor dear. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
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AIT Cruises: Fool by Numbers The industrial supply company released its third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006
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Grainger Garners Growth Modest growth continues to translate into robust returns on capital. But investors may want to wait for a more substantial discount to fair value before putting their money here. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2009
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Will Parker-Hannifin Buy Its Way Through the Recession? Earnings fell, but the company is not cowering in the face of the recession. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006
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Applied Industrial: Invest Cautiously It's a fine company in a fragmented market, but it looks a little overheated. Good markets are important, but so is a price that gives you that margin of safety. |
IndustryWeek
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Grainger CEO Sees "Intense Focus" on Productivity Companies are still cautious about spending and hiring |
