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Lowe's cuts profit outlook as demand weakens
Mon, 21 May 2012 10:10:17 -0700
(Reuters) - Lowe's Cos Inc , the world's No. 2 home improvement chain, cut its fiscal-year earnings outlook and said demand slowed toward the end of the traditionally strong first quarter, sending its shares down nearly 10 percent. The lackluster forecast came just days after larger rival Home Depot Inc missed Wall Street's quarterly sales estimates as demand weakened in April following a jump ...
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Consider Home Security Your Biggest Home Improvement
Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - The most recent Home Office crime statistics report shows an alarming increase in domestic burglary with offence rates up 14 per cent, year on year. As the economy falters and ...
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How Homeowners Find Remodeling Contractors in the Digital Age
Mon, 21 May 2012 17:32:24 -0700
Research conducted by BuildZoom provides insight into the methods that consumers use to find home improvement contractorsLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 Today, BuildZoom announced results from their first annual survey of US homeowners. The research initiative was undertaken to better understand consumer habits and perspectives with regard to hiring home improvement contractors. Part 1 of ...
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Lowe’s 1Q Profit Up, But Earnings Forecast Downgraded
Mon, 21 May 2012 07:25:57 -0700
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) reported a 14.4 percent increase in profit in the first quarter but downgraded its estimated earnings for the year on concerns over momentum in the U.S. housing market on Monday.
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Power Equipment Direct Ranks 197 in Internet Retailer Top 500
Mon, 21 May 2012 09:11:25 -0700
PED Ranks 197 in Internet Retailer Top 500. Named Fastest Growing Home Improvement/Hardware Web Store. (PRWeb May 21, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9527945.htm
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Presentation on avoiding home improvement fraud to be held in Sullivan
Mon, 21 May 2012 09:42:10 -0700
SULLIVAN (JG-TC) -- An informational presentation on home improvement-related consumer protection issues is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Sullivan.
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Home Depot sales miss Wall Street estimates
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:51 -0700
Home Depot Inc posted quarterly sales that fell short of Wall Street's heightened expectations on Tuesday after demand slowed in April following a jump in home improvement projects spurred by an unusually ...
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HomeZada Integrates to Pinterest for DIY Projects
Mon, 21 May 2012 08:45:00 -0700
HomeZada announces a new integration with Pinterest that helps homeowners with their DIY projects. HomeZada has used Pinterest to create a number of common interior and exterior home improvement project boards, with many “pins” or pictures of various styles.
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Lowe's Beats, Trims Outlook - Analyst Blog
Mon, 21 May 2012 08:46:49 -0700
Lowe's Companies Inc. ( LOW ), the world's second-largest home improvement retailer, recently posted better-than-expected first-quarter 2012 results. The quarterly earnings of 44 cents
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Lowe’s first quarter profits rise, but stock falls Monday
Mon, 21 May 2012 15:09:06 -0700
With warm temperatures, sales at the home improvement chain grew during the first quarter. But CEO Robert Niblock is unsure about the economic outlook for the rest of the year.
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