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Pier 1. seen as realty asset play with retailing kick

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Pier 1 Imports has had five years of less than profitable business. Its true strength is its real estate holdings that could open up possibilities of large capital gains. Added to this are tax credits from previous years finances making Pier 1's stock a gamble but still worth reviewing.

Furniture and Homefurnishings Stores, Pier 1 Imports Inc.

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Hannaford widens Northern New England grocery turf

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Hannaford Bros. earnings has grown the last three years. This increase in a recession has made it interesting to investors. A major expansion in New England is presently taking place. This should only add to the stock's price.

Grocery stores, Grocery industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, New England, Hannaford Brothers Co., Hanley, Richard L., Crockett, Charles

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Buying Belgians undeterred by Scotty's earnings pause

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Scotty's great growth history slowed down last year causing interest of investors to drop. It is still in fine position for its field. Slowdown in housing market is key to economic health of firm.

Lumber and other building materials, Hardware stores, Scotty's Inc.

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