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The dismal housing market dragged down fourth-quarter profits at Lowe’s Cos. Inc. by 60 percent, and executives at the home improvement chain said they see little hope of a substantive fix from a federal effort aimed at helping struggling homeowners.
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AP, Mooresville
Home-improvement retailer Lowe’s says it is comfortable reaffirming its sales and earnings outlook for its first quarter.
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AP, Mooresville
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s says its fourth-quarter profit dropped 60 percent as consumers spent less on items for their houses amid a deepening recession.
made popular Feb 20 2009
AP, Atlanta
The Braves have finalized their $60 million, four-year contract with Derek Lowe after the right-handed pitcher passed a physical.
made popular Jan 15 2009
AP, Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves worked to bolster their rotation, closing in Tuesday on a $60 million, four-year deal with Derek Lowe, according to a person familiar with the...
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The Home Depot Inc. and its competitor Lowe’s Cos. Inc. both reported better-than-expected third quarter results this week. Here’s a summary of how the...
made popular Nov 18 2008
AP, Chicago
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. posted better-than-expected third-quarter results Monday, even as profit slid more than 24 percent because shoppers postponed big-ticket...
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AP, Mooresville
Lowe’s says its third-quarter profit fell 24 percent as consumers delayed home-improvement projects and big-ticket purchases, but the results still beat Wall...
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AP, Montecito
Rob Lowe says he and his children fled a wildfire raging in California with just minutes to spare.
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AP, Santa Barbara
An explosive wildfire destroyed about 70 homes in the ritzy community of Montecito, injured four people and forced thousands to flee wind-whipped flames in the longtime...
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AP, Chicago
Home improvement chain Lowe’s Cos. Inc. told investors Wednesday that it is scaling down the size of most new stores and eyeing even smaller locations in some...
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AP, Chicago
Repairs to drought-stricken flower beds and sales of freezers designed to hold bought-in-bulk food helped Lowe’s Cos. Inc. post a better-than-expected...
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AP, New York
Stocks are modestly higher, with investors monitoring rising oil prices but cautiously upbeat about better-than-expected results from Lowe’s Cos.
made popular Aug 18 2008
AP, New York
Stocks are modestly higher, with investors monitoring rising oil prices but cautiously upbeat about better-than-expected results from Lowe’s Cos.
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AP, New York
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. reported a 7.9 percent decline in second-quarter profit on Monday, but still topped Wall Street expectations as the nation’s second-largest...
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AP, New York
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. says its second-quarter profit fell 7.9 percent, but still topped Wall Street expectations. The nation’s second-largest home improvement...
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AP, Greensboro
A judge has sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months in a low-security prison farm on dozen charges, including robbery and...
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AP, Greensboro
The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe plans to plead guilty to a dozen charges connected to a March 2007 home invasion.Greensboro attorney Locke...
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AP, Greensboro
The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe plans to plead guilty to a dozen charges connected to a March 2007 home invasion.Greensboro attorney Locke...
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AP, Charlotte
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Actor Rob Lowe poses on the press line at the Hollywood Legacy Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
