Here's a look at the ROE of Home Depot and Lowe's over the last few years

The typical dividend aristocrat is a mature company with wide moat that has weathered the storms of many boom and bust cycles while continuing to increase dividend payments to shareholders. These companies as well as the dividend champions are the cornerstone to my dividend strategy.

At some point in the future will we look back on our actions today and refer to them as our greatest missed opportunity? By most measures, many blue-chip stocks are trading at a historical discount. Are you going to buy now or pay full-price or a premium price later? Unlike the perpetual going-out-of-business sale at the local furniture store, this sale will end suddenly and without warning.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. The company offers a range of products and services for home decoration, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and property maintenance. Linked here is a detailed stock analysis of LOW and commentary.

He could pull it off...

With all the upheaval in retail, it’s fair to ask the question – is there long-term value to be had in this space?

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Lampert's move will finally unlock the brand value..

Todd Sullivan looks closer at Lampert's Restoration offer.

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I was looking at the front page of Value Investing News last night (October 17, 2007), and the New 52-Week Lows list jumped out at me. This list is packed with top quality companies, many of which have sustainable competitive advantages.

Find out the results of the poll here at Value Investing News asking members which stock is a better value, Home Depot or Lowe's.

The Stockmasters make the case for Home Depot

A pretty good analysis of Home Depot.