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Wal-Mart
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PowerRating) was in-line and raised the forecast for the full year

Home Depot
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JC Penney
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0.27 a year ago.

Staples
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BJ’s Wholesale
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Electronic Data
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PowerRating) reported a larger loss, but beat expectations

Fannie Mae
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PowerRating) warned of a possible $9 billion loss.

Google
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PowerRating) has 39.1 million shares unlocked and available for
sale today.

Tobacco stocks (MO, RJR, CG, BTI) will be in focus as Britain considers a smoking ban in
most enclosed areas.