Manufacturing & Materials

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The Motley Fool November 3, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Small Stock, Big Kick LaCrosse Footwear is taking steps in the right direction. The stock was a steal at $7, a bargain at $8, but buyer beware if it heads into the teens.
Wired November 2004 Michael Erard	The Geek Guide to Kosher Machines For decades, observant Jews have found ways to work around Sabbath restrictions in the kitchen, but high-tech appliances cause problems. Jonah Ottensoser works with manufacturers to give appliances a kosher seal of approval.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	K-Swiss Scores a Hit The "alternative" tennis shoe company appears to be on solid footing. Third-quarter sales rose 12% to $136 million, helped in large part by a nearly 56% rise in international business.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004	Haier: "Local Resources" Are Key Overseas CEO and Chairman Zhang Ruimin recently spoke with Beijing Bureau Chief Dexter Roberts at company headquarters in Qingdao in China's Shandong province. Following are edited excerpts of their conversation.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004	Kelon: "We Are a Multibrand Company" Chairman Gu Chujun explains the $4 billion refrigerator and air conditioner maker's three-pronged strategy.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Aston & Arndt	A New Goliath In Big Steel The Indian-born international steel tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal's deal creates a global powerhouse -- and may give buyers less clout on price.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Michael Arndt	Melting Away Steel's Costs What really makes International Steel Group so valuable is that it has shed the legacy costs that burden other old-line manufacturers.
The Motley Fool October 29, 2004 Rich Duprey	Snap-On Ratchets Down Expectations The hand tool manufacturer beats estimates, but internal growth can't match competition.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2004 Bill Mann	All That Glitters Isn't Gold at Newmont A massive gold producer makes money off of oil, copper, and a global distrust of the dollar.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2004 Roger Nusbaum	Digging In at Phelps Dodge Big copper has provided big results, but what's next for the share price?
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