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The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Coal Trash = Cold Cash Headwaters is making money with coal trash but also has a nanotech wildcard. In its fourth quarter, the company's revenue ascended 86%, and net income skyrocketed 43%.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	A La-Z-Boy Letdown The company lowered third-quarter guidance down to $0.11 to $0.14 per share; the consensus estimate was previously $0.25 per share. Given the variables, it's no wonder investors soured on the stock today.
Fast Company December 2004 Alan Deutschman	The Fabric of Creativity W.L. Gore, maker of Goretex fabrics, is a strikingly contradictory company. It is a company that has kicked over the rules that most other organizations live by.
Fast Company December 2004 Alan Deutschman	Gore's Text for Innovation W.L. Gore's new rules of business start with breaking the old rules. For example: No ranks, no titles, no bosses... Leading by leading... Celebrating Failure... etc.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2004 Lawrence Meyers	3M Looks Mmm-Mmm Good It's easy to overlook this stalwart, but doing so means missing out on a solid investment. Its stock price has doubled over the past five years and quadrupled over the past 15 years.
The Motley Fool November 8, 2004 Rich Smith	Titanium's Two-Sided Tidings Profits abound, but free cash flow goes missing for the titanium metalworker.
BusinessWeek November 15, 2004 Robert Barker	Callaway Golf: It May Look Like a Hazard... Shares of Callaway, a leading maker of clubs, balls, and sundry golf stuff, have been sliced nearly in half, to under $11, since spring. But despite its stumble, Callaway may look better than expected -- its balance sheet and cash flow are in reasonable shape.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Brian Gorman	Alcan Shows Its Mettle The world's second largest alumunium producer has proven that it can ride on top of the wave of global trends. With a spinoff in the works, investors now have the opportunity to buy into two companies whose futures look bright.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Rich Duprey	Profit From Management Integrity Laser manufacturer Candela's management avoids taking the easy way out to explain shortfalls. It's a sign of management integrity that will lead to future profits.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2004 Rich Smith	Digging a Hidden Gem Mine Safety cites record revenues and earnings.
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