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The Motley Fool April 27, 2004 Rich Duprey	Saucony Runs With the Crowd The sneaker maker is a hidden star with a loyal brand following.
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The Motley Fool September 20, 2004 Seth Jayson	Nike's High Jump With one of the world's most recognized brands, and future orders up 10%, the sport shoe manufacturer seems to have earned a premium valuation of 22 times earnings, which puts the stock near its 52-week high.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Bill Mann	Shameful Self-Interest at Saucony Better selling terms for Saucony's management means a lower price for shareholders. We say "no!"
The Motley Fool October 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Saucony Laces Up The footwear maker sports impressive profits and attractive valuation.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2004 Rich Smith	American Standard Still Clogged American Standard reported strong results, but debt remains a factor.
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The Motley Fool May 4, 2004 Rich Smith	Thomson's Flip Side Thomson's earnings, free cash flow, and valuation tell the full story.
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The Motley Fool July 19, 2004 Mathew Emmert	Pay Up, Mr. Softy Bill Gates has given billions to philanthropic causes over the years. But, given that, why is Microsoft so stingy when it comes to paying its own shareholders?
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