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The Motley Fool January 8, 2007 Matthew Crews	CVS' Tightrope Walk The drugstore chain's aggressive growth strategy continues to pay off -- for now. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool July 6, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Walgreen Does It Again The company continues to impress, posting positive same-store sales results month after month. At a P/E of 21, this stock isn't especially rich, given the solid performance that the company delivers.
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The Motley Fool June 30, 2011 David Williamson	Pharmacy Benefits Delivering Drama CVS claims another Medco client and one messy split.
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The Motley Fool March 22, 2010 Dave Mock	A Big Upgrade for CVS Caremark This bullish call comes from more than just one analyst.
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