Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which is the better stock? - Steven Halpern

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1 pt	Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which is the better stock?
	May 21, 2008 10:10 AM UTC

Steven Halpern

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Symbol	Sentiment	Start	Return	Closed
HD		05/21/08	-17.45%	--
LOW		05/21/08	-15.20%	--

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Filed under: Home Depot (HD), Newsletters, Lowe's Cos (LOW), Stocks to Buy

"Which is the better buy among the leading home retailing stocks -- Home Depot (NYSE: HD) or Lowe's (NYSE: LOW)?" asks Charles Payne.

In his Wall Street Strategies, the leading advisor -- and well-known panelist for Fox Business News -- explains, "The debate on which is a better investment, Home Depot or Lowe's, is now at a crossroads following the release of 1Q08 earnings results from each firm.

"As expected, both companies reported year on year earnings decreases as slowing home remodeling spend weighed on comparable store sales.

"Back in 2005-2007, Lowe's was hot the investment choice relative to Home Depot, with many citing its stronger operating margins and friendlier store shopping environment. Although Lowe's is still attracting higher income customers as a result of solid merchandise o

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