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Opinion on Staples Inc (SPLS) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Staples in a recession

Dec 25, 2008 03:54 PM GMT

George Lulos

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Layoffs and underemployment will cause more telecommuting, and home-based job starts. Staples is the go-to supplier for home-based businesses. Also a retailer in the rare financial position of ability to expand into increasing vacancies in shopping centers on favorable terms.

SPLS: This call was made on 12/25/08 @ $17.56

Rating:	$17.56 (12/25/08)
Gain/Loss:	+26.31% in 318 days

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Opinion on Staples Inc (SPLS) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty) Staples in a recession

Opinion on Staples Inc (SPLS) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Staples in a recession