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Opinion on Big Lots Inc. (BIG) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Bullish on BIG ...

Jan 29, 2007 08:09 PM UTC

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David Fried, editor of the Buyback Letter, is attracted by Big Lots’ $150 million stock buyback as well as improved operating performance. He says the discount retailer's size gives it buying power that smaller rivals cannot match.

BIG: This call was made on 01/29/07 @ $26.04

Rating:	$26.04 (01/29/07)
Gain/Loss:	-42.63% in 710 days

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Opinion on Big Lots Inc. (BIG) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty) Bullish on BIG ...

Opinion on Big Lots Inc. (BIG) Sector: Services > Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Bullish on BIG ...