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Filed under: Earnings reports, Good news, Wal-Mart (WMT), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Stocks to Buy

Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO) has had quite a run. Over the year shares in the super discount store chain have risen by roughly 65%, rising from just under $20 on April 7, 2008 to a closing price of just over $33 on April 6, 2008. The obvious reason is the awful economy.

Earnings later this morning are hotly anticipated. Our Piqqem Sentiment for Family Dollar is positive but beginning to trend down. Will cheap keep beating the Street?

Filed under: Earnings reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Technical Analysis, Stocks to Buy

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) runs a network of about 3,500 discount variety stores in 48 states, operating under Dollar Tree, Deal$ and Dollar Bills banners. The stores offer housewares, toys, seasonal items, food, health and beauty aids, gifts and books. All items are priced at one dollar, or less. The outlets are generally located in high-traffic strip centers, anchored by mass merchandisers and supermarkets. Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO) is a major competitor.