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Home Depot (HD) - the name has been hit pretty hard, but the yield has become very attractive and this represents a good time to start a little nibbling. Be prepared for some more dips, but that will be good times to build up your position. The company operates over 2,147 warehouse stores nationwide, targeting the home remodeling market. Sales of $2.7 billion in 1989 have increased to $90.8 billion for 2006. Dividends in 1997 were 6¢ per share, while earnings were 52¢. HD earned $2.65 per share in 2006 and is now paying 90¢ annually.
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