Recently, Standard & Poor’s upgraded Family Dollar Stores from “Buy” to “Strong Buy.” S&P explained their favorable rating saying, “We look for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to benefit from cost-conscious consumers trading down from higher-priced retailers for everyday necessities.”
I think they’re on to something. The economy doesn’t appear to be improving anytime soon and could get [...]
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