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$23.33 1.16 (5.23%)
10/10/2008 4:07 PM

Big Lots, Inc. (BIG)

CAPS Rating:
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The Company manages its business on the basis of one segment: broadline closeout retailing. Its wholesale operations are conducted through Big Lots Wholesale, Consolidated International, and Wisconsin Toy, with online sales.

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Total Members

280 Outperforms
103 Underperforms
 

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49 Outperforms
38 Underperforms
 

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4 Outperforms
1 Underperforms
 

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Ticker Tags

Discount, Variety Stores (19), It's an Adjective! (19), S&P 500 (472), Small Cap (1922)
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Big Lots, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price: $23.33
Last Trade Time: 10/10/2008 4:07 PM
Open: $21.08
Previous Close: $22.17
Daily Range: $20.31 - $24.70
52-Week Range: $12.40 - $35.33
Volume: 3,724,629
Market Cap: $2.59B
P/E Ratio: 17.85
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Avatar Anachronism (20.83) Submitted: 9/17/08 3:35 PM

Discount variety stores become more and more viable as economic downturns continue.

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Avatar jsthwrth (25.59) Submitted: 6/26/08 9:31 AM

I know, I know...discount retailers are on a tear. Everyone is playing the macro trends and the trends tell us discount retailers will make all the money. With the rebate checks and their recent earnings, what isn't to love about the stock? It's just coming off hitting 52-week highs. I'm not picking...More

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Avatar Anachronism (20.83) Submitted: 9/17/08 3:35 PM : Outperform Start Price: $30.10 BIG Score: 2.04

Discount variety stores become more and more viable as economic downturns continue.

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Avatar Jonock (< 20) Submitted: 8/26/08 9:56 AM : Outperform Start Price: $31.25 BIG Score: 5.09

As the recession worsens BIG will become a popular shopping destination.

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Avatar jdandpch (< 20) Submitted: 8/20/08 5:52 PM : Outperform Start Price: $32.00 BIG Score: 3.09

I believe this stock will earn appx 40 cents this quarter (+/- 5 cents) versus the 27 cents estimated. I believe Soleil and S&P are wrong in their opinions. It has "beat the estimates" for at least the past seven quarters and I think they are positioned to do it again this quarter (earnings 082608) based on current economic conditions and forsee economics driving more sales as folks become more aware of them. They are the leader in the group with very little competition. They have a 90+ relative strength.





PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS MY OPINION ONLY! I HAVE PUT MY MONEY WHERE MY MOUTH IS! DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!!

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Avatar moneywish20 (65.34) Submitted: 7/24/08 6:07 PM : Underperform Start Price: $29.04 BIG Score: -10.01

Lower it goes from here

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Avatar alexpaz (93.75) Submitted: 7/11/08 1:40 AM : Underperform Start Price: $30.17 BIG Score: -5.67

worst retail store ever

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TrackPiperJaff 78.50 05/30/08 Outperform NS $31.25-25.34%-37.07%+11.72
TrackJPMorgan 21.18 04/28/08 Outperform NS $26.90-13.27%-36.70%+23.43
TrackCharlesPayn 22.59 04/11/08 Outperform 3M $21.27+9.69%-33.65%+43.33
TrackWedbush 61.41 08/30/07 Outperform NS $28.65-18.57%-39.47%+20.91
TrackJimCramer 81.55 03/12/07 Underperform 3W $29.81-21.74%-37.23%-15.49

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