Stephen Chick
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Stephen Chick
appears benefits cycle gaining generic medicare potential share transition weaker
Walgreen appears to be gaining share from weaker chains, while 2006 should see benefits from the higher-profit generic transition cycle and potential Medicare traffic.
existing figures followed home sales seen starting weak
We've seen some existing home sales figures starting to look weak or negative. That's usually followed by a slowdown in sales at Home Depot or Lowe's after a six- to nine-month lag.