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"Anyway, earnings aren't so hot, with Alcoa (AA) probably offsetting Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), although it is nice to see the latter rebound after heavy inventory liquidation of rival Linens & Things, similarly to Best Buy (BBY) once Circuit City dropped off. And as for Alcoa? I wish it would report next week, then no one would even care about this miserable company." ("Next, Fix the Insurers," 4-8-09)

I would sell Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), too, as I think that Linens & Things can flood the market with goods.

Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) was downgraded from Neutral to Underweight, JP Morgan said. Estimates also cut, as the company's margins will likely pull back in the coming quarters, along with sales.

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probably bought to early ($33), liked the growth to the PE I was buying at

I love the store, the management, how they keep growing.

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long term growth

Don't confuse the ambience of the store (the shopping experience) with the simple matter of deciding whether or not to buy the stock (the financial decision). 5 year chart -- +7 points. Better than going down 7, but still. What is the catalyst to drive BBBY stock to 100? Anything? What is the compelling reason to buy? Is there one? The emperor pays no dividend.