Consider the advice that comes of elementary school classrooms across the United States. Each year the Stein Roe family of mutual funds conducts a national essay contest for students that deals with dollars and sense issues. Stein Roe notes that these picks are not endorsed by the fund. However, maybe they should be. I guess Home Depot is more than a home improvement store, it's an adult toy store.
Kids have to drag their parents out of there.
Bethany also says that times are changing. Instead of cartoons on television all day, there are several home improvement shows on. The second reason is service and convenience, because that's what it takes to please my dad. A sixth grade student from Mesa, Ariz., got her idea for a stock pick from the constant ringing of cell phones at her softball games. It shows potential growth because of its ability to innovate, challenge, and change.