W.W. Grainger (GWW) 230.21 $GWW SmarTrend Watch
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SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of WW Grainger After 1.16% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 31, 2:35PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $231.01 to a high of $233.97. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $231.48 on volume of 230,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship Program by Offering Special Grants
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 24, 8:00AM CDT
Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it awarded special one-time grants to the six community colleges most active in the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program. Grant awards were based on the top three community colleges with the most students earning Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarships overall during the last 10 years, and the top three community colleges with the most veterans earning Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarships.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger's (GWW) July Sales Up 3%, Canada Woes Continue
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 12, 3:16PM CDT
Grainger's (GWW) sales grew 3% year over year in Jul 2016.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59), LECO: 64.22 (+0.65), GEF: 46.08 (+0.77), ASTE: 58.87 (+0.34)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of WW Grainger After 4.33% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 11, 12:22PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $221.68 to a high of $230.26. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $222.99 on volume of 546,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
After Yesterday's Rally of 4.33% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 11, 12:20PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $221.68 to a high of $230.26. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $222.99 on volume of 546,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger Reports July 2016 Sales Results
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 11, 7:00AM CDT
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today reported sales results for the month of July 2016. Company daily sales increased 3 percent in July of 2016 versus July of 2015. The sales growth included a 4 percentage point contribution from Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited, acquired September 1, 2015. Excluding acquisitions, organic daily sales were down 1 percent, driven by a 1 percentage point decline in price and flat volume. The month of July 2016 had 20 selling days, two fewer than the previous year. The 2016 third quarter will have 64 selling days, the same as the 2015 third quarter.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger Announces Next Step In CEO Succession Process
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 08, 8:00AM CDT
Jim Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of Grainger (NYSE:GWW), today announced that the Board of Directors approved his nomination of DG Macpherson, currently Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors effective October 1, 2016. This is the penultimate step in the multiyear succession process and will conclude with Macpherson taking on the Chairman role upon Ryan's retirement. Macpherson became COO in 2015 as part of the CEO succession process and as such, no replacement COO will be named. Ryan's transition will bring to a close a remarkable career of nearly 36 years of continuous service and eight years as CEO.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.20% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 04, 1:38PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $217.54 to a high of $221.79. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $218.74 on volume of 254,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Look for Shares of WW Grainger to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.20% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 04, 1:36PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $217.54 to a high of $221.79. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $218.74 on volume of 254,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Services Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Patterson, Owens & Minor, W.W. Grainger, and MSC Industrial Direct
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 03, 7:10AM CDT
Focus today is on the U.S. Services arena which is responsible for about two-thirds of the nation's economic activity. Economic conditions have a great impact on the overall services sector, but given its broad scope, some companies are able to outweigh the uncertainties. This morning, stock-callers.com looks at four equities in this space: Patterson Cos. Inc. (NASDAQ: PDCO), Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE: OMI), W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE: GWW), and MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. (NYSE: MSM). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
MSM: 74.17 (+0.66), PDCO: 46.89 (+0.86), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59), OMI: 34.72 (+0.16)
Technical Briefing on Industrial Equipment Wholesale Equities -- Fastenal, HD Supply Holdings, WESCO Intl., and W.W. Grainger
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 22, 7:00AM CDT
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,843.76, up 0.14%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.14% to finish at 17,829.73; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,088.90, up 0.27%. The gains were broad based as five out of nine sectors ended the session in positive. Stock-Callers.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST), HD Supply Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HDS), WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), and W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE: GWW). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free trade alerts at:
WCC: 63.33 (+1.00), FAST: 43.32 (+0.50), HDS: 36.78 (+0.62), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger (GWW) Shares Rise on Increase in May Sales
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 15, 2:10PM CDT
Grainger (GWW) sales went up 1% year over year in May 2016.
HSC: 10.07 (+0.28), NEFF: 9.46 (+0.26), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Watch for WW Grainger to Potentially Rebound After Falling 2.79% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 10, 1:17PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $220.13 to a high of $225.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $226.77 on volume of 623,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
WW Grainger Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 2.79%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 10, 1:15PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $220.13 to a high of $225.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $226.77 on volume of 623,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Post-Earnings Coverage HD Supply Holdings Impresses
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Jun 09, 8:15AM CDT
HD Supply Beats Earnings Estimates, Provides Upbeat Guidance
HD: 135.15 (+0.92), HDS: 36.78 (+0.62), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
How These Industrial Equipment Wholesale Stocks are Performing? - Fastenal, HD Supply, WESCO Intl. and W.W. Grainger
PR Newswire - Fri May 20, 7:50AM CDT
As the Industrial Equipment Wholesale segment continues to recover, more and more investors are feeling confident about this space. ActiveWallSt.com released its trading alerts for today on these featured companies: Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ: FAST), HD Supply Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HDS), WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), and W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE: GWW). Visit us and sign up for the free trading alerts on these stocks at:
WCC: 63.33 (+1.00), FAST: 43.32 (+0.50), HDS: 36.78 (+0.62), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
Grainger's (GWW) April Sales Up 4% on Cromwell Acquisition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 13, 6:50AM CDT
Grainger's (GWW) sales went up 4% year over year in Apr 2016.
NEFF: 9.46 (+0.26), AVY: 78.14 (+0.80), GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)
WW Grainger Falls 1.65% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 12, 1:23PM CDT
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $225.79 to a high of $231.86. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $228.72 on volume of 395,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
GWW: 230.21 (+1.59)

