1. Lowes (LOW) and The Home Depot (HD) have been in a tremendous race for the homeowner's dollar in the last few years. Who is winning? Review the company profiles (also review the industry information under the Home Improvement Retail link), financial highlights, annual ratios, profitability, and monthly valuation data reports. What company performance informa- tion supports your view as to which company is winning the race in the home improvement industry? Has the stock market picked a winner in this race?