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The big news of late is that W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) reported first-quarter profit up 13% year over year on the back of stronger sales in all three of its major segments. The company also upped the low end of its full-year outlook, and is now expecting $11.30 to $12 of EPS and 5% to 9% higher sales. Its previous estimates were $10.85 to $12 a share and 3% to 9% growth. Unlike the robust billionaire hedge fund investors owning Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), the interest is relatively weak for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) (check out which funds own Grainger).