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Opinion on Agrium Inc. (AGU) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Agrium's Profits and Sales Up

Nov 05, 2008 10:53 PM GMT

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Due to some recent strategic acquisitions, most notably one of Agrium's top rivals UAP Holding Corp., and increases in crop-nutrient prices Agrium's profits went through the roof. A seven fold increase topping analysts estimates. Agrium's sales have also tripled to 3.18 Billion, partly due to the afore mentioned acquisition.

AGU: This call was made on 11/05/08 @ $38.38

Rating:	$38.38 (11/05/08)
Gain/Loss:	+35.10% in 369 days
Target:	$45.00 (+17.25%) in Six months

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AGU is a great option play. Buy at today,s price 35.61 and sell a Jan 2011 40 @ 15. If called out you still get three years of its tiny dividend and a total return of $55. Please note her 52 week high was $115.

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Opinion on Agrium Inc. (AGU) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Agrium's Profits and Sales Up

Opinion on Agrium Inc. (AGU) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Agrium's Profits and Sales Up