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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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+19.84% LOW
Sr. Analyst

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:   Positive   $38.38 (11/05/08)
Gain/Loss:   +49.01% in 381 days
Target:   $45.00 (+17.25%) in Six months


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Locationh   61%     1 point   commented 380 days ago reply

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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