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Opinion on NL Industries Inc. (NL) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Bullish on NL ...

Oct 20, 2006 07:53 PM GMT

mike gre

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The company is tied up in Rhode Island with a potential lawsuit concerning lead in paint. If the case is settled, the stock will soar. Plus, Harold Simmons, a billionaire, owns a majority interest in the company. I like to buy what he buys.

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NL: This call was made on 10/20/06 @ $11.13

Rating:	$11.13 (10/20/06)
Gain/Loss:	-34.68% in 1139 days (+4.49% from dividend)
Allocation:	4.3% of portfolio

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Opinion on NL Industries Inc. (NL) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Bullish on NL ...

Opinion on NL Industries Inc. (NL) Sector: Basic Materials > Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Bullish on NL ...