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       Sector: Basic Materials  >  Industry: Chemicals - Plastics & Rubber
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HPC: Bull or Bear?

Merger with ashland will create a major global specialty chem. company Graphic_rating_buy HPC
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Hercules has agreed to be bought out by Ashland Inc.

The terms of the deal are as such; 18.60 in cash per share of Hercules as well as .093 shares of Ashland stock.

The terms of the deal make it difficult to get any absolute killer premium on the stock, but as the deal stands it is at 12% at the moment.  the deal will be completed at the end of this year and is subject to a shareholder vote.  many analysts believe the vote will agree on the merger. 
But what makes me like this medium risk merger is the fact that both companies offer dividends.  See my discussion about t...
By  abe Loren   (-2.29%  risk: aggressive)  07/29/08 Comment


Dividend Analysis: Chubb Corp. Graphic_rating_buy HPC

The Chubb Corporation (CB), through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance to businesses and individuals. The company operates through three segments: Commercial Insurance, Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance.
By  The Wall Street   (-2.60%  risk: moderate)  04/03/08 Comment


4 Chemicals Industry Stock Picks Graphic_rating_buy HPC

On April 28, The Wall Street Transcript interviewed Dmitry Silversteyn, a Senior Analyst with Longbow Research covering the chemicals industry. Key excerpts, including his sector picks, follow:<!--more-->

TWST: Where are you pointing investors at this point? What names are at the top of your list?

By  The Wall Street   (-2.60%  risk: moderate)  04/28/08 Comment


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