Chemical/diversified industry

Article Abstract:

Many of the sub-divisions of the diversified chemical industry have received unfavorable market condition reports in recent years, and while these conditions are expected to improve slightly in 1997, very few companies will post impressive earnings. Better weather conditions and foreign demand should improve the chemical fertilizer industry. Investors might consider that some industry stocks pay high dividends and have good 3-5 year appreciation possibilities.

Plastic Materials, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, Adhesives & Sealants, Adhesive Manufacturing, Basic Chemical Manufacturing, Plastics materials and resins, Organic Chemicals, Adhesives and sealants, Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Inorganic Chemicals, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Aerospace Chemicals NEC, Plastics, Adhesives and sealants industry, Sealants, Specialty chemicals, Organic compounds, Akzo Nobel N.V., Inorganic compounds

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Chemical/diversified industry

Article Abstract:

Volume growth for chemicals is declining in response to a moderately slowing US economy in 1996, as are operating rates for the diversified chemical industry. The percentage gain for industry profits for the year will thus be smaller. The use of fertilizers, and polyethylene terephthalate for plastic containers, is expected to increase, and the Asian market will expand. Many of these stocks have good price potential for the next three to five years.

Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing, Polyethylene Terephthalate

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Chemical/diversified industry

Article Abstract:

Earnings for the diversified chemical industry are forecast to decrease 4.1% in 1996 and 2.6% in 1997, resulting from an anticipated slowdown in the market. However, earnings for fertilizer companies are expected to grow for the next several years. Demand for PET is expected to grow, as well, but earnings are disappointing for these companies. Most of the stocks in this industry are appealing for investors, for income or other criteria.

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