Current environment - hurricanes temporarily bring chemical industry offline
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The trends in chemical industry during 2005 are discussed. The production in the industry came to a halt temporarily due to hurricanes. Prices of raw materials spurted. Despite these factors, the industry posted fairly decent results. The likely trends in 2006 are also forecasted.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2006
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Current Environment
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The performance of the US chemicals and products industry, first-quarter review of 2004, energy prices and major products in petrochemicals, plastics and chlor-alkalies are presented.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
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How to analyze a chemical company
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Suggestions are offered on methods to analyze a chemical company based on financial aspects, its geographic reach, product lines, and acquisition strategies.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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