Chemical/diversified industry

Article Abstract:

The demand for construction-related and manufacturing chemicals is expected to lessen in 1999 along with the slower growth in US economic activity, and international demand and currecny questions are concerns, as well. Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, along with stock buybacks, have become popular methods to boost share net in the face of slower earnings momentum. These stocks are not timely in late 1998 and are not expected to perform with the market in 1999.

Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, 3M Co., MMM, Chemicals, Chemical industry, Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Albemarle Corp., Cabot Corp., ChemFirst Corp., Cytec Industries Inc., Dexter Corp., Eastman Chemical Co., IMC Global Inc., Millipore Corp., Norsk Hydro ASA, Novo Nordisk A/S, PPG Industries Inc., Pall Corp., Phosphate Resource Partners L.P., Potash Corp., Terra Industries Inc., APD, ALB, CBT, CYT, DEX, EMN, GR, GRA, MIL, PPG, PLL, TRA, Rhone-Poulenc S.A., Goodrich Corp., W.R. Grace & Co.

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Metals & mining (diversified) industry

Article Abstract:

US demand for prefabricated products is expected to continue rising in 1997 and 1998, along with economic growth. The aluminum inventory surplus is being reduced, and Russian exports are not expected to rise. Investors should avoid the industry, although some companies will have strong profits. Copper supplies may outstrip demand, though usage is strong. However, various factors indicate that investors need to make selective commitments.

Alcan Inc., Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc., AL

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Metals & mining (diversified) industry

Article Abstract:

Aluminum and copper stocks are not considered timely stock investments during Oct 1997. Aluminum inventories have increased 20% from Aug 1997 levels and prices have decreased 10% from the summer 1997. Analysts are anticipating a tight supply/demand balance. Copper prices have declined 15% during August through October 1997, with a decrease in demand from Asia and higher inventories.

Economic aspects, Alcan Aluminum Corp., Freeport-McMoRan Copper Company Inc.

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