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Opinion on  Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)     Sector: Basic Materials  >  Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
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Aug 14, 2008 05:54 PM UTC
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Return Risk
-47.69% HIGH
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Fundamental Analysis  

SQM is a world player in the agricultural chemical industry but actually have a foot in myriad chemical applications. For example they manufacture iodine for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

In addition POTASH corp of Canada own 30% of SQM after unsuccessfully trying to acquire them last year. It's hard to believe that SQM will be able to keep buyers at bay for much longer.


SQM:  This call was made on 08/14/08 @ $34.58
Rating:   Positive   $34.58 (08/14/08)
Gain/Loss:   -25.39% in 147 days
Target:   $50.00 (+44.59%) in Six months


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