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Ashland Is in an Uptrend

Posted Feb 25th 2011 3:40PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

If, as outlined in December 2010, you took advantage of chemical company Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) dip to $49 to scoop-up shares, you made the correct move.

Ashland, re-considered on August 27, 2010 at a price of $48 after an initial $21 (80%) gain, exhibited sideways stock action last summer/fall, but has since ascended this winter to $56, after a test of $60, and I obviously still like the business model here.

Ashland will likely post a 5-6% revenue increase in 2011, propelled by a stronger performance in all business units.

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Ashland: Is a Bottom in Place at $45?

Posted Dec 8th 2010 12:30PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Ashland logo Chemical company Ashland Inc. (ASH), reconsidered here on August 27, 2010, at a price of $48 after an initial $21 or 80% gain, exhibited sideways stock action this summer and fall, but just look on that delay as an extended buying opportunity.

Look for Ashland to post a 5 % to 6% revenue increase in 2011, propelled by a stronger performance in all business units.

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Ashland: Still Favored Here

Posted Aug 27th 2010 2:00PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

If you had a chance to take some profits off the table in May with Ashland Inc. (ASH), first discussed here on May 4, 2009 at a price of $26.43, that proved to be a prudent move, as Ashland was stopped-out at $48 after hitting a spring high near $64.

Still, that means ASH netted a more than $21 gain, good for an 81.6% return. Not bad.

What's more, I still like Ashland at this stage, and would consider a position at current levels. Here's why: Ashland will likely post a 8-10%% revenue gain in 2010, propelled by a stronger performance in all business units, and aided by revenue from the Hercules acquisition.

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Ashland: Time to Take Some Profits Off the Table?

Posted May 3rd 2010 10:00AM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Ashland Inc. (ASH), which I first discussed here on May 4, 2009 at a price of $26.43, has had an impressive run in the past year -- it's up more than 100% during that period -- and I think it's perfectly acceptable to take some profits off the table, at this juncture.

Nearing $60, Ashland may qualify for play-of-the-year status, as far as I'm concerned.

Look for Ashland to post a 3% to 5% revenue gain in 2010, propelled by a stronger performance in all business units.

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Ashland: Still at a Bargain Price

Posted Feb 4th 2010 2:20PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Ashland Inc. (ASH), first discussed here on May 4, 2009 at a price of $26.43, still appears to be undervalued.

Ashland makes specialty resins, polymers, and adhesives for sale in North America and Europe. It also owns the Valvoline oil-change brand and oil service chain, and the Zerex anti-freeze brand, among other business operations.

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Ashland is undervalued

Posted Nov 16th 2009 2:20PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

As expected, Ashland Inc. (ASH) continues to advance, which is why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on May 4, 2009 at a price of $26.43. If you bought ASH in May, you're ahead about 43%.

Ashland makes specialty resins, polymers, and adhesives for sale in North America and Europe. It also owns the Valvoline oil-change brand and oil service chain, and the Zerex anti-freeze brand, among other business operations.

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As expected, Ashland is starting to deliver

Posted Aug 28th 2009 2:15PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: Stocks to Buy

Right now, it's all about Ashland: I'm Reiterating my Buy rating for Ashland (NYSE: ASH), first recommended on May 4, 2009 at a price of $26.03. If you purchased then, you're up about 40%. Not bad, for an economy that's just starting to pull out of a recession.

Ashland makes specialty resins, polymers, and adhesives for sale in North America and Europe. It also owns the Valvoline oil-change brand and oil service chain, and the Zerex anti-freeze brand, among other business operations.

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