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Chemical Week Magazine :: Business & Finance :: United States/Americas

August 4, 2008

Higher Volumes and Selling Prices Lift Earnings at Diversified Firms

Nancy Seewald and Kerri Walsh

Most basic and diversified U.S. chemical companies posted strong second-quarter results. Special charges dragged down profits at Solutia and Tronox, however. Eastman Chemical reported earnings from continuing operations up 9%, to $115 million ($1.48/share)...

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