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Speculators Eye Chemical Stocks After This Morning's Big Deal

January 27, 2012 7:31 AM EST
Chemical stocks could be hot today after this morning's big deal in the sector. Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) agreed to acquire Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) for $27.65/share in cash and stock, or a 42 percent premium.

Stocks to Watch:
Ashland (NYSE: ASH)
Airgas (NYSE: ARG)
Huntsman Corp. (NYSE: HUN)
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB)
Rockwood Holdings (NYSE: ROC)
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO)
Cabot Corp. (NYSE: CBT)
W.R. Grace (NYSE: GRA)
Quaker Chemical (NYSE: KWR)
Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB)
Chemtura Corp. (Nasdaq CHMT)
OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN)
Cytec Industries (NYSE: CYT)


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