CW75 Stock Performance

The CW 75 index rose 2.1% for the week ended January 17, outpacing the MSCI World Index and the S&P 500, which were flat. Basic chemical shares increased 4%, diversified shares rose 2% and specialty stocks were up 1.6% Georgia Gulf posted the biggest gain for the week, up 48.9%, followed by Westlake and MEMC, with gains of 22.3% and 16.6%, respectively. Georgia Gulf’s shares soared on a $30/share unsolicited takeover bid from Westlake, reaching their highest level since last spring. Westlake’s shares have also risen since news of the offer. Avery...

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