Identifying Opportunity, Placing Risk: Coverage Initiated on Ply Gem, PolyOne, Polypore, POSCO and Potash Corp.

NEW YORK, January 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Ply Gem (NYSE: PGEM), PolyOne (NYSE: POL), Polypore (NYSE: PPO), POSCO (NYSE: PKX), and Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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PGEM Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Ply%20Gem&d=05-Jan-2015&s=PGEM ),

POL Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=PolyOne&d=05-Jan-2015&s=POL ),

PPO Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Polypore&d=05-Jan-2015&s=PPO ),

PKX Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=POSCO&d=05-Jan-2015&s=PKX ),

POT Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Potash%20Corp.&d=05-Jan-2015&s=POT ).

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Analyst Update: Financial Results, Recognitions, Letter of Intent, Eventsfor Customers and CSR Partnerships

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The US stock market ended Friday's session on a mixed note, following disappointing US manufacturing and construction reports. The Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index declined to 55.5% in December 2014, from 58.7% in November 2014, partly due to labor problems at key West Coast ports. In addition, the US construction spending fell 0.3% in November 2014. The three main US indexes snapped their two-week winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up 0.06%, S&P 500 declined 0.03%, and Nasdaq Composite weakened 0.20% during the session. The European stock market closed mainly in red after eurozone manufacturing data for December 2014 fell short of expectations. The European stock market started the session on a positive note after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted the bank is moving closer to launching a full-scale quantitative-easing program. The Asian markets ended their first trading session of 2015 on a positive note on low trading volume with the region's two largest markets shut for holidays.

Leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (Ply Gem), posted a 26.7% YoY increase in its net income for Q3 FY 2014. The Company's adjusted EBITDA of $55.4 million, which was up 14.6% YoY, was its strongest quarterly adjusted EBITDA since 2009.

PolyOne Corporation (PolyOne) was awarded by Automobile & Parts magazine and HC360 magazine for its contributions to innovation in advanced material development in China. Automobile & Parts magazine recognized PolyOne with its Energy-Saving and High Efficiency Award while HC360 magazine placed PolyOne in its list of Best Ten International Brands.

Celgard, LLC, a subsidiary of Polypore International Inc. (Polypore), has signed a letter of intent with Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) for the development of coated and uncoated Celgard brand separators. As per the agreement, Celgard, LLC will work together with Panasonic to meet Panasonic's requirements for their next generation cylindrical battery cell production for various applications globally.

POSCO hosted its '2014 Thank You Night for Customers' at the Art Hall West in POSCO Center to appreciate the care shown by its customers amid a difficult business environment. In the event held on December 19, 2014, the Company also pledged to grow in conjunction with customers in 2015.

In view of changing face of Saskatchewan and opportunities for Aboriginal businesses and workers in Saskatchewan, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (Potash Corp.) has partnered with Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and other First Nations groups.

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