NEW YORK, December 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Moments ago, Realtime Equities released new analyst updates concerning several important developing situations including Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD), Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH), Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW), Commercial Metals (NYSE: CMC), and Compass Minerals International (NYSE: CMP). Realtime Equities is the leader in realtime news, commentary and analysis - 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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Analyst Update: Acquisition and Quarterly Results

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA® 

The US stock market on Tuesday witnessed its most volatile session since mid-October. Markets ended on a negative note amid slumping oil prices and growing chaos in Russia, represented by a massive decline of the ruble. The NASDAQ Composite edged 1.24% lower, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.65% and the S&P 500 fell 0.85%. A global emerging -market selloff which started on Monday, further pressurized Asia and the Asian stock market on Tuesday, which ended the day in red. On the other hand, the European Markets on December 16, 2014 closed on a positive note led by a surge in energy shares.  Further, positive data from a German analyst, an investor sentiment ZEW survey and a fund manager survey from Bank of America Merrill Lynch helped sustain the investor sentiment in the European Market.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (Church & Dwight) has completed acquisition of Varied Industries Corporation (VI-COR®) Bolt-on to Specialty Products Division Animal Nutrition Business. The VI-COR products are yeast-based feed ingredients for improving livestock digestive health and performance which complement its existing dairy nutrition business.

Clean Harbors Inc. (Clean Harbors) reported strong Adjusted EBITDA for third- quarter of 2014 despite falling short of its revenue target. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.1% YoY to $153.4 million, where as Adjusted EBITDA Margin reached 18.0%, the highest level in two years. The Company also provided full-year 2014 guidance.

Clearwater Paper Corp. (Clearwater Paper) reported third quarter 2014 financial results with highest quarterly revenue and adjusted EBITDA in its history. Revenue for the quarter increased 4.8% YoY to $511.1 million. Income from operations for the quarter surged 133.4% YoY to $44.0 million.

Commercial Metals Company (Commercial Metals) reported strong fourth quarter fiscal 2014 financial results as bottom line skyrocketed 760.9% YoY while top line also witnessed growth during the quarter. In September 2014, the Company decided to exit its steel distribution business in Australia.

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (Compass Minerals International) reported strong third quarter 2014 financial results as bottom line surged more than five-fold, while top line also registered growth.  Product cost for the quarter declined 64.9% YoY. The Company also provided fourth quarter 2014 guidance.

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Today's update concerns the following companies:

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CHD Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Church%20&%20Dwight&d=17-Dec-2014&s=CHD),

CLH Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Clean%20Harbors&d=17-Dec-2014&s=CLH ),

CLW Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Clearwater%20Paper&d=17-Dec-2014&s=CLW ),

CMC Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Commercial%20Metals&d=17-Dec-2014&s=CMC  ),

CMP Research Report: (http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Compass%20Minerals%20International&d=17-Dec-2014&s=CMP ).

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