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Potlatch (PCH - Free Report)

Potlatch is a timber REIT. They own approximately 1.4 million acres of forestland and are among the top 10 lumber manufacturers in the US.

According to a report from National Association of Home Builders, softwood lumber prices increased more than 10% during the first four months of 2017 and are at their highest level since September 2004, thanks mainly to the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada.Of all timber REITs, Potlatch has highest leverage to lumber prices.

They reported better-than-expected results and analysts have been raising their estimates.

As they’re structured as a REIT, they have a very juicy dividend yield of 3.4% as of now. The company has also been returning a lot of cash to shareholders via buybacks.

It’s a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, with an industry rank in top 5%.

BASF SE (BASFY - Free Report)

BASF is a German chemicals giant with presence in many countries around the world. Their portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and agricultural products to oil and gas.

They reported excellent results for Q1, with 19% growth in sales and 23% rise in net income. Analysts have been raising their estimates after solid results.

They have been raising their dividend consistently for the past many years. Their current dividend yield is 2.5%.

It’s a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a VGM score of “B” and an industry rank in top 8%. The stock is an excellent play on improving global economy and further, rising oil prices should also boost their profitability.

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