Portfolio Expansions, Executive Appointments, Compensation Agreements, and Conference Call Schedules - Research Report on LyondellBasell, Westlake Chemical, Gulf Resources, IFF, and NewMarket

NEW YORK, October 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GURE), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), and NewMarket Corp. (NYSE: NEU). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

LyondellBasell Industries NV Research Report

On October 16, 2013, LyondellBasell Industries NV (LyondellBasell) announced two new additions to its portfolio of high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins for pipe applications: Hostalen CRP 100 RT black and Hostalen CRP 100 RD black. According to the Company, the two Hostalen Polyethylene Resins are designed to address more demanding environmental requirements and to support innovative customer requirements, including the need for higher temperature-resistant materials and greater resistance to disinfectants. "Durability and increased resistance to environmental factors are a must for pipe applications with long service-life requirements," said Detlef Schramm, polyethylene pipe and sheet marketing manager for LyondellBasell. "Since the production of the first Hostalen HDPE pipe grades in 1955, this family of products has been continually expanded to address more demanding requirements and to support innovative customer solutions." The Full Research Report on LyondellBasell Industries NV - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/dc7c_LYB]

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Westlake Chemical Corp. Research Report

On October 2, 2013, Westlake Chemical Corp. (Westlake Chemical) announced the appointment of Mr. Ben Ederington as the Company's Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. Mr. Ederington will replace Mr. Stephen Wallace, who has announced that he will retire at the end of 2013. The Company informed that Mr. Ederington previously served as the Associate General Counsel at LyondellBasell. Commenting on the new appointment, Albert Chao, President and CEO of Westlake Chemical said, "We are pleased to have a legal and chemical industry executive with Ben's depth of experience and credentials as our new General Counsel. We are confident he will make an important contribution to the ongoing growth and development of Westlake." The Full Research Report on Westlake Chemical Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d591_WLK]

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Gulf Resources, Inc. Research Report

On September 26, 2013, Gulf Resources, Inc. (Gulf Resources) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Ltd. Co., has signed a compensation agreement with Dong Ying City Transportation Bureau and the local government of Liuhu Township, Dongying City, Shandong Province for costs related to the relocation of the Company's Factory No. 3 on September 25, 2013, and accordingly, the two have agreed to compensate the Company with approximately $3.9 million (or RMB 23.8 million) for the Factory No. 3's relocation expenses and maintenance cost. The Company expects that the new Factory No. 3 will to be operational within three to six months. The Full Research Report on Gulf Resources, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5d77_GURE]

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Research Report

On October 8, 2013, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) announced that it will hold a conference call on November 5, 2013, Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its Q3 2013 financial results. Investors may access the live webcast and accompanying slide presentation at the Company's website. In addition, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available on the Company's website approximately one hour after the event and will remain available on IFF's website for one year. The Full Research Report on International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8cbf_IFF]

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NewMarket Corp. Research Report

On October 1, 2013, NewMarket Corp. (NewMarket) announced that it will release its Q3 2013 financial results at the close of business on October 28, 2013. A conference call and internet webcast will be held on the following day, October 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the Company's results. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company's website. The Full Research Report on NewMarket Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8042_NEU]

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