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Research Report ►(comments)
Potlatch Corporation owns, operates and sells timberlands to wholesalers throughout the United States.
Investment Impacts (help)

USA Country Analysis ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. Currency Analysis: the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies (see investment flows analysis). Investor Survey: the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Trade Analysis: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. Commodity Analysis: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the housing crisis may lower growth. Profit Conclusion: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions.
Commodity Investment Impact

Lumber Commodity Analysis ► (edit / improve) Lumber (or timber) is wood that is used in the construction and paper industries. Commodity Analysis: Lumber is rated a Buy. Lumber demanders have an average potential to increase in value, while lumber suppliers have a very low potential to increase in value. The difference means that suppliers should decrease their production rates. If demand stays the same, then prices should increase. Investor Survey: Lumber’s long term growth potential is very unfavorable due to low scores in short supply and substitute products. SWOT Analysis: The SWOT analysis for lumber is incomplete. Profit Conclusion: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that lumber should increase in price over the short term, whereas a very unfavorable investor survey means lumber should decrease in price over the long term.





