Ugly Turns Pretty for Herbalife

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Herbalife (HLF Quote) announced a seemingly odd, but potentially very positive, piece of news today, and we'd like to update readers. The stock was recently trading at $40.54.

This afternoon, Herbalife said it would sponsor the Mexican television show La Fea mas Bella, a show akin to the hit ABC show Ugly Betty. According to the press release, the lead character will use Herbalife products as she undergoes a physical transformation in six episodes of the show. This storyline is expected to air in January 2007. ...