Under-the-Radar Chemical Stocks for Today

"Under-the-Radar Stocks" is a daily feature that uncovers little-known companies worthy of investors' consideration. Check in at 5 every morning to find out about stocks that tend to beat their bigger brethren.

As technology and financial stocks hog the spotlight, other sectors are on sale. Since March, the Nasdaq has gained 41% and the Russell 1000 Financial Services Index has surged 81%. The S&P 400 Specialty Chemicals Index falls between those two. The following small-cap specialty-chemicals stocks offer compelling stories, fundamentals and value.

NewMarket Corp.(NEU Quote), based in Richmond, Virginia, develops chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products and make fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother and machines last longer. It's a decent pitch, right? As the government clamps down on fuel emission standards, and oil and car companies shift their focus toward so-called clean energy, this company is an obvious winner. TheStreet.com Ratings upgraded NewMarket to "buy" less than a month ago. ...