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What: Ion Geophysical
So what: Ion Geophysical provides seismic technology to the global energy industry. Its products and services are used for oil and gas exploration and production.
Now what: Gripping news of dangerously overheated nuclear reactors could cool recent enthusiasm about oil and gas energy alternatives such as nuclear power. Therefore, the tragedy in Japan is turning investor sentiment about oil exploration and production more positive. If the outlook for oil and gas improves, the prospects for Ion should also.
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