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U.S. Steel (X) Launches $150M Pellet Production Facility

U.S. Steel (X) launches a $150 million DR-grade pellet production facility at the Keetac Plant in Minnesota, creating jobs and enhancing market adaptability.

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International Paper (IP) Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving It?

International Paper's (IP) shares gain on the announcement of its acquisition of DS Smith, an improved outlook for Q2 and Suzano's confirmation of its interest in acquiring IP.

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Westlake (WLK) Announces Investment to Manufacture PVCO Pipe

This investment will increase Westlake's (WLK) product offering by expanding PVCO pipe manufacturing.

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Why You Should Retain Eastman Chemical (EMN) in Your Portfolio

While Eastman Chemical (EMN) faces headwinds from weak demand and some lingering inventory de-stocking, it benefits from productivity actions and innovation.

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Sociedad Quimica (SQM) Earnings and Sales Top Estimates in Q1

Sociedad Quimica (SQM) beats first-quarter estimates on higher sales volumes amid headwinds from lower prices.

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Air Products (APD) Invests $70M in St. Louis Facility Expansion

Air Products (APD) invests $70M in St. Louis facility expansion, meeting rising demand for clean energy solutions and bolstering local employment.

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PPG Invests $300M in New Manufacturing Plant & Facility Upgrades

PPG Industries (PPG) announced a $300-million investment to build a new manufacturing plant in Tennessee and enhance other North American facilities.

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DOW Expands SAS Chemicals Capacity to Boost Sealant Range

DOW owns a minority stake in SAS Chemicals GmbH, which manufactures and provides adhesives and sealants for insulating glass windows.

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DuPont (DD) Announces Plan to Separate Into Three Companies

DuPont (DD) to split into three companies, New DuPont, Electronics and Water, enhancing focus and shareholders' value, backed by strong financials and growth projections.

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ArcelorMittal (MT) and Partners Test CO2 Capture Technology

ArcelorMittal (MT) and partners launch a pilot carbon capture unit in Gent, Belgium, to test and scale CO2 emission reduction technologies.

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Fortuna Silver's (FSM) Yaramoko Hits 1M Ounce Gold Milestone

Fortuna Silver's (FSM) Yaramoko mine achieves 1 million ounces of gold production.

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Uranium Energy (UEC) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

Uranium Energy's (UEC) third-quarter fiscal 2024 results are expected to reflect revenues from the sale of purchased uranium inventory and mineral property expenditures.

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Supriyo Bose

3 Momentum Anomaly Picks as Inflation Fears Refuse to Abate

Southern Copper (SCCO), M/I Homes (MHO) and MakeMyTrip (MMYT) are currently witnessing a short-term pullback in price. So, make sure you take full advantage of it.

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DOW Starts Commercial Operations of Adhesive & Gap Filler

DOW will increase the capacity of its VORATRON Polyurethane Systems product line, ensuring that it can fulfill the rising demand for these materials in battery assembly solutions for e-mobility.

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Southern Copper (SCCO) to Gain From Higher Production & Prices

Southern Copper (SCCO) is poised to grow on the back of its existing copper reserves, solid growth projects and recent pickup in copper prices.

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Sweta Killa

4 Top-Ranked Silver Mining Stocks Likely to Shine Further

Silver is one of the best-performing major commodities so far this year and is outperforming gold. The outperformance can be attributed to its role as a precious metal and an industrial metal.

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Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Shares Rally 52% in 3 Months: Here's Why

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) gains on healthy demand for TiO2, improved pricing and its cost-reduction actions.

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Here's Why You Should Retain CF Industries (CF) in Your Portfolio

While CF Industries (CF) faces headwinds from softer nitrogen prices, it benefits from healthy global demand for nitrogen fertilizers and lower natural gas costs.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

5 Relative Price Strength Stocks With Strong Return Potential

VITL, SFM, RCL, AEM and OGN are five stocks with explosive relative price strength.

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LyondellBasell (LYB) Offers Polybatch Effects FROST Masterbatches

The new product grades demonstrate how LyondellBasell (LYB) is developing solutions for everyday sustainable living.

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DOW & SCGC Ink MOU to Transform 200KTA of Plastic Waste

The deal will allow both companies to play a vital role in promoting greater circularity in the region by leveraging DOW's complementary portfolio and research and development capabilities.

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IAMGOLD (IAG) Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving the Stock?

IAMGOLD's (IAG) shares gain on a surge in gold prices, upbeat first-quarter 2024 production numbers and results.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Balchem (BCPC) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Balchem (BCPC) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Flexible Solutions (FSI) Q1 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates

Increased cost of goods, reduced sales and product mix and exit costs related to the Naperville R&D facility hurt Flexible Solutions' (FSI) earnings in Q1.

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Air Products (APD) Up 15% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

Air Products (APD) benefits from its investments in high-return industrial gas projects, project wins and productivity initiatives.

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