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ArcelorMittal (MT) & Materialise Partner for Metal 3D Printing

ArcelorMittal (MT) and Materialise join forces to enhance LPBF and metal 3D printing using advanced build processors and specialized steel powders.

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PPG Achieves 40% Reduction in Overspray Using SIGMAGLIDE 2390

PPG strongly believes in the long-term viability of electrostatic application and is promoting it in shipyards around Europe, Singapore and China.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Celanese (CE) in Your Portfolio

While Celanese (CE) faces challenges from demand softness and pricing pressures, it benefits from strategic acquisitions, expansion moves and productivity measures.

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Rio Tinto (RIO) Invests in R&D Facility for BioIron Testing

Rio Tinto (RIO) is building a research and development facility in Western Australia to test the BioIron process, which is expected to aid in decarbonizing the global steel value chain.

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Nucor (NUE) Expands Portfolio With $565M Acquisition of Rytec

Nucor (NUE) is acquiring Rytec Corporation for $565 million to expand its product portfolio and leverage cross-selling opportunities in the commercial doors market.

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Sweta Killa

5 Top-Ranked Sector ETFs to Buy in June

Investors could be well served by ETFs from sectors that house the top-ranked industries amid the uncertainty about the timing of Fed rate cuts.

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BASF (BASFY) Divests Bioenergy Enzymes Business to Lallemand

BASF (BASFY) continues to concentrate on its enzyme activities in the animal feed and detergent sectors.

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Hawkins (HWKN) Acquires Intercoastal Trading in Maryland

Hawkins (HWKN) anticipates that the purchase of Intercostal Trading will be accretive to earnings per share this fiscal year.

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Sweta Killa

5 Top-Ranked Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy

Greenbrier Companies (GBX), Gen Digital (GEN), Leidos Holdings (LDOS), Cabot Corporation (CBT) and Brady Corporation (BRC) could be solid choices for your portfolio.

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Eastman Chemical (EMN) Shares Rally 18% in 6 Months: Here's Why

Eastman (EMN) benefits from its innovation-driven growth model and actions to manage costs.

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Here's Why You Should Buy Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Stock Right Now

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) gains on higher demand for TiO2, improved prices and its cost-cutting measures.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Mixed on Manufacturing & Construction Data

Non-residential construction -- a read on enterprise office spaces, etc. -- has been coming down fast over the past several months.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Mixed on Manufacturing & Construction Data

Generally softer data points here allude to a slow-down, which is essential for the Fed to at last consider lowering interest rates.

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U.S. Steel (X), Nippon Steel Clear Non-US Regulatory Hurdles

U.S. Steel (X) and Nippon Steel receive all necessary non-U.S. regulatory approvals for their transaction, which is expected to close in second-half 2024.

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Urmimala Biswas

5 Top GARP Picks for Your Portfolio Based on PEG Ratio

Here are the five PEG-based GARP stocks that fit our screening criteria - DBX, HAE, PDD, BTG and ATGE.

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Nutrien (NTR) Shares Pop 15% in 3 Months: What's Driving It?

Nutrien (NTR) gains on strong demand for crop nutrients on the strength in global agriculture markets and its cost and operational efficiency initiatives.

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ArcelorMittal (MT) Buys Italpannelli's Italy & Spain-Based Units

ArcelorMittal's (MT) construction arm gains significant strategic value from the acquisition of Italpannelli SRL and Italpannelli Iberica.

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New Gold (NGD) Hits 52-Week High: What's Aiding the Stock?

New Gold (NGD) gains from ongoing exploration efforts and an upbeat outlook.

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LyondellBasell (LYB) Expands Saudi Presence With NATPET Stake

LyondellBasell (LYB) acquires a 35% stake in NATPET from Alujain, boosting its PP business and Saudi presence with plans for a new propylene facility.

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BHP Group (BHP) Drops Acquisition Plan for Anglo American

BHP Group (BHP) resolves not to make any further offer for Anglo American, thus walking away from a deal that would have been the biggest mining deal in a decade.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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What Makes Axalta Coating (AXTA) a Solid Choice Right Now

Axalta Coating (AXTA) looks promising at the moment based on its robust Q1 results and the acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group.

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Here's Why You Should Add DuPont (DD) to Your Portfolio Now

DuPont (DD) benefits from innovation, the Spectrum Plastics acquisition and productivity actions. The planned split into three separate public companies will also unlock significant growth opportunities.

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Air Products (APD) to Build New Refueling Stations in California

Air Products' (APD) new stations will offer improved fuelling technology capabilities, including increased capacity, numerous fueling dispensers and servicing for heavy- and light-duty vehicles.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Hawkins (HWKN) Stock We Don't?

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

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