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Bear of the Day: FMC Corp. (FMC)
by Bryan Hayes
Weak financial metrics and debt pressures resulted in a recent downgrade from major credit rating agencies.
FMCPositive Net Change
agriculture basic-materials chemicals dividends earnings investing
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
by Anindya Barman
Soft demand in key end markets and sluggishness in Europe and China have put a dent in the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. APD, ALB and AVNT are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
APDNegative Net Change ALBNegative Net Change AVNTNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: Ashland (ASH)
by Tracey Ryniec
Uncertainty is hitting the chemical makers.
ASHPositive Net Change
chemicals
Chemical Stocks Plunge: Values or Traps?
by Tracey Ryniec
Many chemical companies are trading near 5-year lows. Are they deals?
DOWPositive Net Change EMNPositive Net Change SCLNegative Net Change
chemicals value-stocks
Bear of the Day: Eastman Chemical (EMN)
by Tracey Ryniec
Earnings estimates continue to fall as tough industry conditions persist.
EMNPositive Net Change
chemicals
Bear Of The Day: Stepan (SCL)
by Brian Bolan
A big recent earnings miss has sent estimates lower and pushed the Zacks Rank for this stock to #5.
SCLNegative Net Change
chemicals
Bear of the Day: Westlake (WLK)
by Bryan Hayes
Sluggish construction activity in North America remains a concern over the short-term.
WLKPositive Net Change
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Bear of the Day: Dow (DOW)
by Tracey Ryniec
A 50% dividend cut as the industry conditions remain tough.
DOWPositive Net Change
chemicals dividend-investing dividends
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
by Anindya Barman
Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. DD, ALB and KRO are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
DDNegative Net Change ALBNegative Net Change KROPositive Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM)
by Bryan Hayes
SQM has experienced considerable volatility in 2025, touching a 52-week low earlier in June.
SQMNegative Net Change
agriculture basic-materials chemicals earnings industrial-products investing