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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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Zacks Equity Research

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.

ECLPositive Net Change ATIPositive Net Change CRSNegative Net Change LYBPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

Why You Should Retain Huntsman (HUN) Stock in Your Portfolio

While Huntsman (HUN) faces headwinds from demand weakness in certain markets and pricing pressures, it benefits from actions to grow its downstream specialty and formulation businesses and synergies of acquisitions.

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Zacks Equity Research

FMC Receives Registration for Two Herbicides in Brazil

FMC believes that Azugro and Ezanya herbicides will help growers control weeds that are resistant to other herbicides, resulting in a healthier harvest.

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Zacks Equity Research

Universal Stainless (USAP) Shares Scale 52-Week High: Here's Why

Universal Stainless' (USAP) rally reflects a robust first-quarter performance on the back of record aerospace sales.

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Zacks Equity Research

Air Liquide (AIQUY) Issues Green Bond for Low-Carbon Initiatives

Air Liquide (AIQUY) issues green bond to finance sustainable projects, emphasizing its commitment to growth and decarbonization.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sandstorm Gold's (SAND) Royalties Gives Updates on Assets

Sandstorm Gold's (SAND) asset Greenstone mine pours its first gold on schedule.

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Zacks Equity Research

IAMGOLD (IAG) Raises $300M to Increase Stake in Cote Mine

IAMGOLD (IAG) raises $300 million to increase its stake in the promising Cote gold mine to 70%.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Scales 52-Week High: What's Driving It?

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) benefits from an uptick in demand for TiO2, improved pricing and its internal cost-cutting actions.

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LyondellBasell (LYB) Partners CORADIN & Dermalogica for Packaging

LyondellBasell (LYB), through this partnership, can contribute to the elimination of plastic waste in the environment and the development of solutions for everyday sustainable living.

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John Blank

A Big Inflation Data Dump: Global Week Ahead

This fresh inflation data dump will guide both trader and investors' expectations -- over the scale and pace of interest rate changes to come -- in these major economies.

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Innospec (IOSP) Shares Up 24% in Six Months: What's Driving It?

Strength in the Performance Chemicals segment and strategic growth initiatives boost Innospec's (IOSP) earnings. This is supported by a key acquisition in Brazil and a robust, debt-free balance sheet.

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LyondellBasell (LYB) Announces 7% Hike in Quarterly Dividend

With this hike, LyondellBasell (LYB) will increase its dividend for the 14th consecutive year in 2024.

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DuPont's (DD) Tedlar Features Aerospace Innovations at AIX 2024

DuPont???s (DD) Tedlar is a significantly lightweight and durable protective material.

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Nutrien (NTR) Gains on Demand Strength Amid Pricing Headwinds

While Nutrien (NTR) is exposed to pricing pressure, it benefits from solid demand for fertilizers, backed by the strength in global agriculture markets.

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Here's Why You Should Hold Onto Air Products (APD) for Now

Air Products (APD) benefits from its investments in high-return industrial gas projects and productivity measures amid headwinds from weakness in China and Europe.

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Supriyo Bose

5 Stocks With High ROE to Profit as Markets Sway Whimsically

Reliance (RS), Suzano (SUZ), PulteGroup (PHM), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Banco de Chile (BCH) are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets exhibit whimsical patterns.

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BHP & Rio Tinto (RIO) Team up for Electric Haul Truck Trials

Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto (RIO) team up to test battery-powered haul trucks in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

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Zacks Equity Research

B2Gold (BTG) Gains From Focus on Mine Growth Amid Cost Woes

B2Gold's (BTG) results have been gaining from its ongoing strategy of maximizing profitable mine production. However, elevated costs are denting margins.

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