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RPM International Acquires Ready Seal, Boosts Rust-Oleum Business

RPM acquires Ready Seal to expand Rust-Oleum's wood care line, aiming to boost sales and sharpen its competitive edge.

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BASFY Launches New World-Scale Plant in France for HMD Production

BASFY ramps up HMD production in France with a new world-scale plant, boosting PA 6.6 capacity and R&D reach.

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Zacks Equity Research

Methanex Gets Green Light for OCI Global's Methanol Business Buyout

MEOH clears key regulatory hurdle for its OCI Global methanol deal, paving the way for a June 27 close.

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Rimmi Singhi

5 High-Earnings Yield Picks to Ride Out Market Uncertainty

High earnings yield stocks like ARMN, NX, HRTG, BPOP and PRTH could offer value amid rising market volatility.

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PPG Features Innovative Advancements in Paints and Coatings

PPG showcases award-winning, sustainable solutions aimed at accelerating organic growth and innovation.

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Anindya Barman

NEM's Gold Output Hit by Divestments: Can Tier-1 Assets Close the Gap?

NEM's gold production dropped in Q1 as it exited non-core assets, with Tier-1 mines now facing pressure to deliver.

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Anindya Barman

3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds

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.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rio Tinto Secures ARENA Support to Advance Decarbonisation Project

RIO's NeoSmelt venture wins ARENA backing for a pilot plant aiming to slash steelmaking emissions by up to 80%.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hudbay Minerals Restarts Snow Lake Operations Post Wildfire Disruption

HBM restarts Snow Lake operations post-wildfire, keeping the 2025 mine guidance on track.

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Madhurima Das

PAAS Delivers Strong Mine Operating Earnings: Can the Rally Keep Going?

Pan American Silver posts record $250.8M mine operating earnings in Q1 2025, up 255% YoY, driven by lower costs and higher metal prices.

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Zacks Equity Research

LYB, Premix and Maillefer Join Forces to Launch Power Cable Solution

LyondellBasell teams up with Premix and Maillefer to launch a recyclable PP-based power cable solution targeting MV and HV systems.

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Swayta Shah

4 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Buy Despite Market Uncertainty

INTU, STNE, CFR and MOS show strong sales growth and healthy cash flow, some of the key traits for navigating market uncertainty.

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HWKN's Shares Hit 52-Week High: What's Driving the Stock?

HWKN hits a 52-week high as earnings estimates rise and Water Treatment expansion powers strong revenue growth.

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Madhurima Das

Will Energy Fuels Meet Its Ambitious Uranium Production Goals?

UUUU lifts 2025 uranium guidance by 22% as Pinyon Plain mine outpaces expectations with record output and grade.

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CF Stock Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving its Performance?

CF shares hit a 52-week high as nitrogen demand surges, prices rise and buybacks boost shareholder value.

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Anindya Barman

Barrick Mining's Free Cash Flow Shines: Can It Power Future Growth?

B posts a 12-fold surge in free cash flow in Q1, boosting its growth firepower amid strong gold and copper price tailwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

B2Gold Stock Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving Its Performance?

BTG hits a 52-week high as surging gold prices and strong Q1 results fuel optimism for its 2025 production outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Perimeter Solutions Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to Perimeter Solutions stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Buy 4 Low-Beta Stocks VTSI, FNV, ESLT & PM Amid Geopolitical Chaos

Amid geopolitical shocks and market uncertainty, low-beta picks like VTSI, FNV, ESLT and PM offer a steadier path forward.

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Zacks Equity Research

Westlake & Alpha Recyclage Collaborate to Recycle Composites

Westlake teams up with Alpha Recyclage to scale carbon fiber recycling and boost circular solutions for composites.

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Anindya Barman

Agnico Eagle Trades at a Premium Valuation: How to Play the Stock?

AEM's premium valuation raises flags, but rising earnings estimates, the gold price rally, and project pipeline keep it in play.

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ATI Broadens Aerospace Reach With Titanium Alloy Sheet Production

ATI expands its titanium portfolio with a new Pageland plant, producing aerospace-grade alloy sheets for Airbus and more.

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Madhurima Das

Can CALM Sustain Elevated Sales Volumes in the Coming Quarters?

Cal-Maine Foods sold a record 331.4M dozen eggs in Q3 as seasonal demand, weather and capacity growth fueled volume gains.

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Anindya Barman

AEM's Solid FCF Places It on Firm Footing: Can It Fuel Future Growth?

AEM's Q1 free cash flow jumped 50% y/y to $594 million, boosting growth investments, debt reduction and shareholder returns.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM)

SQM has experienced considerable volatility in 2025, touching a 52-week low earlier in June.

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