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Anindya Barman

3 Fertilizer Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Headwinds

Higher input costs and lower expected fertilizer use pose headwinds for the Zacks Fertilizers industry. NTR, ICL and IPI are set to tackle the challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hawkins Expands Texas Water Treatment With Eagle Labs Buyout

HWKN expands its Texas Water Treatment footprint with Eagle Labs, adding two facilities and strengthening its Dallas-Fort Worth operations.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: Amrize (AMRZ)

Amrize (AMRZ) shares have been under considerable pressure as investors reassess the building-materials company's earnings trajectory, margins, and execution.

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Sreeja Deb

Can Higher H2 Production Support Franco-Nevada's 2026 Guidance?

FNV's higher H2 production outlook, stronger asset performance and Cobre Panama deliveries support its 2026 GEO sales guidance.

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Sreeja Deb

Can Island Gold District Boost Alamos Gold's Long-Term Growth?

AGI's Island Gold District posts record production and rising mining rates, with expansion plans supporting its growth toward 2030.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Quaker Chemical Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

NGVT Stock Rallies 31% in a Year: What's Driving the Upside?

NGVT's shares rally as portfolio optimization, capacity investments and debt reduction boost confidence in long-term growth prospects.

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Zacks Equity Research

Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant Amid Weak European Market

WLK closes its Cologne PVC plant to optimize costs as weak European demand, high energy costs and Asian import pressure weigh on profitability.

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Anindya Barman

Can Barrick Mining's Cash Engine Unlock Greater Returns Ahead?

Barrick Mining's strong cash flow, buybacks and new payout policy could bolster shareholder returns while funding growth opportunities.

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Zacks Equity Research

Tronox and JX Advanced Strengthen Rare Earth Development Projects

TROX and JXAM plan $32M in rare earth projects across Australia and the U.S., targeting up to 10,000 tons of annual oxide output.

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