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chemicals: Archive
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?
DOWNegative Net Change EMNPositive Net Change SCLPositive 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.
SCLPositive 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.
WLKNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals construction earnings industrial-products investing
Bear of the Day: Dow (DOW)
by Tracey Ryniec
A 50% dividend cut as the industry conditions remain tough.
DOWNegative 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.
DDPositive Net Change ALBPositive 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
DOW vs. DD: Which Chemical Giant Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
by Anindya Barman
Dow tackles weak demand with cost cuts and cash actions, while DuPont gains from acquisitions in healthcare and innovation.
DDPositive Net Change DOWNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: Westlake Corp. (WLK)
by Bryan Hayes
The company faces challenges from elevated interest rates and inflation.
WLKNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals earnings industrial-products investing
3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Escape Industry Headwinds
by Anindya Barman
FUL, HWKN and PRM lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate weak demand and margin pressure.
FULPositive Net Change HWKNPositive Net Change PRMPositive Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Pre-Markets Down Another -2% on Good Jobs Report
by Mark Vickery
China has fire a retaliatory shot in the tariff war begun on the White House lawn Wednesday.
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agriculture chemicals finance inflation interest-rate staffing
Is RPM International (RPM) a 'Buy' Heading into Q3 Earnings Announcement?
by Bryan Hayes
Tepid sales projections and a high level of customer concentration are major concerns.
RPMPositive Net Change
basic-materials chemicals consumer-discretionary earnings industrial-products investing stock-performance
Bear of the Day: PPG Industries (PPG)
by Bryan Hayes
Weaker industrial production is weighing on sales and volumes.
PPGPositive Net Change
basic-materials chemicals construction earnings investing
Pre-Markets Take Some Froth Off the Top; Powell to Speak, Q4 Results Continue
by Mark Vickery
For now, we're seeing major indexes pointed lower to start the new trading day.
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chemicals consumer-discretionary e-commerce earnings travel-leisure
Bear of the Day: Dow Inc. (DOW)
by Bryan Hayes
The company faces challenges from soft demand due to weak global economic activities.
DOWNegative Net Change
chemicals earnings investing
DOW Trading Cheaper Than Industry: Should You Buy the Stock?
by Anindya Barman
While DOW benefits from investment in high-return projects and cost actions, weak end-market demand and declining estimates cast a pall on its prospects.
DOWNegative Net Change BASFYNegative Net Change EMNPositive Net Change LYBNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: Ashland Inc (ASH)
by Brian Bolan
This stock does not have the best looking chart and has seen estimates continue to fall.
ASHPositive Net Change
chemicals
Bear of the Day: Olin (OLN)
by Bryan Hayes
Soft global economic conditions are adversely affecting the company's chemical business.
OLNNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals earnings investing
Bear Of The Day: Celanese (CE)
by Brian Bolan
Folliwng a recent earnings miss, earnings estimates have dropped for this stock
CEPositive Net Change
chemicals
AdvanSix Stock Dirt Cheap: Should You Buy Now?
by Anindya Barman
With favorable demand and pricing fundamentals, solid financial health and rising earnings estimates, ASIX presents a compelling investment case.
BASFYNegative Net Change EMNPositive Net Change ASIXPositive Net Change NTRNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: The Mosaic Company (MOS)
by Bryan Hayes
The company faces significant headwinds from lower fertilizer prices.
MOSPositive Net Change
agriculture basic-materials chemicals earnings investing
Sasol (SSL) Stock Loses 26% in 2024: Wish to Buy the Drop?
by Nilanjan Choudhury
Sasol Limited's (SSL) focus on free cash flow generation, decarbonization, and operational enhancements positions it well for long-term growth.
SSLNegative Net Change BASFYNegative Net Change AIQUYPositive Net Change HUNNegative Net Change
chemicals energy
Insiders Are Buying These 3 Stocks
by Derek Lewis
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can provide a high level of confidence and conviction. And recently, insiders of these three companies have scooped up shares.
CATPositive Net Change PPGPositive Net Change HUBBPositive Net Change
chemicals construction electronics
Bear of the Day: Albemarle (ALB)
by Derek Lewis
Falling lithium prices have weighed heavily on the company's outlook, with analysts slashing expectations.
ALBPositive Net Change
chemicals