The Lithium Oligopoly: Reviewing Investment Opportunities
Livio Filice - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 5:01PM CST
SQM: 25.62 (+0.71), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), ALB: 54.59 (+0.63), FMC: 63.68 (+0.44)
Merger Arbitrage Mondays - January 19, 2015
Asif Suria - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 8:22AM CST
Merger activity increased last week with three new mergers announced and five deals closing. You can find all the active deals listed below in our Merger Arbitrage Tool that automatically updates itself during market hours. Deal Statistics: ...
QUAD: 21.75 (+0.15), GFIG: 6.03 (-0.03), CRRC: 22.96 (+0.22), BGCP: 9.34 (+0.19), BIRT: 6.60 (+0.01), ABC: 100.34 (+0.51), WPG: 17.09 (+0.04), MWIV: 189.72 (-0.17), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), ALB: 54.59 (+0.63), IRF: 39.98 (-0.01), SHPG: 239.82 (+6.11), NPSP: 45.88 (+0.03)
Albemarle announces realignment of global business units and executive leadership team
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 20, 6:45AM CST
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announced today that as a result of the completion of its acquisition of Rockwood Holdings, it will realign its global business units, effective by the end of the first quarter 2015. The new structure aligns the company's strategic assets and businesses to be market focused and allows the company to more effectively leverage its combined resources on innovation and growth.
ALB: 54.59 (+0.63), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33)
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Tue Jan 13, 5:15PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), FRO: 2.96 (+0.07), SF: 51.76 (-0.16), FDO: 77.86 (+0.31), TIF: 89.05 (+0.95), SEM: 14.32 (+0.11), ELX: 6.57 (+0.22), RLH: 6.63 (+0.14), NSP: 48.91 (+1.20), ALB: 54.59 (+0.63), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), IRF: 39.98 (-0.01), KBH: 14.39 (+0.26)
Albemarle Corporation Completes Acquisition of Rockwood Holdings
Marketwired - Tue Jan 13, 3:22PM CST
Albemarle Corporation announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. pursuant to the terms of their previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 15, 2014 (the "Merger Agreement"
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), ALB: 54.59 (+0.63)
After Hour Gainers / Losers
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jan 09, 4:35PM CST
NBIX: 37.22 (+0.27), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), RUSL: 27.31 (+1.68), RUSS: 11.59 (-0.81), EHIC: 10.48 (-0.01), BURL: 51.91 (-0.56), POZN: 6.95 (+0.15), EXK: 2.48 (+0.08), SEM: 14.32 (+0.11), MCO: 98.22 (+0.01)
Look for Shares of Rockwood Holdings to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.03% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jan 09, 3:34PM CST
Rockwood Holdings (NYSE:ROC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $78.12 to a high of $79.21. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $78.29 on volume of 7.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33)
Huntsman Clarifies Business Impact of Falling Oil Prices - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 07, 6:15PM CST
Huntsman (HUN) has issued a statement to clear out queries relating to the impact of lower oil prices on its business.
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), APD: 152.81 (+0.59), HUN: 24.40 (+0.22)
Is Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) a Sell After Its Buyout Proposition? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 30, 11:50AM CST
Zacks Investment Research has downgraded Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) to a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), NL: 7.65 (+0.02), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.07)
Market Driven by Key Factors: Exclusive Research on Resolute Forest, REX American, Rio Alto Mining, Rio Tinto and Rockwood Holdings
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 30, 7:10AM CST
Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Resolute Forest (NYSE: RFP), REX American (NYSE: REX), Rio Alto Mining (NYSE: RIOM), Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO), and Rockwood Holdings (NYSE: ROC). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
RIOM: 3.04 (+0.06), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), REX: 61.30 (-0.18), RIO: 49.37 (+2.22), RFP: 19.03 (+0.40)
Sigma-Aldrich Buyout by Merck KGaA Gets Antitrust Clearance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 24, 8:30AM CST
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) and Merck KGaA (MKGAY) announced that latter has obtained antitrust clearance from the US FTC for its previously announced acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich.
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.07), MTX: 71.19 (+0.15)
Can Ecolab's Global Strength Counter Adverse Market Trends? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 23, 1:00PM CST
We are impressed with the fact that Ecolab (ECL) is consistently delivering double-digit earnings growth despite the current challenging business environment
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), NL: 7.65 (+0.02), MTX: 71.19 (+0.15), ECL: 111.62 (+0.85)
Specialty Chemicals Stocks under Review - Axalta Coating Systems, Chemtura, PPG Industries, Ashland, and Rockwood Holdings
PR Newswire - Wed Dec 17, 8:15AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE: AXTA), Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CHMT), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG), Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), and Rockwood Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ROC). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. The US markets on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, ended on a negative note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 17,068.87, down 0.65% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,547.83, down 1.24%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.85% lower at 1,972.74. During the trading session, eight out of ten sectors finished on a lower note. The S&P 500 Materials Sector Index ended the day at 288.72, down 0.68%, with the index declining 8.27% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
ASH: 127.58 (+1.21), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), AXTA: 25.26 (-0.38), CHMT: 24.77 (+0.81), PPG: 236.77 (+3.74)
Should You Bet on a Chemical Industry Recovery? - Industry Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 17, 12:00AM CST
Should You Bet on a Chemical Industry Recovery? - Industry Outlook
LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), CE: 57.98 (+0.22), EMN: 75.67 (+0.56), ALB: 54.59 (+0.63), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), SHW: 285.00 (+1.98), DOW: 49.44 (+0.29), PPG: 236.77 (+3.74)
Why Tahoe Resources (TAHO) Could Be Positioned for a Slump - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 16, 7:33AM CST
Tahoe Resources has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year.
ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), IOSP: 42.26 (-0.10), VHI: 5.91 (-0.07), TAHO: 13.42 (+0.38)
KMG Chemicals (KMG) Jumps: Stock Adds 8.8% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 16, 7:30AM CST
KMG Chemicals Inc. (KMG) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise roughly 9% on the day.
KMG: 21.04 (+0.24), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), NL: 7.65 (+0.02), MTX: 71.19 (+0.15)
Ecolab (ECA) Raises Dividend by 20% but Shares Decline - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 09, 1:49PM CST
Provider of water, hygiene, and energy technologies, Ecolab Inc. (ECA), recently raised its quarterly dividend by 20% to 33 cents a share.
ECA: 14.07 (+0.37), ROC: 79.20 (+0.33), SERV: 30.48 (+0.33), FSI: 1.17 (-0.01)