Ashland Inc (ASH) 127.28 $ASH
Gannett Fleming Joins GEMI
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 19, 7:00AM CDT
The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI), the global leader in developing insights, networking and creating collaborative sustainability solutions for business, today announced the addition of its newest member company, Gannett Fleming. Gannett Fleming is a global infrastructure firm that provides planning, design, technology and construction management services for a diverse range of markets and disciplines. It is the first architecture/engineering/construction firm to join GEMI.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Ashland Hikes Resins Prices in EMEA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 18, 3:08PM CDT
Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) unit Ashland Performance Materials announced that it is raising the price of its portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 150 euros per ton.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), KMG: 26.14 (+0.64), BIOA: 9.00 (+0.03), OMG: 28.52 (+0.35)
Ashland announces price increase for unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Thomson Reuters ONE - Tue Mar 17, 7:00AM CDT
March 17, 2015
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best Large Cap Stocks To Buy This Week
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 8:35AM CDT
OCR: 78.32 (+0.32), CAH: 91.25 (+1.33), SLG: 134.00 (+3.58), AET: 108.63 (+0.32), HSP: 87.64 (-0.06), VLO: 61.55 (+0.75), PNC: 95.97 (+1.10), HSIC: 143.01 (+2.32), HAS: 61.08 (-0.02), SWKS: 102.05 (+2.48), MCHP: 50.87 (+0.57), HRL: 56.80 (+0.81), NXPI: 108.03 (+2.71), BA: 154.50 (+0.39), COL: 96.54 (+0.41), COO: 187.44 (+0.08), NVDA: 23.47 (+0.25), LVLT: 55.40 (+0.73), AZO: 662.43 (-4.96), EQIX: 238.95 (+3.05), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.11), RJF: 58.23 (+0.81), FSL: 43.39 (+0.82), ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), BIIB: 475.98 (+42.33), BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), ACT: 317.06 (+2.65), CCK: 53.09 (+0.19), AON: 99.30 (+0.39), WSM: 78.70 (-0.72), CDW: 37.77 (+0.45), ADBE: 77.36 (+0.22), TSCO: 88.94 (+0.93), AGN: 240.22 (+2.88), DPS: 77.03 (+0.92), MDVN: 135.56 (+1.09), ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), APH: 60.05 (+0.08), Q: 67.25 (+0.38), AGU: 108.70 (+1.75), FL: 62.70 (+0.62), XSD: 91.12 (+1.02), APD: 152.71 (+0.47), ABT: 47.47 (+0.03), CBG: 36.79 (+1.05), KR: 76.83 (+0.43), ORLY: 214.79 (-0.18), DIS: 108.43 (+1.06), GLW: 23.39 (+0.26), MAR: 84.04 (-0.27), DISH: 73.41 (-0.97), VRSN: 64.75 (+0.48), CTAS: 82.55 (-1.41), PLL: 103.61 (-0.47), SUNE: 24.48 (+0.34), TDG: 215.75 (+0.96), CMCSA: 59.45 (+0.71), CRM: 67.69 (-1.19)
Ashland Has Returned 18.9% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 11, 9:36AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 5 months, Ashland has returned 18.93% as of today's recent price of $123.30.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best And Worst Big Cap Stocks To Buy Now
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 06, 9:17AM CST
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), F: 16.48 (+0.14), CAH: 91.25 (+1.33), PSA: 199.12 (+4.88), WSM: 78.70 (-0.72), AET: 108.63 (+0.32), ADBE: 77.36 (+0.22), CDW: 37.77 (+0.45), TSCO: 88.94 (+0.93), AGN: 240.22 (+2.88), DPS: 77.03 (+0.92), ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), APH: 60.05 (+0.08), KGC: 2.42 (+0.06), AGU: 108.70 (+1.75), FTI: 36.79 (+0.58), APD: 152.71 (+0.47), JOY: 40.41 (+1.26), HAS: 61.08 (-0.02), ABT: 47.47 (+0.03), GGB: 3.46 (+0.07), HCN: 79.13 (+2.35), ORLY: 214.79 (-0.18), MCHP: 50.87 (+0.57), MYL: 63.06 (-0.88), DIS: 108.43 (+1.06), NXPI: 108.03 (+2.71), HRL: 56.80 (+0.81), GLW: 23.39 (+0.26), MAR: 84.04 (-0.27), BA: 154.50 (+0.39), NVDA: 23.47 (+0.25), QSR: 38.97 (-0.87), LVLT: 55.40 (+0.73), CTAS: 82.55 (-1.41), AZO: 662.43 (-4.96), AVB: 179.83 (+5.04), SUNE: 24.48 (+0.34), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.11), TDG: 215.75 (+0.96), STJ: 67.08 (+0.41), TX: 18.58 (+0.42), FSL: 43.39 (+0.82), CMCSA: 59.45 (+0.71), NRG: 25.45 (+0.83), CRM: 67.69 (-1.19)
Ashland Larger Than S&P 500 Component Leucadia National
TheOnlineInvestor.com - Mon Feb 23, 3:40PM CST
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Ashland Inc was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Leucadia National Corp. , according to The...
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best Large Cap Stocks To Buy In Portfolios
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 6:43AM CST
OCR: 78.32 (+0.32), CAH: 91.25 (+1.33), PSA: 199.12 (+4.88), SLG: 134.00 (+3.58), AET: 108.63 (+0.32), VTR: 73.73 (+1.87), HSIC: 143.01 (+2.32), HAS: 61.08 (-0.02), BCR: 171.48 (+0.79), OTEX: 56.58 (+0.73), MCHP: 50.87 (+0.57), MYL: 63.06 (-0.88), HRL: 56.80 (+0.81), NXPI: 108.03 (+2.71), CSX: 35.16 (+0.41), BA: 154.50 (+0.39), NVDA: 23.47 (+0.25), LVLT: 55.40 (+0.73), AZO: 662.43 (-4.96), AVB: 179.83 (+5.04), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.11), SPLK: 62.12 (-1.61), FSL: 43.39 (+0.82), ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), ACT: 317.06 (+2.65), BLL: 71.20 (+0.63), AON: 99.30 (+0.39), CDW: 37.77 (+0.45), ADBE: 77.36 (+0.22), AGN: 240.22 (+2.88), ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), APH: 60.05 (+0.08), V: 67.41 (+0.60), Q: 67.25 (+0.38), APD: 152.71 (+0.47), PII: 143.26 (-3.82), ENDP: 92.37 (+0.89), ABT: 47.47 (+0.03), HCN: 79.13 (+2.35), ORLY: 214.79 (-0.18), DIS: 108.43 (+1.06), GLW: 23.39 (+0.26), MAR: 84.04 (-0.27), CTAS: 82.55 (-1.41), PLL: 103.61 (-0.47), FLT: 152.16 (+0.65), CMCSA: 59.45 (+0.71), CRM: 67.69 (-1.19)
22.6% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Ashland Call (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 17, 9:45AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 4 months, Ashland has returned 22.58% as of today's recent price of $127.08.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Water Soluble Polymers (Polyacrylamide, Guar Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Casein, Gelatin, Others) Market Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Mon Feb 16, 8:08AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v2nl7z/water_soluble) has announced the addition of the "Water Soluble Polymers Market by Raw Material, by Type, by Application, and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. Water soluble polymers: 8,953.75 KT market by 2019, signify firm annualized growth of 6.06% between 2014 and 2019. The water soluble polymer market has witnessed a significant growth in the recent years and the growth is estimated to persist in the coming years. Water soluble polymers, due to its various functions such as flocculating, gelling, thickening, rheology modifying and stabilizing is used in wide range of applications that includes food processing, water treatment, paper, enhanced oil & natural gas recovery, surface coating, mineral processing, detergents, textiles, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and petroleum production. Currently, the Asia is the biggest market of water soluble polymers, which had more than 35.0% of the total market size in terms of value and consumptions in 2013. Among all the countries, China dominates the water soluble polymers market in the region and had the maximum market share in 2013. Asia is the fastest growing water soluble polymers market, followed by RoW having the smallest water soluble polymers market size. The European water soluble polymers market is expected to show the lowest CAGR from 2014 to 2019, followed by the North America. On the basis of raw materials, the water soluble polymers market is divided into synthetic, semi-synthetic and natural water soluble polymers. In 2013, the overall water soluble polymers market was driven by the synthetic water soluble polymers, having more than 50% market share in terms of consumption and value. The synthetic water soluble polymers market size in terms of consumption and value is followed by the natural water soluble polymers, having more than 20% of the total market share in terms of consumption and value in the year 2013. On the basis of application the water soluble polymers market is further categorized into water treatment, detergents & household products, petroleum, paper making and others. The market is basically driven due to the increasing petroleum and shale gas extraction activities across the globe. The major players of water soluble polymers include Arkema SA (France), Ashland Inc. (U.S.), DuPont (U.S.), LG Chem (South Korea), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), and Nitta Gelatin Inc. (Japan), BASF SE (Germany), SNF SAS (France) and Kuraray Group (Japan). For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v2...er_soluble
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Gabelli & Company 6th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:30AM CST
Gabelli & Company will host its Specialty Chemicals Conference on March 26, 2015 in New York City. This research meeting will feature presentations and one-on-one meetings with senior management of several leading specialty chemicals companies. Institutional investors should contact their salesperson for more information or to register.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), POL: 38.09 (+0.44), VAL: 85.87 (+0.50), KMG: 26.14 (+0.64), FOE: 12.30 (+0.02), OMN: 8.50 (+0.34), GBL: 77.55 (+2.15), RPM: 48.41 (+0.32), AVY: 53.49 (+0.49), ZEP: 17.27 (+0.59), MTX: 71.38 (+1.47), CHMT: 25.99 (+0.31), ECL: 115.27 (+0.26)
Ashland Launches New Valvoline Motor Oil for Engine Safety - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 05, 5:15PM CST
Ashland's (ASH) Valvoline brand has launched Full Synthetic High Mileage motor oil with MaxLife technology.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), ICL: 6.95 (+0.05), DQ: 27.60 (+2.47), PENX: 18.98 (+0.14)
World Radiation Cured Products Industry
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 05, 1:51PM CST
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Radiation Cured Products in Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Radiation-Cured Coatings, Radiation-Cured Inks, and Radiation-Cured Adhesives. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 106 companies including many key and niche players such as -
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Ink Solvents Market Forecasts and Opportunities Report, 2019 - Chemistry Type, Product Type, Process & Application
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 2:52AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rpgwkg/ink_solvents) has announced the addition of the "Ink Solvents Market by Chemistry Type, by Product Type, by Process & by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The global market value of the ink solvents market is projected to reach $1,062.46 million by 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 5% between 2014 and 2019. The global ink solvents market, along with its applications, showed a moderate growth in the past few years and is estimated to continue in the coming years. An increase in the demand in flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and other applications will be the key influencing factors for the global ink solvents market. The demand for online shopping is increasing in the emerging countries and lables, plastic bags and invoice are used for packaging which eventually drive the printing ink market. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of ink solvents and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR. The countries such as China, Japan, and India is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific ink solvents market, with China having the largest share in the regional volumetric consumption of ink solvents. The market volume of ink solvents is comparatively low in the RoW region, but the estimated growth for the region is second highest after Asia-Pacific. The steady rise of digital media has shrunk the print media market by which many players have shifted at least half of their marketing spending from traditional to digital advertising over the last few years. More than 48% of the total ink solvents demand was for the flexible packaging application in 2013, with corrugated cardboards and folding cartons demand being the second largest application. The North America and the Europe regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their market demands. The corrugated cardboard application has led the rapid growth in the ink solvents market. The significant ink solvents manufacturers in Asia-Pacific include Arkema S.A. (France), Ashland Inc. (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Celanese Corporation (U.S.), Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Ineos AG (Switzerland), Omnova Solutions (U.S.), Royal Dutch Shell (Netherlands), and Solvay AG (Belgium), and other local players. This report covers the ink solvent market by key regions and important countries in each of these regions. It also provides a detailed segmentation of the ink solvents market on the basis of different chemistry type, product type, process, alongwith their key application upto 2019. Scope of the report On the basis of chemistry type: - Alcohol - Acetate - Hydrocarbon - Others On the basis of product type: - Conventional - Green & Bio-based On the basis of process: - Flexographic - Gravure - Others On the basis of application: - Flexible packaging - Corrugated cardboard and folding cartons - Publication - Others Companies Mentioned - Arkema S.A. - Ashland Inc. - BASF SE - Celanese Corporation - Dow Chemical Company - Eastman Chemical Company - Ineos AG - Omnova Solutions - Royal Dutch Shell - Solvay S.A. - Vertec Biosolvents Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rp...k_solvents
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), EMN: 69.46 (+0.52), CE: 56.18 (+0.71), OMN: 8.50 (+0.34), DOW: 47.29 (+0.56)
Not All Lubricants Are Created Equal: Rollout of Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage Motor Oil with MaxLife Technology Provides Drivers with Superior Protection
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 9:21AM CST
Valvoline(TM), a brand of Ashland Inc., today announced the wide-scale availability of its Full Synthetic High Mileage motor oil with MaxLife technology. The lubricant offers drivers a superior level of engine protection that guards against the three major causes of engine stress: heat, deposits and wear.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
15.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Ashland Call (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 02, 9:57AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 3 months, Ashland has returned 15.14% as of today's recent price of $119.37.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Concrete Admixtures (Super Plasticizers, Normal Plasticizers, Accelerating Agents, Retarding Agents, Air-Entraining Agents, Waterproofing Admixtures, Others) Market Trends & Forecast 2014-2019
M2 - Mon Feb 02, 3:01AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2j4pjq/concrete) has announced the addition of the "Concrete Admixtures Market by Type - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The concrete admixtures concrete admixtures market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 9.95% between 2014 and 2019, and is anticipated to generate a global market value of $18.26 billion by 2019 The global concrete admixtures market is witnessing high growth because of increasing applications in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Concrete admixtures areused in construction for improving the quality of construction. Superplasticizers have the largest market size in terms of value and normal plasticizer is having largest market size in terms of volume. The utilization of chemical concrete admixtures (such as normal and super plasticizers, accelerating agents, retarding agents, air entraining agents, and waterproofing admixtures) provide flexibility to designers to modify and enhance the physical as well as chemical properties of concrete. This includes compressive strength, durability, surface finish, and resistance to withstand adverse climatic and working conditions as per design specifications/requirements without compromising over quality of concrete structure. The admixtures consumption depends upon cement consumption and extent of construction development activities occurring in a particular region. As per the trends in aforesaid sectors; slow growth is expected in European and North American region whereas promising growth is anticipated in developing regions of the world in chemical admixtures segment due to stable economic conditions and increasing demand for residential units and infrastructure. The major consumers of admixtures in developing countries include China, India, Brazil, Egypt, and Turkey; whereas major countries in developed countries include U.S., Spain, Germany, Japan, and Italy. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Global Concrete Admixtures Market, By Product Type 8 Concrete Admixture Market, By Region 9 Competitive Landscapes 10 Company Profiles - Ashland Inc. - BASFSE - Cemex S.A.B. De C.V. - Chryso Sas - Cico Technologies Ltd. - Fosroc International Ltd - Mapei South Africa (PTY) Ltd - Pidilite Industries - Rpm International Inc. - SIKA AG - The Dow Chemical Company - W.R. Grace & Co. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2j4pjq/concrete
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Water Soluble Polymers Market by Raw Material, Type and Application - Trends & Forecasts to 2019
PRWeb - Sun Feb 01, 2:25PM CST
This study estimates the value for Water Soluble Polymers Market and projects the same by 2019. As a part of quantitative analysis, the study segments the market by raw material, and types of water soluble polymers at country level with the current market estimation and forecast till 2019. The countries covered in the report are China, Japan, India, Brazil, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The segmentation by types includes polyacrylamide, guar gum, polyvinyl alcohol, casein, gelatin, polyacrylic acid and others. The complete report is available at http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/water-solubl...eport.html .
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Guar Gum Market by Grade, Food Grade by Function, Application & Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Sat Jan 31, 12:25AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hbj63c/guar_gum_market) has announced the addition of the "Guar Gum Market by Grade, Food Grade by Function, Application & Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The market for guar gum is projected to be valued more than $9.7 billion by 2019. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the review period. Guar gum is used as an ingredient in various industries, such as food, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical. Guar gum performs various functions, such as thickening, gelling, coating, and stabilizing in food products. The guar gum market is growing significantly, driven by increasing demand from the oil & gas industry and growing demand for natural food additives. The market restraints include fluctuation of raw material prices and imbalance in supply & demand. The market has been segmented on the basis of grades and regions. The food grade guar gum market is further segmented into functions and applications. The different grades of guar gum are industrial grade, food grade, and pharmacy grade. On the basis of functions, food grade guar gum has been segmented into thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer, fat replacer, and coating material. The market is further segmented on the basis of applications that include bakery products, confectionery, meat & poultry products, sauces & dressings, beverages, and dairy & frozen products. Dairy & frozen products have the largest food grade guar gum applications. The guar gum market is fragmented and competitive, with leading companies driving the growth by opting for strategies, such as expansions and new product launches. The report further provides qualitative analysis of the prominent market players and their preferred development strategies. Key players such as Penford Corporation (U.S.), TIC Gums, Inc. (U.S.), Lucid Group (India), Vikas WSP Limited (India), and Ashland Inc. (U.S.) have been profiled in the report. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Industry Trends 6 Market Overview 7 Guar Gum Market, By Grade 8 Food Grade Guar Gum Market, By Function 9 Food Grade Guar Gum Market, By Application 10 Guar Gum Market, By Region 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles - Agro Gums - Ashland Inc. - Cargill, Incorporated - E. I. DU Pont DE Nemours and Company - Fuerst Day Lawson - Lucid Group - Neelkanth Polymers - Penford Corporation - Polygal AG - Rama Industries - Tic Gums, Inc. - Vikas WSP Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hb...gum_market
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), PENX: 18.98 (+0.14)
Gannett Fleming Joins GEMI
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 19, 7:00AM CDT
The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI), the global leader in developing insights, networking and creating collaborative sustainability solutions for business, today announced the addition of its newest member company, Gannett Fleming. Gannett Fleming is a global infrastructure firm that provides planning, design, technology and construction management services for a diverse range of markets and disciplines. It is the first architecture/engineering/construction firm to join GEMI.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Ashland Hikes Resins Prices in EMEA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 18, 3:08PM CDT
Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) unit Ashland Performance Materials announced that it is raising the price of its portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 150 euros per ton.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), KMG: 26.14 (+0.64), BIOA: 9.00 (+0.03), OMG: 28.52 (+0.35)
Ashland announces price increase for unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Thomson Reuters ONE - Tue Mar 17, 7:00AM CDT
March 17, 2015
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best Large Cap Stocks To Buy This Week
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 8:35AM CDT
OCR: 78.32 (+0.32), CAH: 91.25 (+1.33), SLG: 134.00 (+3.58), AET: 108.63 (+0.32), HSP: 87.64 (-0.06), VLO: 61.55 (+0.75), PNC: 95.97 (+1.10), HSIC: 143.01 (+2.32), HAS: 61.08 (-0.02), SWKS: 102.05 (+2.48), MCHP: 50.87 (+0.57), HRL: 56.80 (+0.81), NXPI: 108.03 (+2.71), BA: 154.50 (+0.39), COL: 96.54 (+0.41), COO: 187.44 (+0.08), NVDA: 23.47 (+0.25), LVLT: 55.40 (+0.73), AZO: 662.43 (-4.96), EQIX: 238.95 (+3.05), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.11), RJF: 58.23 (+0.81), FSL: 43.39 (+0.82), ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), BIIB: 475.98 (+42.33), BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), ACT: 317.06 (+2.65), CCK: 53.09 (+0.19), AON: 99.30 (+0.39), WSM: 78.70 (-0.72), CDW: 37.77 (+0.45), ADBE: 77.36 (+0.22), TSCO: 88.94 (+0.93), AGN: 240.22 (+2.88), DPS: 77.03 (+0.92), MDVN: 135.56 (+1.09), ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), APH: 60.05 (+0.08), Q: 67.25 (+0.38), AGU: 108.70 (+1.75), FL: 62.70 (+0.62), XSD: 91.12 (+1.02), APD: 152.71 (+0.47), ABT: 47.47 (+0.03), CBG: 36.79 (+1.05), KR: 76.83 (+0.43), ORLY: 214.79 (-0.18), DIS: 108.43 (+1.06), GLW: 23.39 (+0.26), MAR: 84.04 (-0.27), DISH: 73.41 (-0.97), VRSN: 64.75 (+0.48), CTAS: 82.55 (-1.41), PLL: 103.61 (-0.47), SUNE: 24.48 (+0.34), TDG: 215.75 (+0.96), CMCSA: 59.45 (+0.71), CRM: 67.69 (-1.19)
Ashland Has Returned 18.9% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 11, 9:36AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 5 months, Ashland has returned 18.93% as of today's recent price of $123.30.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best And Worst Big Cap Stocks To Buy Now
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Mar 06, 9:17AM CST
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), BDX: 144.72 (-0.21), F: 16.48 (+0.14), CAH: 91.25 (+1.33), PSA: 199.12 (+4.88), WSM: 78.70 (-0.72), AET: 108.63 (+0.32), ADBE: 77.36 (+0.22), CDW: 37.77 (+0.45), TSCO: 88.94 (+0.93), AGN: 240.22 (+2.88), DPS: 77.03 (+0.92), ANTM: 158.38 (+1.06), APH: 60.05 (+0.08), KGC: 2.42 (+0.06), AGU: 108.70 (+1.75), FTI: 36.79 (+0.58), APD: 152.71 (+0.47), JOY: 40.41 (+1.26), HAS: 61.08 (-0.02), ABT: 47.47 (+0.03), GGB: 3.46 (+0.07), HCN: 79.13 (+2.35), ORLY: 214.79 (-0.18), MCHP: 50.87 (+0.57), MYL: 63.06 (-0.88), DIS: 108.43 (+1.06), NXPI: 108.03 (+2.71), HRL: 56.80 (+0.81), GLW: 23.39 (+0.26), MAR: 84.04 (-0.27), BA: 154.50 (+0.39), NVDA: 23.47 (+0.25), QSR: 38.97 (-0.87), LVLT: 55.40 (+0.73), CTAS: 82.55 (-1.41), AZO: 662.43 (-4.96), AVB: 179.83 (+5.04), SUNE: 24.48 (+0.34), SIAL: 138.20 (+0.11), TDG: 215.75 (+0.96), STJ: 67.08 (+0.41), TX: 18.58 (+0.42), FSL: 43.39 (+0.82), CMCSA: 59.45 (+0.71), NRG: 25.45 (+0.83), CRM: 67.69 (-1.19)
Ashland Larger Than S&P 500 Component Leucadia National
TheOnlineInvestor.com - Mon Feb 23, 3:40PM CST
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Ashland Inc was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Leucadia National Corp. , according to The...
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
The Best Large Cap Stocks To Buy In Portfolios
Todd Campbell - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 6:43AM CST
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22.6% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Ashland Call (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 17, 9:45AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 4 months, Ashland has returned 22.58% as of today's recent price of $127.08.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Water Soluble Polymers (Polyacrylamide, Guar Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Casein, Gelatin, Others) Market Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Mon Feb 16, 8:08AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v2nl7z/water_soluble) has announced the addition of the "Water Soluble Polymers Market by Raw Material, by Type, by Application, and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. Water soluble polymers: 8,953.75 KT market by 2019, signify firm annualized growth of 6.06% between 2014 and 2019. The water soluble polymer market has witnessed a significant growth in the recent years and the growth is estimated to persist in the coming years. Water soluble polymers, due to its various functions such as flocculating, gelling, thickening, rheology modifying and stabilizing is used in wide range of applications that includes food processing, water treatment, paper, enhanced oil & natural gas recovery, surface coating, mineral processing, detergents, textiles, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and petroleum production. Currently, the Asia is the biggest market of water soluble polymers, which had more than 35.0% of the total market size in terms of value and consumptions in 2013. Among all the countries, China dominates the water soluble polymers market in the region and had the maximum market share in 2013. Asia is the fastest growing water soluble polymers market, followed by RoW having the smallest water soluble polymers market size. The European water soluble polymers market is expected to show the lowest CAGR from 2014 to 2019, followed by the North America. On the basis of raw materials, the water soluble polymers market is divided into synthetic, semi-synthetic and natural water soluble polymers. In 2013, the overall water soluble polymers market was driven by the synthetic water soluble polymers, having more than 50% market share in terms of consumption and value. The synthetic water soluble polymers market size in terms of consumption and value is followed by the natural water soluble polymers, having more than 20% of the total market share in terms of consumption and value in the year 2013. On the basis of application the water soluble polymers market is further categorized into water treatment, detergents & household products, petroleum, paper making and others. The market is basically driven due to the increasing petroleum and shale gas extraction activities across the globe. The major players of water soluble polymers include Arkema SA (France), Ashland Inc. (U.S.), DuPont (U.S.), LG Chem (South Korea), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), and Nitta Gelatin Inc. (Japan), BASF SE (Germany), SNF SAS (France) and Kuraray Group (Japan). For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v2...er_soluble
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Gabelli & Company 6th Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference
Business Wire - Tue Feb 10, 6:30AM CST
Gabelli & Company will host its Specialty Chemicals Conference on March 26, 2015 in New York City. This research meeting will feature presentations and one-on-one meetings with senior management of several leading specialty chemicals companies. Institutional investors should contact their salesperson for more information or to register.
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Ashland Launches New Valvoline Motor Oil for Engine Safety - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 05, 5:15PM CST
Ashland's (ASH) Valvoline brand has launched Full Synthetic High Mileage motor oil with MaxLife technology.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), ICL: 6.95 (+0.05), DQ: 27.60 (+2.47), PENX: 18.98 (+0.14)
World Radiation Cured Products Industry
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 05, 1:51PM CST
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Radiation Cured Products in Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Radiation-Cured Coatings, Radiation-Cured Inks, and Radiation-Cured Adhesives. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 106 companies including many key and niche players such as -
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Ink Solvents Market Forecasts and Opportunities Report, 2019 - Chemistry Type, Product Type, Process & Application
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 2:52AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rpgwkg/ink_solvents) has announced the addition of the "Ink Solvents Market by Chemistry Type, by Product Type, by Process & by Application - Global Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The global market value of the ink solvents market is projected to reach $1,062.46 million by 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 5% between 2014 and 2019. The global ink solvents market, along with its applications, showed a moderate growth in the past few years and is estimated to continue in the coming years. An increase in the demand in flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, promotion, and other applications will be the key influencing factors for the global ink solvents market. The demand for online shopping is increasing in the emerging countries and lables, plastic bags and invoice are used for packaging which eventually drive the printing ink market. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of ink solvents and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR. The countries such as China, Japan, and India is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific ink solvents market, with China having the largest share in the regional volumetric consumption of ink solvents. The market volume of ink solvents is comparatively low in the RoW region, but the estimated growth for the region is second highest after Asia-Pacific. The steady rise of digital media has shrunk the print media market by which many players have shifted at least half of their marketing spending from traditional to digital advertising over the last few years. More than 48% of the total ink solvents demand was for the flexible packaging application in 2013, with corrugated cardboards and folding cartons demand being the second largest application. The North America and the Europe regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their market demands. The corrugated cardboard application has led the rapid growth in the ink solvents market. The significant ink solvents manufacturers in Asia-Pacific include Arkema S.A. (France), Ashland Inc. (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Celanese Corporation (U.S.), Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Ineos AG (Switzerland), Omnova Solutions (U.S.), Royal Dutch Shell (Netherlands), and Solvay AG (Belgium), and other local players. This report covers the ink solvent market by key regions and important countries in each of these regions. It also provides a detailed segmentation of the ink solvents market on the basis of different chemistry type, product type, process, alongwith their key application upto 2019. Scope of the report On the basis of chemistry type: - Alcohol - Acetate - Hydrocarbon - Others On the basis of product type: - Conventional - Green & Bio-based On the basis of process: - Flexographic - Gravure - Others On the basis of application: - Flexible packaging - Corrugated cardboard and folding cartons - Publication - Others Companies Mentioned - Arkema S.A. - Ashland Inc. - BASF SE - Celanese Corporation - Dow Chemical Company - Eastman Chemical Company - Ineos AG - Omnova Solutions - Royal Dutch Shell - Solvay S.A. - Vertec Biosolvents Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rp...k_solvents
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), EMN: 69.46 (+0.52), CE: 56.18 (+0.71), OMN: 8.50 (+0.34), DOW: 47.29 (+0.56)
Not All Lubricants Are Created Equal: Rollout of Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage Motor Oil with MaxLife Technology Provides Drivers with Superior Protection
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 9:21AM CST
Valvoline(TM), a brand of Ashland Inc., today announced the wide-scale availability of its Full Synthetic High Mileage motor oil with MaxLife technology. The lubricant offers drivers a superior level of engine protection that guards against the three major causes of engine stress: heat, deposits and wear.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
15.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Ashland Call (ASH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 02, 9:57AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) on October 21st, 2014 at $103.68. In approximately 3 months, Ashland has returned 15.14% as of today's recent price of $119.37.
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Concrete Admixtures (Super Plasticizers, Normal Plasticizers, Accelerating Agents, Retarding Agents, Air-Entraining Agents, Waterproofing Admixtures, Others) Market Trends & Forecast 2014-2019
M2 - Mon Feb 02, 3:01AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2j4pjq/concrete) has announced the addition of the "Concrete Admixtures Market by Type - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The concrete admixtures concrete admixtures market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 9.95% between 2014 and 2019, and is anticipated to generate a global market value of $18.26 billion by 2019 The global concrete admixtures market is witnessing high growth because of increasing applications in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. Concrete admixtures areused in construction for improving the quality of construction. Superplasticizers have the largest market size in terms of value and normal plasticizer is having largest market size in terms of volume. The utilization of chemical concrete admixtures (such as normal and super plasticizers, accelerating agents, retarding agents, air entraining agents, and waterproofing admixtures) provide flexibility to designers to modify and enhance the physical as well as chemical properties of concrete. This includes compressive strength, durability, surface finish, and resistance to withstand adverse climatic and working conditions as per design specifications/requirements without compromising over quality of concrete structure. The admixtures consumption depends upon cement consumption and extent of construction development activities occurring in a particular region. As per the trends in aforesaid sectors; slow growth is expected in European and North American region whereas promising growth is anticipated in developing regions of the world in chemical admixtures segment due to stable economic conditions and increasing demand for residential units and infrastructure. The major consumers of admixtures in developing countries include China, India, Brazil, Egypt, and Turkey; whereas major countries in developed countries include U.S., Spain, Germany, Japan, and Italy. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Global Concrete Admixtures Market, By Product Type 8 Concrete Admixture Market, By Region 9 Competitive Landscapes 10 Company Profiles - Ashland Inc. - BASFSE - Cemex S.A.B. De C.V. - Chryso Sas - Cico Technologies Ltd. - Fosroc International Ltd - Mapei South Africa (PTY) Ltd - Pidilite Industries - Rpm International Inc. - SIKA AG - The Dow Chemical Company - W.R. Grace & Co. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2j4pjq/concrete
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Global Water Soluble Polymers Market by Raw Material, Type and Application - Trends & Forecasts to 2019
PRWeb - Sun Feb 01, 2:25PM CST
This study estimates the value for Water Soluble Polymers Market and projects the same by 2019. As a part of quantitative analysis, the study segments the market by raw material, and types of water soluble polymers at country level with the current market estimation and forecast till 2019. The countries covered in the report are China, Japan, India, Brazil, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The segmentation by types includes polyacrylamide, guar gum, polyvinyl alcohol, casein, gelatin, polyacrylic acid and others. The complete report is available at http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/water-solubl...eport.html .
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83)
Guar Gum Market by Grade, Food Grade by Function, Application & Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Sat Jan 31, 12:25AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hbj63c/guar_gum_market) has announced the addition of the "Guar Gum Market by Grade, Food Grade by Function, Application & Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The market for guar gum is projected to be valued more than $9.7 billion by 2019. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the review period. Guar gum is used as an ingredient in various industries, such as food, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical. Guar gum performs various functions, such as thickening, gelling, coating, and stabilizing in food products. The guar gum market is growing significantly, driven by increasing demand from the oil & gas industry and growing demand for natural food additives. The market restraints include fluctuation of raw material prices and imbalance in supply & demand. The market has been segmented on the basis of grades and regions. The food grade guar gum market is further segmented into functions and applications. The different grades of guar gum are industrial grade, food grade, and pharmacy grade. On the basis of functions, food grade guar gum has been segmented into thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer, fat replacer, and coating material. The market is further segmented on the basis of applications that include bakery products, confectionery, meat & poultry products, sauces & dressings, beverages, and dairy & frozen products. Dairy & frozen products have the largest food grade guar gum applications. The guar gum market is fragmented and competitive, with leading companies driving the growth by opting for strategies, such as expansions and new product launches. The report further provides qualitative analysis of the prominent market players and their preferred development strategies. Key players such as Penford Corporation (U.S.), TIC Gums, Inc. (U.S.), Lucid Group (India), Vikas WSP Limited (India), and Ashland Inc. (U.S.) have been profiled in the report. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Industry Trends 6 Market Overview 7 Guar Gum Market, By Grade 8 Food Grade Guar Gum Market, By Function 9 Food Grade Guar Gum Market, By Application 10 Guar Gum Market, By Region 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profiles - Agro Gums - Ashland Inc. - Cargill, Incorporated - E. I. DU Pont DE Nemours and Company - Fuerst Day Lawson - Lucid Group - Neelkanth Polymers - Penford Corporation - Polygal AG - Rama Industries - Tic Gums, Inc. - Vikas WSP Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hb...gum_market
ASH: 127.28 (+1.83), PENX: 18.98 (+0.14)
