U.S. Chemical Output Nudges Up in May, All Regions Nab Gain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 27, 4:15PM CDT
U.S. chemical production ticked up in May on modest gains across the seven chemical producing regions.
WLK: 43.49 (+1.66), LYB: 76.74 (+2.22), CE: 67.14 (+1.80), EMN: 68.52 (+1.53), DOW: 49.40 (+1.20)
Ashland Partners with Distributor HORN for Oil and Gas Market
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 27, 5:45AM CDT
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has chosen a new distribution partner, HORN, for all its products in the oil and gas segment throughout the U.S., effective Jul 1, 2016.
ASH: 117.91 (+3.65), ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), AGFS: 5.91 (+0.44)
Albemarle (ALB) Set to be Added to the S&P 500 Index
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 5:53AM CDT
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is slated to join the S&P 500 index after the market closes on Jun 30, 2016.
CBI: 36.34 (+0.95), TE: 27.64 (-0.01), ALB: 83.58 (+2.26)
Why is Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN) Soaring 22% Today?
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 11:49AM CDT
Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN) opened up 22% on Wednesday with the announcement of its strategic partnership with BASF (BASFY), the largest chemical producer in the world.
ASPN: 4.95 (+0.11)
BASF and Aspen Aerogels Announce Strategic Partnership
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 22, 8:00AM CDT
BASF SE ("BASF"
ASPN: 4.95 (+0.11)
Dow, Ring Container Tie Up to License PacXpert Technology
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 3:39PM CDT
The Dow Chemical Company's (DOW) business unit -- Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics -- announced that it will be collaborating with innovative packaging convertor, Ring Container Technologies, to license PacXpert Technologies.
ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), DOW: 49.40 (+1.20)
Celanese (CE) to Refinance Existing Secured Credit Facility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 2:23PM CDT
Celanese Corporation (CE) declared that it has initiated a transaction to refinance its existing secured credit facility with a new credit facility consisting of an unsecured term loan and an unsecured revolver.
CE: 67.14 (+1.80), ALB: 83.58 (+2.26)
PPG's Velvecron SR Coating to Protect Devices from Stains
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 5:54AM CDT
PPG Industries (PPG) has introduced a new stain-resistant coating, Velvecron SR, to protect light-colored electronic devices.
IOSP: 47.24 (+1.22), PPG: 106.32 (+3.29)
Methanex Inks Settlement Agreement with Petrobras Argentina
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 11:04PM CDT
Methanex Corporation (MEOH), through its fully-owned unit, Methanex Chile S.A., has inked an agreement with Petrobras Argentina S.A. to settle a legal dispute related to Petrobras' natural gas delivery obligations.
ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), MEOH: 27.54 (+0.38)
Dow's New Recyclable Technology Produces Flexible Pouches
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 11:02PM CDT
The Dow Chemical Company (DOW) has unveiled the new RecycleReady Technology which allows the recyclability of polyethylene-based barrier packaging, as part of existing grocery store drop-off recycling programs.
ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), DOW: 49.40 (+1.20)
The U.S. Expansion Carries On
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 4:17PM CDT
My bull thesis: The U.S. expansion carries on. Following that expansion tune -- the S&P 500.
CHD: 101.30 (+0.64), ALV: 107.30 (+2.17)
PPG Completes $10 Million Coatings Center in Tianjin, China
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 6:07AM CDT
PPG Industries (PPG) celebrated the completion of its $10 million coatings center at its facility in Tianjin, China.
IOSP: 47.24 (+1.22), PPG: 106.32 (+3.29)
Germany to "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong"
JCN Newswire - Fri Jun 10, 12:53AM CDT
Albemarle (ALB) Shares Reach New 52-Week High at $82.37
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 5:06PM CDT
Shares of Albemarle (ALB) touched a fresh 52-week high of $82.37 yesterday, before retracing to end the day at $81.21.
IOSP: 47.24 (+1.22), ALB: 83.58 (+2.26)
PPG Industries (PPG) to Buy MetoKote from Platinum Equity
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 8:24AM CDT
PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Lima, OH-based industrial coatings services provider MetoKote Corporation and its affiliates from Platinum Equity.
AXLL: 32.40 (-0.02), PPG: 106.32 (+3.29)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Volkswagen, Deutsche Post, BASF and Deutsche Telekom
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Volkswagen, Deutsche Post, BASF and Deutsche Telekom
CVR Partners Prices Senior Notes Offering Worth $645 Million
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 7:56AM CDT
CVR Partners (UAN) has declared the pricing of senior secured notes offering worth $645 million.
IOSP: 47.24 (+1.22), UAN: 8.04 (unch)
Business Model Analysis in Antimicrobial Coatings for Medical Devices Key Players - Global Forecast to 2020
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 07, 4:37PM CDT
Antimicrobial coatings are layered onto medical devices intended to interact with biological systems. Incessant research globally for developing highly biocompatible coatings to reduce the risk of infections is a pivotal factor stimulating the growth of the global antimicrobial coatings market for medical devices. This has led to the development of metallic (including silver, copper, and zinc) and non-metallic coatings (polymers and organic coatings, among others).
4 German Stocks That Are Buys Right Now
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 10:36AM CDT
Germany has remained the Eurozone's strongest performer over an extended period.
Dycom Industries, Movado Group, Church & Dwight, BASF and Autoliv highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 8:30AM CDT
Dycom Industries, Movado Group, Church & Dwight, BASF and Autoliv highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
CHD: 101.30 (+0.64), ALV: 107.30 (+2.17), MOV: 22.34 (+0.60), DY: 94.98 (+2.55)