Bayer (BAYRY) Raises Offer to Buy Monsanto to $125/Share
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 15, 10:30AM CDT
In a bid to create a global leader in agriculture, Bayer has raised its all-cash offer to Monsanto from $122 per share to $125 per share.
MON: 106.77 (+0.65), INVA: 12.87 (+1.17)
Will Monsanto Consider Bayer's Sweetened Bid or Buy BASF?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 15, 9:26AM CDT
Leading agricultural chemicals firm Monsanto Company (MON) recently received a non-binding, revised acquisition proposal from German drug and chemical organization, Bayer AG.
MON: 106.77 (+0.65), SYT: 78.62 (+0.42), DD: 69.17 (-0.07)
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: 33.81 (-0.60), TE: 27.64 (-0.01), ALB: 84.17 (-0.94)
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: 4.98 (+0.02)
BASF and Aspen Aerogels Announce Strategic Partnership
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 22, 8:00AM CDT
BASF SE ("BASF"
ASPN: 4.98 (+0.02)
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: 84.17 (-0.94), DOW: 53.67 (unch)
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: 63.42 (-2.76), ALB: 84.17 (-0.94)
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: 50.27 (+0.03), PPG: 104.71 (-0.77)
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: 84.17 (-0.94), MEOH: 28.02 (+0.16)
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: 84.17 (-0.94), DOW: 53.67 (unch)
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: 98.24 (-0.27), ALV: 105.80 (+1.27)
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: 50.27 (+0.03), PPG: 104.71 (-0.77)
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: 50.27 (+0.03), ALB: 84.17 (-0.94)
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: 32.65 (+0.04), PPG: 104.71 (-0.77)
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: 50.27 (+0.03), UAN: 7.31 (-0.14)
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: 98.24 (-0.27), ALV: 105.80 (+1.27), MOV: 22.59 (+0.23), DY: 94.05 (-1.37)