Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) 52.59 $WLK
West Virginians sue chemical producer after chlorine leak
The Intelligencer - Fri Sep 02, 1:05PM CDT
PROCTOR, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians are suing one of the nation's largest chlorine producers after a cloud of chlorine gas leaked from a railcar inside a company chemical plant near their homes.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical (WLK) Wraps Up Axiall Acquisition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 6:26AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) has concluded the acquisition of Axiall Corporation in an all-cash deal.
TSE: 58.51 (+0.92), WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), CC: 13.63 (+0.16), NL: 5.40 (+0.10)
Westlake Chemical Completes Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 7:52AM CDT
--Expected Annual Cost Synergies of Approximately $100 Million
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.05% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 3:45PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.16 to a high of $52.46. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $52.40 on volume of 425,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
U.S. Chemical Output Ticks Higher in July on Market Recovery
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 9:34AM CDT
U.S. chemical production advanced in July on improvement across several major end-use markets.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), LYB: 79.72 (+1.24), CE: 64.59 (+0.84), EMN: 68.58 (+0.81), DOW: 54.18 (+0.38)
Westlake Chemical (WLK) Completes New $1B Credit Agreement
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 6:56AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has declared the completion of a new $1 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement.
TSE: 58.51 (+0.92), WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Concludes Revolving Credit Agreement
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 5:45AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced today the completion of a new $1 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement. This new revolving credit facility will have a five year maturity date and replaces the previous asset-based revolving facility which has been terminated. This new revolving credit facility provides for working capital and general corporate purposes for the company.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Upgrade Alert for Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 24, 3:16AM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) was upgraded from Sector Perform to Outperform at RBC Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $51.98 on volume of 1.6 million shares, above average daily volume of 869,000. Westlake Chemical has overhead space with shares priced $51.98, or 23.7% below the average consensus analyst price target of $68.10. The stock should hit resistance at its 200-day moving average (MA) of $52.52, as well as support at its 50-day MA of $46.88.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Watch for Westlake Chemical to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 2.73% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 23, 2:40PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.55 to a high of $53.63. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $51.07 on volume of 989,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Chemical Announces Preliminary Results of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain Axiall Notes
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 22, 7:00AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake"
today announced that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2016 (the "Early Participation Date", the aggregate principal amounts listed in the table below of each series of notes listed in the table below (the "Existing Axiall Notes", previously issued by Axiall Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Spinco Inc. (together, "Axiall", have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in connection with Westlake's offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers" announced on August 8, 2016. Concurrently with the Exchange Offers, Axiall is soliciting consents (the "Consent Solicitations" to amend the indentures governing the Existing Axiall Notes (the "Existing Axiall Indentures".
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Technical Roundup on Chemicals Stocks -- Platform Specialty Products, Westlake Chemical, Ferro, and Methanex
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 19, 7:15AM CDT
Stock-Callers.com shifts investors' focus on these four Specialty Chemicals stocks, namely, Platform Specialty Products Corp. (NYSE: PAH), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Ferro Corp. (NYSE: FOE), and Methanex Corp. (NASDAQ: MEOH). According to the "Global Specialty Chemical Market Professional Survey Report 2016," the global Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing demand for enhanced chemicals. Challenges ahead include the rising cost of raw materials, environmental concerns over the usage of specialty chemicals, and strict regulatory framework. Sign up today and download for free the research reports for the stocks covered today at:
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), FOE: 13.48 (+0.13), PAH: 9.34 (+0.44), MEOH: 31.62 (+1.67)
Westlake Chemical Provides an Update on the Pending Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 17, 5:45AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) provided an update today on its pending acquisition of Axiall Corporation (NYSE:AXLL). Axiall and Westlake have received all regulatory approvals required for the transaction, including clearance from both the U.S. and Canadian competition authorities. On August 1, 2016, Axiall filed a definitive proxy statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to notify Axiall's shareholders of a special meeting to be held on August 30, 2016 to vote on the transaction. Assuming the Axiall shareholders approve the transaction at that meeting, the closing is expected to occur on August 31, 2016.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Rises 2.06% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 11, 1:09PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $47.66 to a high of $48.84. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $48.36 on volume of 1.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Closes Offering of $750,000,000 of 3.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 and $700,000,000 of 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2046
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 10, 3:20PM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company" today announced that it has closed its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.600% senior unsecured notes due 2026 and $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior unsecured notes due 2046 (collectively, the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Chemical Announces Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain Axiall Notes
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 08, 7:30AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company" today announced that it has commenced, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement dated August 8, 2016 (the "Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement", an:
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Announces Pricing of $750,000,000 of Senior Notes Due 2026 and $700,000,000 of Senior Notes Due 2046
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 3:59PM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company" today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes" and $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2046 (the "2046 Notes," and together with the 2026 Notes, the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 7:52AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company" today announced that it intends to offer senior unsecured notes (the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 3:26PM CDT
--Cash flow from operations of $369.9 million for the first six months of 2016
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Why You Shouldn't Bet Against Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:41AM CDT
Westlake Chemical (WLK) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is a great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Axiall Corporation Buyout
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 3:03PM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
West Virginians sue chemical producer after chlorine leak
The Intelligencer - Fri Sep 02, 1:05PM CDT
PROCTOR, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians are suing one of the nation's largest chlorine producers after a cloud of chlorine gas leaked from a railcar inside a company chemical plant near their homes.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical (WLK) Wraps Up Axiall Acquisition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 6:26AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) has concluded the acquisition of Axiall Corporation in an all-cash deal.
TSE: 58.51 (+0.92), WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), CC: 13.63 (+0.16), NL: 5.40 (+0.10)
Westlake Chemical Completes Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 7:52AM CDT
--Expected Annual Cost Synergies of Approximately $100 Million
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.05% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 3:45PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.16 to a high of $52.46. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $52.40 on volume of 425,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
U.S. Chemical Output Ticks Higher in July on Market Recovery
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 29, 9:34AM CDT
U.S. chemical production advanced in July on improvement across several major end-use markets.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), LYB: 79.72 (+1.24), CE: 64.59 (+0.84), EMN: 68.58 (+0.81), DOW: 54.18 (+0.38)
Westlake Chemical (WLK) Completes New $1B Credit Agreement
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 26, 6:56AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has declared the completion of a new $1 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement.
TSE: 58.51 (+0.92), WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Concludes Revolving Credit Agreement
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 5:45AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced today the completion of a new $1 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement. This new revolving credit facility will have a five year maturity date and replaces the previous asset-based revolving facility which has been terminated. This new revolving credit facility provides for working capital and general corporate purposes for the company.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Upgrade Alert for Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 24, 3:16AM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) was upgraded from Sector Perform to Outperform at RBC Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $51.98 on volume of 1.6 million shares, above average daily volume of 869,000. Westlake Chemical has overhead space with shares priced $51.98, or 23.7% below the average consensus analyst price target of $68.10. The stock should hit resistance at its 200-day moving average (MA) of $52.52, as well as support at its 50-day MA of $46.88.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Watch for Westlake Chemical to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 2.73% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 23, 2:40PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.55 to a high of $53.63. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $51.07 on volume of 989,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Chemical Announces Preliminary Results of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain Axiall Notes
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 22, 7:00AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake"
today announced that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2016 (the "Early Participation Date", the aggregate principal amounts listed in the table below of each series of notes listed in the table below (the "Existing Axiall Notes", previously issued by Axiall Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Spinco Inc. (together, "Axiall", have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in connection with Westlake's offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers" announced on August 8, 2016. Concurrently with the Exchange Offers, Axiall is soliciting consents (the "Consent Solicitations" to amend the indentures governing the Existing Axiall Notes (the "Existing Axiall Indentures". WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Technical Roundup on Chemicals Stocks -- Platform Specialty Products, Westlake Chemical, Ferro, and Methanex
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 19, 7:15AM CDT
Stock-Callers.com shifts investors' focus on these four Specialty Chemicals stocks, namely, Platform Specialty Products Corp. (NYSE: PAH), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Ferro Corp. (NYSE: FOE), and Methanex Corp. (NASDAQ: MEOH). According to the "Global Specialty Chemical Market Professional Survey Report 2016," the global Specialty Chemicals industry is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing demand for enhanced chemicals. Challenges ahead include the rising cost of raw materials, environmental concerns over the usage of specialty chemicals, and strict regulatory framework. Sign up today and download for free the research reports for the stocks covered today at:
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), FOE: 13.48 (+0.13), PAH: 9.34 (+0.44), MEOH: 31.62 (+1.67)
Westlake Chemical Provides an Update on the Pending Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 17, 5:45AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) provided an update today on its pending acquisition of Axiall Corporation (NYSE:AXLL). Axiall and Westlake have received all regulatory approvals required for the transaction, including clearance from both the U.S. and Canadian competition authorities. On August 1, 2016, Axiall filed a definitive proxy statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to notify Axiall's shareholders of a special meeting to be held on August 30, 2016 to vote on the transaction. Assuming the Axiall shareholders approve the transaction at that meeting, the closing is expected to occur on August 31, 2016.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Rises 2.06% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 11, 1:09PM CDT
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $47.66 to a high of $48.84. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $48.36 on volume of 1.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Closes Offering of $750,000,000 of 3.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 and $700,000,000 of 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2046
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 10, 3:20PM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company"
today announced that it has closed its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.600% senior unsecured notes due 2026 and $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior unsecured notes due 2046 (collectively, the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Chemical Announces Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Certain Axiall Notes
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 08, 7:30AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company"
today announced that it has commenced, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement dated August 8, 2016 (the "Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement", an: WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Announces Pricing of $750,000,000 of Senior Notes Due 2026 and $700,000,000 of Senior Notes Due 2046
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 3:59PM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company"
today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes" and $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2046 (the "2046 Notes," and together with the 2026 Notes, the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Westlake Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 7:52AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake" or the "Company"
today announced that it intends to offer senior unsecured notes (the "Notes" to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and to certain non-United States persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 3:26PM CDT
--Cash flow from operations of $369.9 million for the first six months of 2016
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
Why You Shouldn't Bet Against Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:41AM CDT
Westlake Chemical (WLK) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is a great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Axiall Corporation Buyout
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 3:03PM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
WLK: 52.59 (+1.00), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
