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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: 52.13 (-0.43), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Westlake Chemical Completes Acquisition of Axiall Corporation
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 7:52AM CDT
--Expected Annual Cost Synergies of Approximately $100 Million
WLK: 52.13 (-0.43), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Axiall Statement: Chlorine Railcar Leak at Natrium Plant
BusinessWire - Sat Aug 27, 12:56PM CDT
Axiall Corporation (NYSE:AXLL) statement: At approximately 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, a rail tanker car loaded with liquid chlorine developed a leak inside the Axiall Natrium chemical facility, which is located in Marshall County near Proctor, W.Va. The rail car is no longer leaking. Hazmat crews are on site and are evaluating the railcar and area of the leak. The Natrium plant was evacuated and is currently shut down.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
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: 55.70 (-0.29), WLK: 52.13 (-0.43), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Axiall & ICWUC Local #45 Announce Results of Contract Ratification Vote
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 17, 6:52PM CDT
Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) and International Chemical Workers' Union Council Local #45C today announced election results of a collective bargaining agreement at its Eagle Natrium LLC subsidiary, which operates as Axiall Natrium, chemicals facility located in Marshall County, W.Va.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
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: 52.13 (-0.43), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Should You Dump Monsanto (MON) Stock from Your Portfolio?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 16, 10:03AM CDT
On Aug 16, 2016, we issued an updated research report on premium agro-chemical firm Monsanto Company (MON).
MON: 106.57 (+0.50), AG: 13.35 (+0.03), ABX: 18.91 (-0.13), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Dow (DOW) Subsidiary Grants Plextein License to EPL BAS
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 11, 8:45AM CDT
The Dow Chemical Company's (DOW) fully-owned unit, Dow AgroSciences, and EPL Bio Analytical Services (EPL BAS) declared a license agreement granting EPL BAS access to patented intellectual property.
IOSP: 59.89 (+0.59), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), DOW: 53.90 (unch), IPHS: 42.48 (+0.30)
Axiall Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Results
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 08, 5:45AM CDT
Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
Innospec (IOSP) Catches Eye: Stock Adds 7.4% in Session
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 05, 7:45AM CDT
Innospec Inc. (IOSP) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 7% on the day.
IOSP: 59.89 (+0.59), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
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: 52.13 (-0.43), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
FMC Corp (FMC) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Ups FY16 EPS View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 7:03AM CDT
FMC Corp. (FMC) reported a profit of $65.2 million or 49 cents per share in second-quarter 2016.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), FMC: 46.91 (+0.20), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99)
Chemical Stocks Aug 3 Earnings Preview: ALB, TROX & More
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 02, 8:23AM CDT
We take a look at four chemical companies that are slated to report their quarterly results on Aug 3.
ALB: 82.95 (-0.09), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), TROX: 9.14 (+0.06), NGVT: 44.49 (-0.82)
Royal(R) Building Products' Build Bold(TM) Contest Winner Featured on "Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford"
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 8:00AM CDT
Royal(R) Building Products announces its Build Bold(TM) contest winner's exterior home makeover reveal on the nationally syndicated TV show "Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford" the week of August 1, 2016. The "Curb Appeal Makeover" episode features the winner, Karen O'Leary, from Guilford, Conn.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02)
LyondellBasell (LYB) Q2 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 29, 8:27AM CDT
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) reported adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $2.45 per share for second-quarter 2016.
LYB: 79.50 (+0.03), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99)
Methanex (MEOH) Q2 Loss Lower than Expected, Sales Beat
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 29, 8:09AM CDT
Methanex Corporation's (MEOH) recorded net loss (attributable to Methanex shareholders) of $3 million or 8 cents per share in the second quarter of 2016.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99), MEOH: 32.09 (-0.28)
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Misses Q2 Earnings & Sales Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 29, 7:59AM CDT
Eastman Chemical's (EMN) second-quarter revenues and adjusted earnings trailed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.
EMN: 66.79 (-1.52), AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99)
Dow Chemical (DOW) Q2 Earnings Outshine, Profit Shoots Up
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 2:25PM CDT
Dow Chemical's (DOW) second-quarter revenues and adjusted earnings topped the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), DD: 69.41 (-0.28), DOW: 53.90 (unch), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99)
Air Products (APD) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, View Raised
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 9:42AM CDT
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) surpassed earnings expectations in third-quarter fiscal 2016 with adjusted earnings of $1.92 per share.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99), APD: 157.40 (unch)
Praxair (PX) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revenues; Revises View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 8:00AM CDT
Praxair Inc.'s (PX) for second-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share came above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35, while revenues of $2.665 billion exceeded our estimate of $2.61 billion.
AXLL: 33.00 (+0.02), PX: 122.24 (+0.08), SCL: 72.52 (+0.99)