Kronos, Polypore Attract Funds In Recent Quarters

Three stocks in the highly rated Chemicals-Specialty industry group made the Stock Spotlight screen in Wednesday's IBD. Let's look at the earnings, the bases and fund support. Kronos (KRO) makes titanium dioxide pigment, which is used in paint, plastics, paper and fibers. The company grew earnings 267%, 3,200% and 671% in the past three quarters. Revenue growth accelerated from 21% to 24% to 31% in the same period. The midcap stock is a turnaround