Diversified Chemicals

OVERVIEW Chemicals are essential to millions of consumer goods, enabling hi-tech advances in industries as diverse as aerospace, computing and telecommunications. The chemical industry comprises companies engaged in the conversion of raw materials -- oil, natural gas, air, water, metals -- that...

OVERVIEW Chemicals are essential to millions of consumer goods, enabling hi-tech advances in industries as diverse as aerospace, computing and telecommunications. The chemical industry comprises companies engaged in the conversion of raw materials -- oil, natural gas, air, water, metals -- that...

Celgene Corporation (CELG) is all set to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2010 results on January 27, 2011. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is 67 cents, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2010 is $2.49, up 29.6%. Third...

Celgene Corporation (CELG) is all set to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2010 results on January 27, 2011. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is 67 cents, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2010 is $2.49, up 29.6%. Third...

DuPont (NYSE: DD) declared a first quarter common stock dividend of 41 cents per share payable March 14 to stockholders of record February 15. This dividend is the same as what was paid in the fourth quarter 2010. This is the 426th consecutive quarterly dividend since the company's first...

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced plans to expand its 14-year relationship with Asian Paints Ltd. to accelerate growth of the companies' non-decorative coatings businesses in India. As part of a new agreement, PPG and APL will restructure their existing non-decorative coatings businesses...

Earnings Preview 1/21/11 Next week the fourth quarter earnings season is in full swing. A total of 481 firms are due to report, including 129 S&P 500 firms. So far the earnings season seems to be going well. The firms reporting this week include several icons of U.S. business, including almost...

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) reported net income (GAAP) of $205 million or $1.24 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $142 million or 85 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. However, adjusted net income was $207 million or $1.25 per share versus $144 million or 86 cents per...

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) reported net income (GAAP) of $205 million or $1.24 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $142 million or 85 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. However, adjusted net income was $207 million or $1.25 per share versus $144 million or 86 cents per...

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) reported net income (GAAP) of $205 million or $1.24 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $142 million or 85 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. However, adjusted net income was $207 million or $1.25 per share versus $144 million or 86 cents per...

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) reported net income (GAAP) of $205 million or $1.24 per share in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with $142 million or 85 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. However, adjusted net income was $207 million or $1.25 per share versus $144 million or 86 cents per...

Deutsche Bank has published a research report on PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) after the company reported its upside of $2B in cash after the quarterly earnings report. In the report, Deutsche Bank writes "PPG shares fell 2% post the Q4 release as strong segment results were overshadowed by concerns...

Citigroup has published a research report on PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) after the company reported a solid beat on 4Q earnings. In the report, Citigroup writes "PPG finished 2010 on a strong note, with strength in chlor-alkali, optical and specialty materials, and aerospace helping push 4Q EPS to...

Specialty chemical manufacturers have seen volumes rise off the 2009 lows as the global economy comes humming back to life. Solutia Inc. (SOA) is expected to post double digit earnings growth in both 2010 and 2011. Solutia manufactures a diverse group of chemicals including Saflex, an interlayer...

Specialty chemical manufacturers have seen volumes rise off the 2009 lows as the global economy comes humming back to life. Solutia Inc. (SOA) is expected to post double digit earnings growth in both 2010 and 2011. Solutia manufactures a diverse group of chemicals including Saflex, an interlayer...