Diversified Chemicals

Deutsche Bank has published a research report on Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) after the company reported 2011 guidance well above expectations. In the report, Deutsche Bank writes "Solutia's investor meeting exceeding expectations with 2011 guidance well above consensus, strong arguments for margin...

Below are the top chemicals-major diversified stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of dividend yield. Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) has a dividend yield of 4.00%. OLN's shares closed at $19.29 yesterday. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (NYSE: DD) has a dividend yield of 3.40%. DD's shares...

The broader markets are slightly positive with just under a half hour left to trading, but three particular stocks are exceptionally strong today. Silver Wheaton Corp (NYSE: SLW) is up 7% this afternoon, gaining more than $2 per share to $34.69. The company was downgraded this morning by BMO...

The Trade Deficit fell in September to $44.00 billion after it rose in August to $46.48 billion. The fall in the trade deficit is very good news for the economy. The trade deficit was also smaller than the $44.8 billion consensus expectation. On a year-over-year basis, the total trade deficit was...

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Accuray Inc (ARAY) Agilysys Inc (AGYS) Ashland Inc (ASH) Boston Pvt Fin Holdings Inc (BPFH) Cardionet Inc (BEAT) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. AGILYSYS INC (AGYS): Free Stock Analysis Report ACCURAY INC (ARAY): Free...

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) performance in F2010 (ended September) represented almost a full recovery from a weak F2009, and the company appears to be on track to achieve its F2012 EPS target of $3.00/sh in F2011, J.P. Morgan reports. “Cabot reported $2.82/sh EPS for the full F2010 compared to $0...

David K. Randall, Associated Press Business Writer Stocks mixed in early trading; Gold jumps Stocks mixed in early trading, European shares rebound, gold up NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are narrowly mixed in early trading, one day after the stock market's most watched measure snapped a six-day streak of...

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 9, 2010 – Zacks Equity Research highlights: EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. (DD) as the Bull of the Day and Monsanto Company (MON) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Manpower (MAN), Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and...

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced that yesterday it priced $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The sale of the notes is expected to close on or about Nov. 12, subject to customary closing conditions. Of the amount offered, $250 million of 1.900-percent senior notes...

DuPont (DD) is focused on capturing $1 billion in working capital productivity gains during 2011-2013. The company is also on track to achieve a combined $600 million in benefits from fixed cost productivity and restructuring actions. DuPont is executing strategies for further development and...

In a report released this morning, Goldman Sachs said that it is reiterating its Conviction Buy and is raising its 12-month target price to $18 (+$2) on shares of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN). “We are raising our 2010/2011/2012 EPS estimates to $0.69/$1.45/ $1.85 from $0.49/$1.00/$1.33 and...

• UBS (NYSE: UBS) upgraded Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) to “buy” from "neutral," taking the price target to $25 from $20 • Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) weakened after reports in the Aviation Week asserted the firm had alerted several early Dreamliner customers of delays of up to ten months. However, the...

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today: Actelion Ltd (ALIOF) Air Methods Corp (AIRM) Cabot Corp (CBT) Crawford & Co (CRD.B) Crocs Inc (CROX) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List. AIR METHODS CRP (AIRM): Free Stock Analysis Report CABOT CORP (CBT): Free Stock...

Goldman Sachs has published a research report on Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) following impressive 3Q results. In the report, Goldman Sachs writes "Huntsman (HUN) reported impressive 3Q2010 adj. EBITDA of $273 mn, beating our/consensus estimate of $235 mn. Sales of $2.4 bn grew 14% yoy and...

Deutsche Bank has published a research report on Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) after meeting with the company's CFO which showed how volumes and pricing should offset raw material costs. In the report, Deutsche Bank writes "While Eastman is experiencing higher raw material costs (ethane, propane,...