Specialty Chemicals

Unconfirmed Rumor that EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. (DD) is eyeing Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) rumored price in $82 range.

The Board of Directors of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.235 per share, payable on October 29, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2010.

Dollar Stores Inc (NYSE: FDO) is expected to post its FQ4 EPS of $0.51. Worthington Industries Inc (NYSE: WOR) may earn $0.24 per share in the fiscal first quarter. Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) is likely to post its Q4 EPS at $0.29. Xyratex Ltd (NASDAQ: XRTX) may report its Q3 earnings of $0.99...

Leading cleaning and sanitation products company Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has agreed to acquire Australian cleaning and hygiene products maker Cleantec for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the Australian anti-trust authorities and other closing conditions. Cleantec, a...

Landec Corp. (NASDAQ: LNDC) reports Q1 earnings of $0.09 versus consensus of $0.09. Landec Corp. reports revenues of $65.0 million versus consensus of $69.37 million. "For the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, we generated $2.3 million in net income and $4.4 million of positive cash flow from...

Landec Corporation (Nasdaq: LNDC), today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended August 29, 2010. Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 were $65.0 million compared to revenues of $60.9 million for the first quarter a year ago. Net income was $2.3 million or $0....

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that its Building Solutions Group has acquired Park Dis Ticaret A.S., a leading supplier of sealants, tapes and membranes to the construction markets in Turkey. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Park has annual sales of approximately $10 million. Terms...

Jefferies maintains its Hold rating on shares of Rockwell Collins (NYSE: ROC) and raises its price target to $60 form $55. It recognizes the quality of the business and opportunities in military and commercial communications and navigation markets. Jefferies believes a premium valuation, along with...

Jefferies & Company, Inc has published a research report for Ecolab. (NYSE: ECL) In the report, Jefferies & Company writes "Ecolab presents one of the best long-term growth profiles in the chemical sector, in our view, with a strong balance sheet and sustainable FCF. With catalysts tilted...

Jefferies & Company, Inc has published a research report for Ecolab. (NYSE: ECL) In the report, Jefferies & Company writes "Ecolab presents one of the best long-term growth profiles in the chemical sector, in our view, with a strong balance sheet and sustainable FCF. With catalysts tilted...

Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG) may post its FQ4 EPS at $0.44. Sealy Corp (NYSE: ZZ) is likely to earn $0.05 per share in the third quarter. Landec Corp (NASDAQ: LNDC) is expected to post its Q1 EPS at $0.09. Standard Microsystems Corp (NASDAQ: SMSC) is estimated to report its Q2 earnings of $0.41 per...

5. BP Oil Spill? Hey, No Big Deal. It's All Cool. Here's a pop quiz for you: Do you remember, a few months ago, when a little company called BP (NYSE: BP) spilled some oil in the Gulf of Mexico? Not too much. Only about 205 million gallons. Made the news for a few months. You might have heard of...

Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) has been downgraded by Hilliard Lyons from Long-Term Buy to Neutral.

The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) has announced price increases for protective coatings products in the company's general industrial line serving the pipe and rebar markets. Pricing changes will take effect for all shipments on or after Oct. 15. The continued escalation in the price for epoxy, a...

Chicago, IL – September 21, 2010 - Stocks in this week's article include A. O. Smith Corp. (NYSE: AOS), The Cato Corp. (NYSE: CATO), Horace Mann Educators Corp. (NYSE: HMN), PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) and Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC). Kevin Matras talks about stocks making new highs...