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A record backlog of plants, led by a new electronics win, is the clearest evidence yet of how Linde keeps topping itself up, and of how slowly that shows up in the stock.

LyondellBasell says Middle East polyethylene outages may support margins beyond the near term as cost cuts and North American assets sharpen operating leverage.

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Huntsman (HUN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -100.00% and +7.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

LyondellBasell heads into Q2 earnings with tighter petrochemical supply, stronger pricing and a Bayport restart expected to support margins and profitability.

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While DOW is expected to have benefited from its cost and productivity actions, soft demand in certain markets is likely to have hurt its Q2 performance.

Dow's global footprint clashes with negative cash flow, while LyondellBasell generates positive free cash despite a steeper revenue decline.

The material uses LYB CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content.

LYB partners with Mondelez, Amcor and Taghleef to launch 75% recycled-content packaging for Marabou chocolate bars using CirculenRevive polymers.

DOW's strong liquidity and cash flow support growth investments and shareholder returns as rising EPS estimates add to the outlook.

DOW has climbed 15.5% YTD on cost cuts, growth investments and North American feedstock advantages, but weak demand and cost pressures cloud the near-term outlook.

CF benefits from strong global nitrogen demand and higher fertilizer prices, but rising natural gas costs challenge its margin outlook.

Shares of commodity chemical producer Dow have had a rough time lately. Dow stock was down 1.5% in early trading on Tuesday at $27.51, on pace for its 11th consecutive drop. Today’s price would be the lowest close since Jan. 29, 2026, when it closed at $27.16, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

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NUE has surged 46.9% YTD as rising earnings estimates, capacity expansions, acquisitions and higher steel prices support growth prospects.

Here is how LyondellBasell (LYB) and Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (USNZY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

LyondellBasell Industries recently completed the sale of selected European olefins and polyolefins assets to AEQUITA and reported Q1 2026 earnings of US$0.49 per share, exceeding analyst expectations and marking a 48% year-over-year increase. These results, alongside sharply higher Q2 earnings estimates and a top Zacks ranking, highlight rising confidence in the company’s efforts to reshape its portfolio and earnings base. We’ll now examine how the stronger-than-expected earnings and...

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Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors expected to enjoy positive earnings growth.

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Conagra, General Mills and Campbell's lead the list of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.

CE's CO2-based POM resin wins fuel pump module adoption, supporting sustainability goals without changing existing production processes.

Orion starts circular carbon black production in China, adding ECORAX grades from tire pyrolysis oil to meet growing global demand.

The global energy state of play 100 days into the worst supply shock in modern history has confounded analysts and investors alike.

Celanese will close its Ulsan facility and shift Engineered Materials production to China and India to boost Asia's efficiency.

IPI raises its share repurchase authorization to $50M, backed by stronger operations and a healthier balance sheet.

As we wade closer to the 2026 Q2 earnings season, the overall earnings picture remains strong and broad-based, with the recent 2026 Q1 cycle aligning nicely with the positive trend.

Avient launches eight new natural graphite Therma-Tech grades, targeting lighter, lower-cost thermal management with sustainability benefits.

H.B. Fuller invests in VerdaFresh to boost recyclable packaging, helping cut waste and lower material use and carbon impact.