Ferro's (FOE) Earnings and Revenues Trail Estimates in Q4

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 04,2020

Ferro (FOE) saw lower sales across its segments in the fourth quarter. It expects net sales to be flat to up 2% on a year-over-year basis in 2020.

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• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials
• earnings

Quaker Chemical (KWR) Q4 Earnings and Sales Top Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 04,2020

Sales related to Houghton and Norman Hay drive Quaker Chemical's (KWR) top line in Q4.

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• KWR Quick QuoteKWRNegative Net Change
• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

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• earnings

Steel Dynamics to Buy Zimmer to Support New Flat Roll Mill

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 03,2020

Through the Zimmer acquisition, Steel Dynamics (STLD) will be able to solidify its Southwest U.S. and Mexico growth strategy.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• SBSW Quick QuoteSBSWPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Yamana (AUY) to Divest Its Royalty Portfolio for $65 Million

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 03,2020

Yamana's (AUY) latest announcement is in sync with its efforts to optimize portfolio and improve financial flexibility.

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• AUY Quick QuoteAUYPositive Net Change
• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• SBSW Quick QuoteSBSWPositive Net Change

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• gold

Ingevity (NGVT) Authorizes Share Repurchase Worth $500M

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 03,2020

Ingevity's (NGVT) new authorization provides it with the flexibility to be opportunistic through 2020.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change
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ETF That Resisted Virus Scare in February & its Top Stocks

by Sweta Killa Published on March 02,2020

Solar ETF topped the list of the best performing ETFs in last month's virus-led broad market sell-off.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• VSLR Quick QuoteVSLRPositive Net Change
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• TAN Quick QuoteTANPositive Net Change

• alt-energy
• etfs

Is Daqo New Energy (DQ) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 02,2020

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change

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• pe-ratio
• undervalued-stocks
• valuation
• value-stocks

U. S. Steel Acquires POSCAL's 50% Ownership Interest in UPI

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 02,2020

U. S. Steel (X) and POSCAL believe that ownership by a single group will enable UPI to continue operating effectively.

• X Quick QuoteXNegative Net Change
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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• SBSW Quick QuoteSBSWPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Albemarle (ALB) Announces Hike of 5% in Quarterly Dividend

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 02,2020

Albemarle (ALB) hikes its dividend for the 26th consecutive year.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Koppers (KOP) Q4 Earnings Meet, Revenues Trail Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 02,2020

While Koppers (KOP) saw improved profitability in wood-preservation businesses, it witnessed weaker demand for carbon-related products in Q4.

• KOP Quick QuoteKOPNegative Net Change
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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials
• earnings

Mosaic (MOS) Declares Sales Volumes & Revenues of Segments

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 28,2020

Mosaic's (MOS) Phosphates unit sales volume rise nearly 17% year over year in January 2020.

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• MOS Quick QuoteMOSPositive Net Change
• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• SBSW Quick QuoteSBSWPositive Net Change

• agriculture
• basic-materials

Cabot Launches Engineered Elastomer Composites Solutions

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 28,2020

Cabot's (CBT) E2C solutions are geared to raise the bar in tire performance, while offering tire production efficiencies.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Air Products to Exhibit Industrial Gas Use for Food Processing

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 28,2020

At Air Products' (APD) booth in Anaheim, specific processes and challenges of attendees will be addressed by industry specialists.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Dow (DOW) Declares Completion of Senior Notes Offering

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

Dow (DOW) will use the net proceeds to fund the redemption of existing notes and repay other debts.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Declares Proposed Offering of Senior Notes

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) plans to use the net proceeds from the offerings to repurchase earlier-announced tender offers of AK Steel.

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Southern Copper (SCCO) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Beat

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

Southern Copper's (SCCO) fourth-quarter top and bottom line improved on a year-over-year basis on higher sales volume of copper, silver and molybdenum, and higher silver prices

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• basic-materials
• earnings

Element Solutions (ESI) Q4 Earnings and Sales Top Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

Element Solutions (ESI) gained from stability in Asian electronics and cost control actions in Q4.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials
• earnings

Steel Dynamics Hikes Dividend, Approves $500M Share Buyback

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 27,2020

The dividend hike and additional share repurchase authorization demonstrate Steel Dynamics' (STLD) confidence in generating industry-leading strong free cash flow in both strong and weak market environments.

• STLD Quick QuoteSTLDNegative Net Change
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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

U.S. Silica's (SLCA) Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates in Q4

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

Lower sales volumes hurt U.S. Silica's (SLCA) Q4 results.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• SBSW Quick QuoteSBSWPositive Net Change

• basic-materials
• earnings

Univar (UNVR) Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates in Q4

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

While Univar (UNVR) gained from the Nexeo buyout in Q4, lower demand in global industrial markets affected its results.

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• UNVR Quick QuoteUNVRPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Tronox (TROX) Q4 Earnings In Line, Revenues Lag Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

Higher year-over-year titanium dioxide pigment sales drove Tronox's (TROX) top line in Q4.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change
• TROX Quick QuoteTROXNegative Net Change

• basic-materials
• earnings

Carpenter Technology Hurt by Bleak Transportation Demand

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

Soft transportation demand amid trade concerns and dismal global light vehicle markets expected to impact Carpenter Technology's (CRS) performance.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Valmont (VMI) Announces Hike of 20% in Quarterly Dividend

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 26,2020

The increase in Valmont's (VMI) quarterly dividend showcases its commitment to deliver sustained, long-term profitable growth to its shareholders.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
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• basic-materials

Century Aluminum (CENX) Launches Natur-Al Aluminum Products

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 25,2020

Century Aluminum's (CENX) Natur-Al aluminum products allow it to achieve CO2 levels below one-fourth of the industry average.

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• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
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• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials

Air Products JV Starts Work on Industrial Gases Hub in Jubail

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 25,2020

The investment in Jubail demonstrates the full suite of Air Products' (APD) capabilities in support of sustainable energy and chemicals production to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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• CMC Quick QuoteCMCNegative Net Change
• DQ Quick QuoteDQPositive Net Change
• NG Quick QuoteNGPositive Net Change

• basic-materials