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Sherwin-Williams Rallies 23% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

SHW's robust earnings performance, positive guidance and solid growth in its Paint Stores Group unit inspire confidence in the stock.

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Nexa Resources to Sell Pukaqaqa Project to Optimize Portfolio

NEXA inks deal to sell its Pukaqaqa greenfield project to improve cash flow and returns.

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Methanex Expands With the $2B Acquisition of OCI's Methanol Business

MEOH acquires OCI's methanol business for $2.05 billion, boosting global production and entering the ammonia market.

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FMC Shares Rise 10% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?

FMC gains on its efforts to expand its product portfolio through new product launches and restructuring and cost-reduction actions.

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Madhurima Das

B2Gold Stock Trading Cheaper Than Industry at 6.44x: Buy or Hold?

BTG is currently undervalued. We analyze the company's growth prospects to determine if now is a good time to scoop up the stock or exercise restraint.

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Avient Prices $650 Million Senior Notes Offering Due 2031

AVNT announces the pricing of its $650-million senior notes offering due 2031 to redeem outstanding 2025 notes.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Nurtrien (NTR) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Nutrien (NTR) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Sumit Singh

4 Bargain Stocks With Low Price-to-Cash Flow to Record September Gains

Value investing is essentially about selecting stocks that are usually cheap but fundamentally sound. UHS, ENS, KGC & UNM boast a low P/CF ratio.

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Here's Why You Should Hold Onto Eastman Chemical Stock for Now

While EMN faces headwinds from weak demand and inventory de-stocking in certain markets, it benefits from cost management, pricing actions and innovation.

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Sandstorm Gold Gives Updates on its Portfolio Developments

SAND provides updates on key development projects, highlighting significant milestones and progress across its portfolio of streaming and royalty assets.

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PPG Industries to Exhibit Digital & Sustainable Solutions in Frankfurt

Demonstrations of PPG's latest digital technologies will include tools from the PPG LINQ digital ecosystem that improve body shop precision and productivity.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: Potlatch (PCH)

Operating as a REIT and a wood products manufacturer with acres of timberland across several states, volatile lumber prices appear to be weighing on Potlatch's (PCH) business operations.

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First Majestic to Acquire Gatos Silver to Boost Production Profile

AG inks deal to buy Gatos Silver. This acquisition will enhance its scale and be accretive to cash flow, production and mineral reserves.

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Cabot's Shares Rise 18% in Six Months: What's Driving the Stock?

CBT's upside is fueled by strong segment performance, consistent earnings beat and an upbeat fiscal 2024 outlook.

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Maharathi Basu

5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Watch as Easing Inflation Lifts Rate Cut Bets

Investors would do well to monitor broker-loved stocks like ASIX, ALGT, CVI, WBD and DXC for high returns.

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Sweta Killa

5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in Historically Weak September

Vertiv Holdings, Charles River, Cabot, Leidos Holdings and HCA Healthcare could be solid choices for a historically weak September.

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Anindya Barman

CF Industries' Shares Up 9% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock?

While CF benefits from higher nitrogen demand in key regions backed by supportive agricultural fundamentals, weaker prices cast a pall on its prospects.

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Anindya Barman

Barrick's Shares Gain 11% in a Month: Time to Buy the Stock?

While GOLD's actions to drive production, solid financial health and healthy growth trajectory paint a promising picture, its high costs warrant caution.

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Element Solutions Agrees to Divest MacDermid Graphics Solutions

ESI's portfolio will be more concentrated and better positioned for faster growth and higher cash flow conversion in the future.

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Axalta Coating Systems' Stock Up 11% in 6 Months: What's Driving It?

AXTA shares climb on strong second-quarter results and upwardly revised earnings estimates.

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Huntsman Gains on Downstream Expansion Amid Demand & Pricing Woes

While HUN faces headwinds from soft demand conditions, it benefits from investment in downstream businesses and strategic acquisitions.

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Ashland Wraps Up Nutraceuticals Business Sale to Turnspire Affiliate

ASH's nutraceuticals business provides nutrition product producers with a diverse selection of active ingredients and formulation aids.

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ATI's Board Authorizes $700 Million Share Buyback Program

This stock repurchase program renewal demonstrates ATI's confidence in its long-term financial performance, as well as its strong cash and liquidity position.

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BHP's Copper Growth Plans Under Review by South Australian Government

BHP Group's expansion plans for Olympic Dam is set to double its copper production in South Australia by the mid-2030s.

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Kronos Worldwide's Shares Rally 31% in 6 Months: Here's Why

KRO gains on healthy demand for TiO2 in major markets, actions to increase selling prices and internal cost initiatives.

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