Peter Neil
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Celanese Plans to Increase Acetate Tow Prices
Celanese (CE) plans to increase the prices for all of the acetate tow product grades. Celanese will increase the prices 10% starting on July 1 or as the contract allows. The higher prices will likely have a global impact.
Eastman Chemical Completes DEHA Capacity Expansion
Eastman Chemical (EMN) completed the debottlenecking of its diethylhydroxylamine unit in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The plant’s capacity is expected to increase 15%–20%. The company’s monopoly will likely continue.
Company & Industry Overviews Stanley Black & Decker to Pay Second-Quarter Dividend
In a press release on April 17, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced the key dates and rate for its second-quarter dividend.
Stanley Black & Decker’s Dividend Yield Is Recovering
As of May 31, Stanley Black & Decker’s (SWK) dividend yield stood at 2.07%.
PPG Industries to Display Powder Coatings at NeoCon 2019
PPG Industries (PPG) will display its entire range of industry-leading powder coatings for metal office furniture at NeoCon 2019.
Eastman Chemical Expands Impera Resins Production
On May 28, Eastman Chemical stock fell 1.3% and closed at $67.89. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has fallen 6.1%.
Honeywell Will Pay Q2 Dividend
In a press release on April 29, Honeywell (HON) announced the key dates for its second-quarter dividend.
How’s Honeywell Stock Performing in 2019?
Since the beginning of 2019, Honeywell (HON) stock has remained positive. On a year-to-date basis, Honeywell has gained ~26%.
How Did Deere’s Agriculture and Turf Segment Perform in Q2?
Deere’s (DE) Agriculture and Turf Equipment segment forms the largest portion of its revenue.
Deere’s Q2 Equipment Operations Revenue Reports 5.4% Growth
In the second quarter of fiscal 2019, Deere (DE) reported total revenue of $10.27 billion from its equipment operations.
Deere Plummets on Earnings Miss and Weak Guidance
Deere (DE) announced its fiscal 2019 second-quarter earnings results before the market opened on May 17.
How Is Sherwin-Williams’s Dividend Yield Trending?
As of the close of May 15, Sherwin-Williams’s dividend yield was at 1.04%.
What Investors Should Know about Sherwin-Williams’s Q2 Dividend
For the second quarter, SHW declared a dividend of $1.13 per share, a ~31.4% increase year-over-year.
Air Products Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.16 per Share
In a press release on May 14, Air Products and Chemicals’ (APD) board announced its regular quarterly cash dividend for the second quarter of 2019.
Honeywell Reaffirms Q2 and Full-Year 2019 Outlook
On a year-to-date basis, Honeywell has gained 28.6%. The stock has managed to outperform the S&P 500, which has gained 14.0%.
How Deere Stock Has Performed since Q1 Results
Deere (DE) is scheduled to announce its second-quarter earnings on May 17 before the market opens.
Ashland’s Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
In a press release on May 7, Ashland (ASH) announced a $200 million accelerated share repurchase program.
Honeywell Declares Q2 Dividend of $0.82 per Share
In a press release on April 29, Honeywell (HON) declared a regular cash dividend for the second quarter of 2019.
3M to Acquire Acelity and Cuts Down on Share Repurchases for 2019
In a press release on May 2, 3M (MMM) announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Acelity and its KCI subsidiaries.
Green Thumb Industries Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
In a press release on April 30, Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF) announced the appointment of William Gruver as a new member of its board of directors.
APD to Display Products at AISTech Conference in May
APD said that it would display a range of products and services for the steel industry at the AISTech exhibition, which will be held in Pittsburgh from May 6-8.
PPG COMEX Opens a New Distribution Center in Guadalajara
PPG Industries (PPG) announced that its PPG COMEX division opened a new distribution center in Guadalajara, Mexico.
3M’s Q1 Earnings Disappointed Investors
3M (MMM) announced its first-quarter earnings on April 25.
3M: Analysts’ Views before Its Q1 Earnings
Among the analysts tracking 3M, 32% recommended a “buy,” 47% recommended a “hold,” and 21% recommended a “sell.”
Analysts Expect 3M’s Revenues to Decline
3M (MMM), a diversified technology company, is expected to report revenues of $8.02 billion in the first quarter—a decrease of 3.0% YoY.
3M’s Stock Performance since Its Q4 Earnings
In a press release on April 21, 3M (MMM) said that it will announce its first-quarter earnings results before the market opens on April 25.
Will PPG Industries’ Q1 Revenues Fall?
Analysts expect PPG Industries (PPG) to post revenues of $3.68 billion in its first-quarter earnings release.
Why PPG Industries’ Adjusted Q1 Earnings Might Fall
In a press release on March 27, PPG Industries (PPG) said that it would announce its first-quarter earnings on April 18 before the market opens.
PPG Has a New Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
In a press release on April 8, PPG Industries announced that it has appointed Devashish Saxena as its new vice president and chief digital officer.
Celanese: Lori Ryerkerk Is the New CEO
In a press release on April 8, Celanese (CE) announced changes in its top leadership. Lori Ryerkerk will succeed Rohr as the company’s CEO.
A. Schulman Announced a Convertible Special Stock Dividend
In a press on April 3, A. Schulman declared a quarterly dividend of $15.00 per share for the holders of its convertible special stock.
PPG: Higher Prices for Automotive Refinish Products in China
In a press release on April 3, PPG Industries (PPG) said that it has increased the prices of its automotive refinish products in China.
Analyzing APD’s Stock Performance in 2019
As of March 28, Air Products and Chemicals has gained 18.8% in 2019. Air Products and Chemicals has outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY).
APD’s Dividend Yield Fell despite the Higher Dividend
As of March 28, Air Products and Chemicals’ dividend yield was 2.45%—30 basis points less than the fourth-quarter dividend yield of 2.75%.
Air Products and Chemicals Increased the Q1 Dividend
Air Products and Chemicals has declared a dividend of $1.16 per share, which represents an increase of ~5.5% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.
PPG Industries Appoints a Director of Government Affairs
In a press release on March 19, PPG Industries (PPG) announced that it appointed Emily Elizer as the director of government affairs.
J.P. Morgan Downgraded PPG Industries, Stock Fell 5.3%
On March 22, J.P. Morgan (JPM) downgraded PPG Industries’ (PPG) rating to “underweight” from “neutral.”
Eastman Chemical: Analysts’ Recommendations
For Eastman Chemical, 61% of the analysts recommended a “buy,” while 39% recommended a “hold.” None of the analysts recommended a “sell.”
Eastman Chemical: New Client Order for Its Tritan Copolyester
In a press release on March 21, Eastman Chemical (EMN) announced that Tritan will collaborate with Skullcandy.
Celanese Increases Acetyl Intermediate Prices
In a press release on March 20, Celanese (CE) announced a price increase on several acetyl intermediate products.
Basic Materials LyondellBasell’s New Hostalen ACP License
The new contract with Lianyungang Petrochemical for Hostalen ACP also signifies LyondellBasell’s (LYB) tenth Hostalen ACP line licensed in China that exceeds a capacity of 3.4 million tons per year.
LyondellBasell Expands in China with New License Grant
LyondellBasell announced today that has signed an agreement to grant Lianyungang Petrochemical a license for its Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process technology.
DowDuPont Subsidiary Confirms Share BuyBack after Separation
In a press release on March 18, Dow announced that it had confirmed the adoption of its stock repurchase plan.
Celanese’s ATEVA EVA Polymers: Higher Price
In a press release on March 13, Celanese (CE) announced that it would increase the price of its ATEVA EVA polymers.
PPG Launches Powercron 160 Electrocoat in North America
On March 12, PPG Industries (PPG) announced the launch of its Powercron 160 electrocoat in North America.
How Is Albemarle’s Dividend Yield Trending?
At the close of market on March 14, Albemarle (ALB), one of the biggest lithium producers, had a dividend yield of ~1.75%.
Albemarle Ups Its Quarterly Dividend for the 25th Straight Year
For the first quarter of 2019, Albemarle has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3675 per share.
Innovative Industrial Properties Up 3% on Solid Q4 2018 Results
Yesterday, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) announced its Q4 2018 earnings. IIPR reported rental revenue of $4.7 million—an increase of ~111% over Q4 2017.
DowDuPont’s Corteva Adds Two New Members to Its Board
In a press release today, DowDuPont said that it added two additional members to the future board of directors of Corteva Agriscience, DowDuPont’s agricultural division.
DowDuPont Board Approves Materials Science Division Separation
In a press release on March 8, DowDuPont (DWDP) made an announcement that its board of directors has approved the separation of DowDuPont’s Materials Science division.
3M Launches Expanded Beam Ferrule and Connector System
In a press release on March 5, 3M (MMM) announced that it unveiled its new Expanded Beam Optical Connector System.
Honeywell Launches New Online Store
In a press release today, Honeywell (HON) announced the launch of its online store, Honeywell Marketplace.
Albemarle Announced Its Quarterly Dividend
Albemarle has increased its dividend for the 25th consecutive year. As of March 1, Albemarle’s dividend yield was 1.61%.
Praxair to Expand with New Hydrogen Plant in Louisiana
In a press release on February 28, Praxair announced the construction of new hydrogen plant in Louisiana.
PPG Industries: Paint Partnership with the Oakland Raiders
On February 25, PPG Industries (PPG) announced that it signed a multiyear corporate marketing agreement with the Oakland Raiders.
Air Products and Chemicals Completes Acquisition of ACP Europe SA
In a press release today, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that it had completed its acquisition of ACP Europe SA.
3M Announces 100% Global Renewable Electricity Goal
In a press release today, 3M (MMM) announced that it’s committed to implementing a 100% renewable electricity program in all of its facilities around the world.
DowDuPont: Analysts’ Views after Its Q4 Earnings
DowDuPont’s consensus target price is $67.43, which implies a potential return of 23.3% over the closing price of $54.72 as of February 27.
How Good Is DowDuPont’s Dividend Yield?
DowDuPont’s dividend yield has been on an upward trend due to the decline in its stock price.
DowDuPont’s Key Dividend Dates Are Approaching
In a press release on February 14, DowDuPont (DWDP) announced its regular quarterly dividend for the first quarter.
Deere Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
In a press release today, Deere (DE) announced the key dates for the first quarter of 2019’s dividend.
Green Growth Brands Appoints COO Randy Whitaker
Today, Green Growth Brands (GGBXF) announced the appointment of Randy Whitaker as its new chief operating officer.
Green Thumb Industries Rises Following Acquisition
On February 21, Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF) announced the completion of its acquisition of For Success Holding Company.
IIPR Stock Moves Higher after New Debt Is Raised
Last week, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) offered $125 million in senior notes, giving initial investors the option to exercise $18.75 million in additional principal amount notes.
iAnthus Capital Holdings Gained 6.4% Last Week
Last week, iAnthus Capital Holdings (ITHUF) ended on a strong note, gaining 6.4% and closing at $5.85.
Westlake Chemical Reported Disappointing Q4 Earnings
On February 19, Westlake Chemical (WLK) announced its fourth-quarter earnings. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.95.
Eastman Chemical’s Cedroz Received EU Product Authorization
On February 20, Eastman Chemical (EMN) announced that Cedroz received authorization from the Regulatory Affairs Directorate in Malta.
PPG Industries Announced $10 Million Investment in Greenville
On February 19, PPG Industries (PPG) announced it will be investing $10 million to construct a new facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
Celanese Announced Higher Acetyl Intermediates Prices
On February 20, Celanese (CE) announced higher prices for acetyl intermediate products.
Praxair Started the New Syngas Plant in Geismar
On February 18, Praxair, the wholly owned subsidiary of Linde (LIN), announced that it completed the Syngas plant in Geismar, Louisiana.
LyondellBasell Declared Its First-Quarter Dividend
In a press release on February 22, LyondellBasell (LYB) announced its first-quarter dividend.
Corteva Agriscience Provided Its 2019 Guidance
On February 21, Corteva Agriscience, DowDuPont’s (DWDP) agriculture division, provided its 2019 guidance in its sell-side analyst meeting.
Green Thumb Industries Acquires For Success Holding Company
Today, in a press release, Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF) announced that it has completed its acquisition of For Success Holding Company.
Honeywell’s Stock Performance since the Beginning of 2019
Since the beginning of 2019, Honeywell (HON) stock has remained positive. On a year-to-date basis, Honeywell has gained 17.0%.
Honeywell to Pay First-Quarter Dividend
Honeywell (HON) announced the key dates for its first-quarter dividend. The dividend is slated to be paid to eligible shareholders on March 8.
LyondellBasell Bagged a New Order in India
In a press release on February 13, LyondellBasell (LYB) announced that it bagged a new client order in India.
Praxair to Double the Neosho Plant’s Capacity
Linde stock rose 4.5% and closed at $168.54. The stock traded 5.2% above the 100-day moving average price of $160.21.
DowDuPont Declared Its Quarterly Dividend
DowDuPont declared a dividend of $0.38 per share, which indicates that there isn’t a change in the dividend rate year-over-year.
IIPR to Offer $125 Million of Exchangeable Senior Notes
Innovative Industrial Properties rose ~1.1% and closed at $64.99 for the week ending February 15.
Celanese Completes Acquisition of Linde’s Synthesis Gas Unit
In a press release on February 13, Celanese (CE) announced that it had completed the acquisition of a synthesis gas production unit from Linde.
Analyzing Deere’s Expected First-Quarter Revenues
Deere (DE) is expected to report revenues of $6.82 billion in the first quarter from its equipment operations.
Deere: Analysts’ Views before Its Q1 Earnings
Deere (DE) is scheduled to announce its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 on February 15 before the market opens.
Ingersoll Rand Plans to Acquire Precision Flow System
In a press release on February 11, Ingersoll Rand (IR) announced that it made a binding offer to acquire Precision Flow System.
Green Growth Brands Signs Agreement with Simon Property Group
In a press release today, Green Growth Brands (GGBXF) announced that it has entered an agreement with Simon Property Group (SPG).
iAnthus Closed the MPX Bioceutical Acquisition
On February 5, iAnthus Capital Holdings (ITHUF) announced that it completed the acquisition of the MPX Bioceutical.
Green Growth Brands Ended in the Red Last Week
Green Growth Brands fell 1.6% and closed at $4.33 for the week ending February 8—marginally above the 20-day moving average price.
Innovative Industrial Properties Rose Last Week
Innovative Industrial Properties rose ~1.6% and closed at $64.31 for the week ending February 8.
Green Growth Brands Signs Licensing Agreement
On February 7, Green Growth Brands announced that it had signed a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group and the Greg Norman brand.
Honeywell Declares a Quarterly Dividend of $0.82 in Q1 2019
Today, Honeywell (HON) declared a regular cash dividend for the first quarter of 2019.
Green Growth Brands Stock Slumps as Aphria Rejects Takeover Bid
On February 6, Green Growth Brands fell by 7.75%. The sharp decline in the stock price came on the back of Aphria’s (APHA) rejection of GGBXF’s hostile bid to take over APHA.
The 3M Company Announces Leadership Changes
Today, the 3M Company made an announcement that its board of directors would be nominating CEO Mike Roman to the position of chairman.
Albemarle: Citibank Downgraded It to ‘Neutral’
On February 5, Citibank downgraded Albemarle (ALB) from “buy” to “neutral” and reduced the target price to $81.
Innovative Industrial Properties Rose 36% in January
Currently, Innovative Industrial Properties is trading 37% above the 100-day moving average price of $47.82.
Celanese to Increase Acetyl Intermediates Prices
On January 31, Celanese (CE) announced that it would increase acetyl intermediates prices. The price increase is effective immediately.
APD Enters an Agreement to Collaborate with Saudi Aramco
On January 25, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Saudi Aramco.
Honeywell Rises on Its Q4 Earnings Beat and Better 2019 Outlook
Honeywell International (HON) announced its fourth-quarter earnings results before the market opened on February 1, 2019.
DowDuPont Feels the Currency Heat in Q4—Down More than 8% Today
DowDuPont (DWDP) announced its fourth-quarter earnings results on January 31, 2019.
Honeywell’s Q4 Revenues Could Decline
Analysts expect Honeywell to report revenues of $9.70 billion in the fourth quarter—a decline of 10.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017.
Analyzing Honeywell’s Performance since Its Q3 Earnings
Honeywell (HON) is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on February 1 before the market opens.
3M’s Q4 2018 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Trades in the Green
Today, 3M (MMM) reported fourth-quarter revenues of $7.94 billion, a ~0.6% decline over the fourth quarter of 2017.