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NYSE:DOW 23 October 2025 - 3 February 2026

LyondellBasell stock jumps as RBC lifts target — what LYB investors are watching next

LyondellBasell stock jumps as RBC lifts target — what LYB investors are watching next

LyondellBasell shares jumped 6.4% to $53.46 Tuesday after analysts raised price targets, with RBC Capital moving to $51 and Wells Fargo to $48. The company reported it surpassed its 2025 cash improvement goal and increased its 2026 target to $1.3 billion. Recent cold weather caused natural gas prices and petrochemical costs to spike, impacting margins. Plastics prices remain volatile amid supply disruptions.
3 February 2026
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Basic Materials Stocks Slide After Metal Selloff — What to Know Before Monday’s Open

Basic Materials Stocks Slide After Metal Selloff — What to Know Before Monday’s Open

The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF fell 3.3% to $170.29 Friday, closing the week below its 52-week high after a sharp metals selloff. U.S.-listed gold and silver miners led declines as China’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3, missing forecasts. Freeport-McMoRan slid 7.5%, while Air Products and Chemicals jumped 6.5% on earnings. Investors await U.S. and China economic data for direction.
1 February 2026
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Dow stock steadies in premarket after a near-7% jump, with earnings next week in focus

Dow stock steadies in premarket after a near-7% jump, with earnings next week in focus

Dow Inc. shares rose 0.5% to $28.56 in early premarket trading Thursday after a 6.9% jump Wednesday, following news that U.S. tariffs on European allies would be delayed. Roughly 12.6 million shares traded hands Wednesday as the stock swung between $26.75 and $28.55. Dow will report quarterly earnings Jan. 29. Investors are watching for updates on demand in key sectors and any impact from policy changes.
22 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) fell 0.6% Friday as copper retreated from record highs, dragging basic materials stocks lower. Freeport-McMoRan dropped 2.1%, Dow lost 1.4%, and Alcoa slid nearly 5.9%. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Alcoa’s earnings on Jan. 22 and watch copper prices for further direction.
17 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks jump to start 2026 — XLB rises as copper steadies and miners climb

Basic materials stocks jump to start 2026 — XLB rises as copper steadies and miners climb

U.S. basic materials stocks rose on the first trading day of 2026, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) up 1.7% to $46.12. Freeport-McMoRan gained 2.25%, Dow Inc climbed 3.81%, and copper futures settled 0.18% higher at $5.64 a pound. The S&P 500 added 0.19%. Investors are watching next week’s labor data and Fed rate cut signals.
3 January 2026
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Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:32 a.m.): DJIA Trades Near 48,600 as Christmas Eve Session Runs on Rate-Cut Bets and Thin Holiday Volume

Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:32 a.m.): DJIA Trades Near 48,600 as Christmas Eve Session Runs on Rate-Cut Bets and Thin Holiday Volume

The Dow Jones hovered near 48,600, up about 0.3% in mid-morning holiday trading as U.S. markets prepared to close early for Christmas Eve. Light volume amplified price swings, with investors weighing 2026 rate-cut hopes against mixed economic signals. The S&P 500 touched a new intraday high. Markets will remain closed on Christmas Day.
24 December 2025
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Dow Inc. (DOW) Stock Forecast and News Today: Dividend Reset, Legal Risks and 2026 Recovery Hopes

Dow Inc. (DOW) Stock Forecast and News Today: Dividend Reset, Legal Risks and 2026 Recovery Hopes

Dow Inc. shares closed at $24.59 on December 10 after a two-day rally but remain over 40% below last year’s high. Year-to-date, the stock is down about 42% amid weak chemical prices, oversupply, and a July dividend cut to $0.35 per quarter. Q3 results showed a smaller-than-expected loss but revenue and margins lag 2024. Analysts mostly rate the stock “Hold” with modest upside.
11 December 2025
Dow Inc. (DOW) Jumps 6% to $22.20 as Analysts Stay Cautious but Dividend Yield Remains High – 22 November 2025

Dow Inc. (DOW) Jumps 6% to $22.20 as Analysts Stay Cautious but Dividend Yield Remains High – 22 November 2025

Dow Inc. surged 5.97% to $22.20 on Friday, with trading volume near 19.6 million shares, well above average. The stock remains down about 44% year-to-date and sits roughly 50% below its 52-week high. Analysts attribute the rebound to technical buying and broader gains in U.S. materials stocks. Dow’s fundamentals show weak earnings but improving cash flow and strong liquidity.
22 November 2025
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Dow Inc. Stock Skyrockets on Earnings Beat – Dividend Cut and Tariffs Still Cloud Outlook

Dow Inc. Stock Skyrockets on Earnings Beat – Dividend Cut and Tariffs Still Cloud Outlook

Dow Inc. shares jumped up to 10% on Oct. 23 after posting a smaller-than-expected Q3 adjusted loss of $0.19 per share, with sales of $9.97 billion missing estimates. The company’s annualized dividend was halved, prompting investor lawsuits. Dow’s stock remains down about 45% year-to-date. Tariffs and Chinese overcapacity continue to pressure margins across the chemicals sector.
23 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Manulife Financial: TSX Stock Ideal for Long-Term Holding in a TFSA
    April 8, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stands out as a dependable TSX stock suited for long-term investors, especially within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The global insurer offers diversified services including life insurance, wealth management, and retirement solutions, spanning Canada, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Trading at $48.57 with an $81.4 billion market cap, MFC stock gained 5% over 12 months and offers a 4% dividend yield, paid quarterly. Its strong 2025 results include record core earnings of $7.5 billion and growth driven by 14% higher insurance sales. The company's 2.5% share buyback program and investments in AI technology underline its focus on future efficiency and shareholder value.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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