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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

  • FTSE 100 Falls 2.35% as Bank of England Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
    March 19, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT. The FTSE 100 dropped 2.35% after the Bank of England (BoE) unanimously held its key interest rate at 3.75%. The BoE flagged higher inflation risks driven by rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions. The central bank said it "stands ready to act" to meet its 2% inflation target. Analysts expect rate cuts in mid-2026, with uncertainty surrounding energy market impacts. The UK unemployment rate remained steady at 5.2%, below forecasts but above pre-pandemic levels. BP rose 4.93% after announcing plans to sell its German refinery, while blue-chip stocks M&G, Standard Chartered, and NatWest declined sharply. The broader European and U.S. central banks also held rates steady.
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