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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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  • Euronext N.V. Stock Gains Spotlight Amid Volatile Market and Business Update
    May 19, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. Euronext N.V., a leading pan-European stock exchange operator headquartered in Amsterdam, has released its latest trading volumes and financial results, highlighting its resilience amid volatile markets and shifting monetary policy. The group, which manages multiple regional markets including Paris and Milan, reported solid revenue streams from cash equity trading, derivatives, listing fees, and post-trade services such as clearing and settlement. Euronext's business model centers on consolidating regional exchanges into a streamlined network, creating a single liquidity pool across diverse asset classes while maintaining local market identities. This strategy is designed to foster economies of scale and drive cross-selling in trading, clearing, and data services. Investors are paying close attention to Euronext's role as a crucial financial market infrastructure amidst changing economic conditions (data as of May 2026).

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
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