Xylem (NYSE:XYL) Shares Recover Amid $850 Million Deal Boosting Orders
Xylem saw nearly all of its second-quarter order increase driven by a single lengthy contract. Shares ended Monday up 1.8% at $119.08.
Trump Eyes $17.5 Billion Nuclear Push as AI Energy Demand Jumps
U.S. to Offer $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Reactors, Energy Dept. Says The Trump administration said Tuesday it's putting up $17.5 billion in conditional loans to boost orders for 10 big nuclear reactors, aiming to revive U.S. nuclear construction as AI and data centers add pressure to the power grid. The Energy Department said the funding would back up to five projects, each using two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors.
LyondellBasell stock jumps as RBC lifts target — what LYB investors are watching next
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. shares surged 6.4% to $53.46 in Tuesday afternoon trading, earlier peaking at $54.72. RBC Capital raised its price target to $51 from $49 but kept a “Sector Perform” rating, warning that the upcoming quarter might still be challenging.
Basic Materials Stocks Slide After Metal Selloff — What to Know Before Monday’s Open
The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF, a widely followed gauge for U.S. basic materials stocks, closed Friday at $170.29, down about 3.3% on the day. The fund’s net asset value was $170.19, and it finished the week below a 52-week high of $177.01.
Dow stock steadies in premarket after a near-7% jump, with earnings next week in focus
Shares of Dow Inc edged higher by roughly 0.5% in early trading Thursday, hitting $28.56. The stock had jumped 6.9% in the previous session, closing at $28.41.
Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips
Basic materials stocks slipped to finish the week, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF dropping 0.6% on Friday. The S&P 500 Materials sector index also edged lower, falling 0.44%.
Dow Inc stock jumps, then steadies in premarket as analysts reset targets ahead of earnings
Dow Inc shares were up 0.15% at $25.96 in Friday premarket action, following a 4.52% jump that left the chemical maker at $25.92 by the prior session’s close.
Basic materials stocks jump to start 2026 — XLB rises as copper steadies and miners climb
U.S. basic materials stocks ended the first session of 2026 higher, lifting the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund — an exchange-traded fund that tracks a basket of large U.S. materials companies — 1.7% to $46.12 at Friday’s close. MarketWatch
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
December 24, 2025 — The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded modestly higher in the holiday-thinned Christmas Eve session, holding near the 48,600 area around 10:32 a.m. as investors balanced upbeat rate-cut expectations for 2026 against a mixed macro backdrop and a steady stream of single-stock headlines. With U.S. markets scheduled to close early ahead of Christmas Day, even small bursts of buying and selling have had an outsized impact on intraday moves. FT Markets+1
Dow Inc. (DOW) Stock Forecast and News Today: Dividend Reset, Legal Risks and 2026 Recovery Hopes
What follows is a deep dive into where Dow Inc. stands today – on fundamentals, valuation, dividend safety and 2026 recovery prospects.
Dow Chemical Stock (DOW) in December 2025: Dividend Cut, Lawsuits and 2026 Recovery Hopes
Dow Chemical stock – technically Dow Inc., the successor to The Dow Chemical Company – is limping into the end of 2025 after one of its roughest years since the pandemic.
Dow Inc. (DOW) Jumps 6% to $22.20 as Analysts Stay Cautious but Dividend Yield Remains High – 22 November 2025
Dow Inc. is back on traders’ radar this weekend after a sharp rebound in Friday’s session pushed the chemical giant’s share price to around $22.20, capping a volatile week for the stock and the broader materials sector.Finviz+1
Dow Inc. Stock Skyrockets on Earnings Beat – Dividend Cut and Tariffs Still Cloud Outlook
Key Facts: Dow Inc. stock surged on Oct. 23 after the company’s Q3 report, trading around the mid-$20s – roughly 8–10% higher on the day Investing Bloomberg. Over the past week the stock jumped sharply amid heavy volatility. The company reported a smaller-than-expected third-quarter adjusted loss on sales of about $9.97 billion, narrowly missing revenue forecasts Reuters Nasdaq. This beat helped lift shares, though sales fell 8% year-on-year due to softer chemicals pricing. Dow’s annualized dividend was recently cut in half and it now yields roughly 5–6% Dow Stockanalysis, a move that prompted investor lawsuits over prior guidance Ourmidland Ourmidland. Industry headwinds remain, however: tariffs and Chinese overcapacity are pressuring margins across chemicals Reuters Reuters. Peers like DuPont and LyondellBasell have also seen weak demand, but Dow’s extensive U.S. Gulf Coast assets and cost-cutting efforts help offset price drops Reuters ts2.tech. Wall Street’s consensus view is cautious – analysts rate the stock a “Hold” on average with a 12‑month target around the mid‑$20s Stockanalysis. Potential catalysts include any recovery in global manufacturing, easing trade frictions, and rate cuts to spur demand Reuters Ourmidland.
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