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NYSE:WLK 8 January 2026 - 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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Westlake stock price jumps nearly 8% in late trade as chemical shares rise

Westlake stock price jumps nearly 8% in late trade as chemical shares rise

Westlake shares surged 7.7% to $90.22 Tuesday amid a broad rally in U.S. chemical stocks, with Dow and LyondellBasell also posting strong gains. Trading volume reached 1.3 million shares. Analysts remain split on sector outlook, citing oversupply risks and possible demand recovery. Westlake will showcase new building products at the Builders’ Show in Orlando Feb. 17–19.
3 February 2026
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Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake (WLK) stock steadies near $80 after a 7% jump as analysts reset targets

Westlake shares rose 0.8% to $80.20 Friday, extending Thursday’s 6.8% surge after the company closed its purchase of ACI/Perplastic’s compounding businesses. Mizuho raised its price target to $88, while BofA cut its target to $82 but kept a buy rating. The stock traded between $78.49 and $81.19. Investors are awaiting late-February earnings for signals on 2026 demand and pricing.
9 January 2026
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Why Westlake stock is jumping today after its ACI deal filing

Why Westlake stock is jumping today after its ACI deal filing

Westlake Corp shares rose 7.4% to $79.98 Thursday after the company said it completed its acquisition of ACI/Perplastic Group’s global compounding solutions businesses. The deal expands Westlake’s manufacturing into Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia. Financial terms were not disclosed. Other major U.S. chemical stocks also gained.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nifty50 and Sensex End Higher on March 20, 2026; IT, PSU Banks, Metals Lead Gains
    March 20, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT. India's benchmark indices closed higher on March 20, 2026. The BSE Sensex rose 0.44% to 74,533 points, and the NSE Nifty gained 0.49% to 23,114. Strong buying in IT, PSU banks and metal stocks buoyed the market despite fuel price hikes and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Top gainers included Tech Mahindra (3.30%), Tata Steel (3.29%) and Infosys (2.88%), while Hindalco (-2.55%) and HDFC Bank (-2.23%) led declines. Brent crude oil climbed 1.88% to $110.7 a barrel amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Sector-wise, PSU Bank (+2.19%), IT and metal stocks advanced solidly, but financial services and private banks softened. Market breadth was positive with 2,458 stocks rising, reflecting relief-driven buying amid volatile conditions.
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