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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
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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

  • 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026 and Beyond
    May 19, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT. Bird Construction (TSX:BDT), MDA Space (TSX:MDA), and CES Energy stand out as resilient TSX stocks for 2026 and beyond amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. Bird Construction benefits from Canada's infrastructure boom with an $11.1 billion backlog and nearly $1 billion in industrial maintenance contracts, supporting strong earnings visibility. MDA Space leverages growth in global space economy segments like satellite systems and robotics, backed by a $3.7 billion backlog and a $40 billion opportunity pipeline. These companies' robust fundamentals, strategic positioning, and recurring revenue streams offer investors long-term growth potential and stability in a volatile economic landscape.

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Red Robin Shares Rise After Earnings Beat

Red Robin Shares Rise After Earnings Beat

20 May 2026
Red Robin shares surged 15.6% after hours to $4.45 Tuesday, following first-quarter revenue of $378.3 million that beat Wall Street estimates despite a 0.6% drop in comparable sales and a 1.6% decline in guest traffic. Net loss was $2.2 million, or 12 cents per share. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and said refranchising talks are in final stages.
8×8 Jumps on Profit Beat as Margins Stay Under Pressure

8×8 Jumps on Profit Beat as Margins Stay Under Pressure

20 May 2026
8x8 shares rose 14.1% to $2.75 in after-hours trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $185.2 million, up 5%, and adjusted diluted earnings of 11 cents a share. Usage-based revenue grew over 70% year-over-year, making up 23% of service revenue. The company posted GAAP net income of $0.1 million, compared to a $5.4 million loss a year earlier. Fiscal 2027 revenue is forecast at $727 million to $747 million.
JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

20 May 2026
JetBlue will end all flights at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on July 8 and cut nine other East Coast routes, shifting capacity to Fort Lauderdale. The move follows Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and increased competition in South Florida. JetBlue said Fort Lauderdale revenue per seat mile rose 5% in the first quarter. Manchester officials expressed disappointment, noting JetBlue made up no more than 5% of airport traffic.
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