Diversified Chemicals

LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) today announced that its chemical plant facility located in Pryor, Oklahoma completed a planned improvement project to increase anhydrous ammonia production levels. This project began on January 3, 2012 and was completed on February 3, 2012 during which time the...

Below are the top general building materials stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of operating margin. The trailing-twelve-month operating margin at Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is 20.47%. FAST's revenue for the same period is $2.64 billion. The trailing-twelve-month operating margin at...

Below are the top small-cap general building materials stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of return on equity. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at LSB Industries Inc (NYSE: LXU) is 34.87%. LXU's PEG ratio is 1.03. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at AAON Inc (NASDAQ:...

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) announced that it has acquired Scandiflex do Brasil S.A. Indústrias Químicas, a manufacturer of plasticizers located in Mauá, São Paulo, Brazil. The acquired Scandiflex plasticizer business and manufacturing capabilities are now part of Eastman's Performance...

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has signed an exclusive development and distribution agreement for Marrone Bio Innovations Regalia Maxx biofungicide in Latin America.  Regalia Maxx is a biological product that protects plants by triggering their natural...

LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) today announced that it has notified the trustee of its redemption of its outstanding 5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2012. The redemption date is set for October 14, 2011. The redemption will be effective in accordance with the terms of the...

Oppenheimer is out with its report today on DuPont (NYSE: DD), maintaining Perform. In its report, Oppenheimer writes, "DuPont was sober, but cautiously optimistic, in our recent meeting, acknowledging the dour macro headlines, but not seeing much confirmation yet in its own business. This is...

Oppenheimer has published a research report on DuPont (NYSE: DD). In the report, Oppenheimer wrote, "DuPont was sober, but cautiously optimistic, in our recent meeting, acknowledging the dour macro headlines, but not seeing much confirmation yet in its own business. This is consistent with other...

PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Harsha Exito Engineering Private Limited (India) to establish a 50-50 joint venture for the manufacture and sale of fiber glass reinforcement products. The transaction is subject to the completion of due diligence...

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is out with a research report on Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) and is suspending its price target and rating. In a note to clients, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. writes, "On Thursday, August 25, Cabot announced that it entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with...