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SI Group appointed Marcello Boldrini as CEO effective Oct. 19, succeeding David Bradley. Boldrini brings over 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals and materials from prior roles at Kraton Corp and Ashland.
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Chemical, fertilizer volumes decline at Port of Antwerp-Bruges1 hour ago
Port of Antwerp-Bruges saw declining chemical and fertilizer throughput volumes in the first nine months of 2026 due to weak European demand and high energy prices. Liquid bulk fell 3.4% and fertilizer volumes dropped 1.1%, impacted by low river conditions.
South Korean Supreme Court Reduces Aricell CEO Sentence to 4 Years Following Hwaseong Battery Fire2 hours ago
South Korea's Supreme Court reduced Aricell CEO Park Sun-kwan's sentence to four years for the 2024 Hwaseong battery fire that killed 23 workers, down from the original 15-year term.
China Accelerates Cross-Border Carbon Trading System Amid Supply Shortage2 hours ago
China is advancing cross-border carbon trading frameworks, prioritizing Belt and Road nations for credit procurement. Major industrial clients like Sinopec and Kao Group show increasing interest in international carbon credits.
India’s Kanoria Chemicals launches new triacetin unit3 hours ago
Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd. commissioned a new 12-metric ton/day triacetin manufacturing facility at its Ankleshwar site to meet rising global demand. The specialty chemical will serve diverse sectors including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and resins.
Sany Heavy Energy Accelerates Overseas Expansion, Plans Egypt Factory5 hours ago
Sany Heavy Energy reported a 300% surge in overseas sales revenue in H1 2026 and plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Egypt to sustain high growth in international markets.
Tokyo Ohka expands photoresist capacity with new Japan plant5 hours ago
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo has completed construction of a new ¥3 billion ($19 million) photoresist manufacturing facility in Koriyama, Japan, scheduled to begin operations in November 2026. The expansion aims to boost supply capacity for advanced semiconductor materials amid projected market growth.
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AI stocks led a Wall Street rebound despite European market declines triggered by protests; oil prices hovered near $110 amid war uncertainty, while steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs reported record quarterly profits.
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Purchases 67,989 Shares of Linde PLC10 hours ago
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management acquired 67,989 shares of Linde PLC valued at $32.3 million in Q3. The purchase follows Linde's strong quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
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Freedom Day Solutions LLC Makes New Investment in Linde PLC10 hours ago
Freedom Day Solutions LLC acquired approximately $2.81 million worth of Linde PLC shares in the third quarter. This investment reflects strong institutional interest amid Linde's robust financial performance and earnings beat.
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26 ETFs Add to PPG Industries (PPG) on Oct. 1610 hours ago
On October 16, 26 ETFs added $154.5 million in PPG Industries stock, driven by major funds like FTCS and SPY. The global paint and coatings supplier reported $16.42 billion in revenue with stock up 6.92% year-to-date.
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RBC cuts Air Products and Chemicals stock target to USD 346.0012 hours ago
RBC Capital lowered its price target for Air Products and Chemicals to $346.00 from $360.00, citing concerns over clean-energy project exit charges despite a strong operational quarter. Upcoming Q4 results will assess the impact of these costs.
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3,496 Shares in Linde PLC Purchased by Smithbridge Asset Management Inc.12 hours ago
Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. acquired 3,496 shares of Linde PLC valued at $1.66 million. Following strong Q3 earnings exceeding estimates, analysts maintain a Buy rating with an average target price of $547.10.
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PPG Industries Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday12 hours ago
PPG Industries will report Q3 2026 earnings on October 27th, with analysts forecasting $2.13 EPS and $4.29 billion revenue. Following a previous revenue beat, the company also declared a $0.74 quarterly dividend.
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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday12 hours ago
Sherwin-Williams is scheduled to release Q3 2026 earnings on October 27, with analysts projecting $3.69 EPS and $6.78 billion in revenue following a beat in the prior quarter.
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Ecolab Schedules October 27 Results; Stock Trades at EUR 255.5512 hours ago
Ecolab Inc. will release third-quarter results on October 27, 2026, with analysts projecting USD 4.71 billion revenue. Shares traded at EUR 255.55 on Lang & Schwarz as of October 20, 2026.
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Ecolab Inc Recent Insider TransactionsJoint venture to produce HALEU in South Africa13 hours ago
ASP Isotopes Inc subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy and South African state-owned Necsa formed a joint venture to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) at Pelindaba, securing an off-take agreement with TerraPower.
IFP Advisors Inc Sells 85,010 Shares of DuPont de Nemours13 hours ago
IFP Advisors Inc significantly reduced its stake in DuPont de Nemours by selling 85,010 shares. DuPont reported strong Q3 earnings beating estimates with a positive outlook and Moderate Buy rating.
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National Development and Reform Commission Seeks Feedback on Revised Electricity Spot Market Rules13 hours ago
The National Development and Reform Commission released a draft of revised electricity spot market rules for public consultation until November 18. The new rules, effective January 1, 2027, aim to standardize market operations and replace the 2023 trial version.
Avient Corporation $AVNT Holdings Raised by State of Alaska Department of Revenue13 hours ago
The State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its Avient Corp holdings by 214.8% following strong quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations. Avient also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.2825 per share while maintaining a Moderate Buy analyst rating.
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