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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Brookfield to Open Doha Office to Deepen Its Middle East ReachBrookfield Asset Management is opening a new office in Doha to deepen its Middle East reach, supported by a $20 billion AI infrastructure partnership, while navigating regional energy supply disruptions affecting Qatar's LNG exports.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged enhanced energy security measures following Indonesia's gas export cuts, while promoting semiconductor investments and worker support amidst global uncertainty.
KBR secured contracts to revamp two ammonia plants for AGF Nitrogen in Germany and Austria, aiming to reduce natural gas consumption and lower CO2 emissions through enhanced energy efficiency.
The Midland Local Section of the American Chemical Society will host a free scientific meeting and dinner at Dow Diamond on October 26, featuring speakers from Dow Inc and Yale University.
Mondrian Investment Partners reduced its DuPont de Nemours stake by 44%, selling 343,162 shares in Q3. DuPont reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share and declared a $0.60 dividend.
Citizens Financial Group Inc. initiated a new position in Linde PLC with 54,477 shares valued at $25.86 million, following strong Q3 earnings and maintained analyst 'Buy' ratings.
Wall Street Zen upgraded Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) to a 'Strong-Buy' rating based on strong profitability and better-than-expected quarterly results. Analysts maintain a consensus 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $86.12.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. received a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $94.28 price target, projecting $3.24 full-year EPS despite missed quarterly earnings.
BG Investment Services LLC initiated a new position in Sherwin-Williams, purchasing 4,131 shares valued at $1.34 million in Q3. Sherwin-Williams reported strong earnings, declared a $0.80 dividend, and maintains a Moderate Buy consensus with a $382.08 price target.
PPG Industries reported a Form 4 filing detailing stock transactions by Director Timothy M. Knavish for the period ending September 30. The filing records changes in ownership of company stock by an insider.
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