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Westlake’s 1Q Earnings Top, Sales Miss – Analyst Blog

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:01 -0400

Westlake's first quarter earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while sales miss.

Closing Bell for Monday on Wall Street: Markets Mixed at Open, Mixed at Close

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:06:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened mixed this morning after most of the day's economic data was delivered in Europe. Eurozone PMI rose slightly more than expected (more coverage here) and Spain reported that it added more than 17,000 jobs (seasonally ... Read more

US Stock Futures Slightly Higher, Gold Gains

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:20:20 -0400

US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, as investors are awaiting nonfarm payrolls. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 11 points to 14,909.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 0.50 points to 1,609.00. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 4.25 points to 2,939.25.

US stocks closed higher on Friday, with

Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:26:27 -0400

Sysco (NYSE: SYY) is projected to report its Q3 earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $11.10 billion.

Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $217.40 million.

Tesco (NASDAQ: TESO) is projected to report

Westlake Earnings Set the Stage for Better Things to Come

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK) reported first-quarter 2013 results before markets opened this morning. The maker of a variety of petrochemicals, polymers and building products posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84 on revenues of ... Read more

Closing Bell for Thursday on Wall Street: Markets Rise to New Highs on Jobs Report

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning following upward revisions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on non-farm payrolls in February and March and a larger-than-expected rise in payrolls in April (more coverage here). The S&P 500 index ... Read more

Westlake Chemical Closes Purchase of CertainTeed's PVC Pipe, Fittings and Foundations Business

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:30:43 -0400

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that all closing conditions, including regulatory review, have been met and it has closed the previously announced acquisition of CertainTeed Corporation's Pipe and Foundation Group (PFG) business effective today. The PFG acquisition includes the PVC pipe, fittings, profiles and foundation business

(POL) PolyOne Joint Venture Opens Saudi Arabia Facility

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:14:04 -0400

Specialty polymer materials maker PolyOne Corporation (POL) and its joint venture partner E.A....

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PolyOne JV Opens Saudi Arabia Facility – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:10:01 -0400

PolyOne and its joint venture partner Juffali officially opened their new production plant in Jeddah.

Four industrial stocks we like: Cat, Deere, Toll Brothers and DR Horton

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:47:16 -0400

With the US and China growing, industrial stocks look alluring.

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Four industrial plays we like: Cat, Deere, Toll Brothers and DR Horton

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:47:16 -0400

With the US and China growing, industrial stocks look alluring.

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PolyOne to Sell Resin Assets – Analyst Blog

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:51:01 -0400

Specialty polymer materials maker PolyOne Corporation announced the sale of its vinyl dispersion, blending and suspension resin assets to Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. for $250 million in cash.

Four energy plays we like: EOG, Whiting, Oasis and Continental

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:47:20 -0400

America's revitalized energy sector is reshaping the U.S. economy.

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Four energy plays we like: EOG, Whiting, Oasis and Continental

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:47:20 -0400

America's revitalized energy sector is reshaping the U.S. economy.

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PolyOne-Spartech Merger OK’d – Analyst Blog

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:40:01 -0400

Spartech's shareholders have cleared its merger with PolyOne.

Westlake to Acquire Piping Business – Analyst Blog

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:10:01 -0400

Westlake forged a definitive agreement with CertainTeed Corporation to acquire its Pipe and Foundation Group.

Saint-Gobain Sells its PVC "Pipe & Foundations" Business to Westlake Chemical for US$175M

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:54:05 -0500

Saint-Gobain signed an agreement for the sale of its U.S.-based PVC Pipe & Foundations business to North American Pipe Corporation, a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) of Houston, Texas, for a total price (enterprise value) of US$175 million (around €135 million), representing 7.2 times 2012 EBITDA

(POL) PolyOne Boosts Shareholder Return

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:57:50 -0500

Specialized polymer materials company PolyOne Corporation (POL) has increased its quarterly...

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PolyOne Boosts Shareholder Return – Analyst Blog

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:13:01 -0500

PolyOne has increased its quarterly dividend by 20%.

Two energy plays we like: Continental Resources and EOG

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:07:45 -0500

The robust energy outlook is lifting the profits of sector companies.

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Two energy plays we like: Continental Resources and EOG

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:07:45 -0500

The robust energy outlook is lifting the profits of sector companies.

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Benzinga's Top Upgrades

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:16:57 -0500

Analysts at Wunderlich upgraded Renasant (NASDAQ: RNST) from “hold” to “buy.” The target price for Renasant has been raised from $20 to $25. Renasant's stock closed at $18.96 yesterday.

Credit Suisse upgraded Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) from “neutral” to “outperform.” The target price for Discover has

Kraton’s Cariflex at MEDTEC Europe – Analyst Blog

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:30:01 -0500

Kraton will feature its Cariflex polyisoprene products at MEDTEC Europe.

Westlake Starts Ethylene Expansion – Analyst Blog

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:01 -0500

Westlake has commenced its earlier announced expansion of the Petro 2 ethylene unit.

Westlake Chemical Begins Lake Charles, LA Ethylene Capacity Expansion Project

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:06:15 -0500

Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) previously announced expansion of the Petro 2 ethylene unit at its complex in Lake Charles, LA has begun. This expansion will be completed in conjunction with a planned maintenance turnaround and will increase ethane-based ethylene capacity by approximately 230 - 240 million pounds annually

More dividend games seen as fiscal cliff nears

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:00:17 -0500

In a repeat of late-2010, when the dividend tax rate was supposed to go up but didn’t, expect more companies to bump up the payout dates for their January dividends or issue special dividends.

Hot Option Plays: Do Not Force The Trade After Hours

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:18:07 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 10-16-2012 After Hours The market held the strong gains of the Midday and swing traders have had plenty to do early in this earnings season. It is funny how this market goes from over extension on the downside to over extension on the upside in a matter of days but volatility does not [...]

Westlake to Boost Ethylene Capacity – Analyst Blog

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:30:01 -0400

Westlake Chemical will execute the planned maintenance and expansion of the Petro 2 ethylene unit in the first quarter of 2013.

Dividend Payout Changes for Aug.20

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:39:45 -0400

The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today. Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts Westlake Chemical (WLK) has raised its annual dividend payout from $.30 to $.75. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $69.30, is 1.08%. WLK is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating [...]

Company News for May 08, 2012 – Corporate Summary

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:06:01 -0400

Companies in the News are: VRTX,GGC,WLK,DISH,TSN,CAR,CTSH,LUFK

Stocks to watch Monday: AIG, DigitalGlobe

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:37:23 -0400

Several developments on the M&A front stand out among corporate headlines to begin the trading week.

Finding ugly ducklings in a waddling market

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:02:08 -0400

John Wasik CHICAGO, April 27 (Reuters) – Ugly duckling stocks are surprises in small packages that turn into great performingswans later on down the road. Nearly every large company started out as a “small cap,” which generally refers to a stock with under $1 billion in market capitalization. Most small companies do unsexy things such as make pumps or [...]

Is Complacency Sinking Your Returns? – Investment Ideas

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:00:01 -0400

Is Complacency Sinking Your Returns? - Investment Ideas

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ”Buy” Stocks: Westlake Chemical, Safeway, Zumiez and ZAGG – Press Releases

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:30:01 -0400

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Westlake Chemical, Safeway, Zumiez and ZAGG

Westlake Chemical – Aggressive Growth

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:00:01 -0400

Westlake Chemical - Aggressive Growth

Goldman Sachs Upgrades Westlake Chemical to “Buy” (WLK)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:47:07 -0500

Chemicals, vinyls, and polymers maker Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) on Tuesday caught a big upgrade from analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm said it boosted its rating on WLK to “Buy” with a $67 price target, suggesting a 24% upside to the stock’s Friday closing price of $53.87. Goldman noted the company stands to benefit [...]

Stocks to watch Tuesday: Carnival, Georgia Gulf

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:48:13 -0500

The aftermath of the Costa Concordia disaster and M&A-related developments stand front and center early Tuesday.

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(BGC) Company News for August 3, 2011 – Corporate Summary

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:33:18 -0400

• Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) posted Q2 EPS of $1.21, beating analysts’ estimates...

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Company News for August 3, 2011 – Corporate Summary

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:10:01 -0400

Companies in the News are WLK,FWLT,HLF,PFE,BGC,IIVI,ERT,GS,WMT,JPM,SHPGY

Updates, advisories and surprises

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:01:09 -0400

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Updates, advisories and surprises

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:31:09 -0400

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Top Chemicals – Plastics and Rubber Stocks to watch on 5/23/11- KRA, POL, CERP, HUN, LNDC, DSWL, ALB, SHLM, CYT, DOW, WLK

Mon, 23 May 2011 03:43:13 -0400

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc (KRA) is trading at a price of $37.45 , a dramatic change of 0.05 with % change of 0.13 from its previous day’s close. Currently, the company has a Market capitalization (total value of a company in the stock market) of approximately 1.19B PolyOne Corporation (POL) is trading at a price [...]

Westlake Chemical Corp. – Value

Fri, 13 May 2011 01:00:01 -0400

Westlake Chemical Corp. - Value

WLK Enters Oversold Territory – Tale of the Tape

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:09:01 -0400

WLK Enters Oversold Territory

Stocks to watch Tuesday: Pfizer, Comcast, Westlake

Tue, 03 May 2011 06:32:26 -0400

Earnings figure prominently in the roster of companies coming in for investor scrutiny.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Hits New 52 Week High of 50.64

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:07:35 -0400

Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) hit a new 52-Week high of $50.64 so far today. Currently the stock is up $1.25 (2.58%) to $49.78 on 261,161 shares traded. Today'...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

Westlake Chemical Corporation – Value

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:01 -0500

Westlake Chemical Corporation - Value

Westlake Chemical (WLK) 11/19/2010 Volume Leaders Alert Trading Near $35.52 Support Level

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:48:26 -0500

Westlake Chemical Corp (NYSE: WLK) closed Thursday's trading session at $37.21. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $17.34 and 52-week high of $38.30. Westlake Chemical stock has been showi...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Showing Resistance Near $37.05 With 0.70% Dividend Yield

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:37:24 -0500

Westlake Chemical Corp (NYSE: WLK) closed Wednesday's trading session at $35.86. In the past year, the stock has hit a 52-week low of $17.34 and 52-week high of $38.30. Westlake Chemical stock has been showi...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)