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Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) posts Q2 profit, higher EBITDA and declares dividend

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) reported a significant turnaround in Q2 2026, posting a net income of $15.2 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net loss in the prior year. This improvement was driven by higher sales, increased TiO2 volumes, and cost …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +35.7% · Next-week setup negative 44.6% KRO stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Kronos Worldwide Sets Sept. 17 Payment for $0.05 Dividend

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. This dividend is payable on September 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2026. Following this announcement, KRO's stock price increased by 36.55%, …

KRO main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +35.7% · Next-week setup negative 44.6% KRO stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Hudson Technologies (NASDAQ: HDSN) Q2 income drops as margin outlook lowered

Hudson Technologies reported an 8% increase in Q2 2026 revenue to $78.3 million, driven by higher sales volume but offset by lower pricing. Despite this, net income fell significantly to $4.9 million from $10.2 million in the prior year, and the company lowered its …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -41.8% HDSN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle posts Q2 2026 revenue $1.74B, adjusted EBITDA $858M, net income $480M

Albemarle reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales reaching $1.74 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $858.1 million. The company achieved a net income of $480.0 million, driven by robust pricing in its Energy Storage segment and volume and pricing gains in Specialties. Albemarle …

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) lifts EBITDA 155% on Q2 2026 lithium gains

Albemarle Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1.74 billion, up 31%, and adjusted EBITDA increasing 155% to $858 million, primarily driven by higher lithium pricing and growth in its Specialties segment. The Energy Storage segment saw net sales jump 78% …

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ashland Inc. (ASH) gains 6.4% stake holder as Leon G. Cooperman reports 2.9M shares

Leon G. Cooperman, through Omega Capital Partners, L.P., has reported a beneficial ownership of 2,915,000 shares of Ashland Inc. common stock, representing a 6.4% stake in the company. This disclosure was made via a Schedule 13G filing, indicating a passive investment. Cooperman holds sole …

ASH main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +34.1% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% ASH stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

SenesTech Q2 2026 earnings: E-commerce lifts revenue and gross margin

SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) reported a 23% increase in Q2 2026 revenue, reaching $770,000, primarily driven by strong e-commerce growth. While gross margin improved to a record 73.6%, higher selling, general, and administrative expenses led to a widened absolute net loss compared to the previous …

SNES main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -73.7% · Next-week setup negative 35.3% SNES stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

SenesTech Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue and Gross Margin as E-commerce Growth Accelerates

SenesTech, Inc. announced record financial results for Q2 2026, with revenue increasing 56% sequentially to $770,000 and gross margin reaching a company-record 73.6%. This growth was primarily driven by the accelerated expansion of its e-commerce business, including significant increases in Amazon revenue under in-house …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -73.7% · Next-week setup negative 35.3% SNES stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Albemarle Corporation announced strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales up 31% to $1.7 billion and adjusted EBITDA increasing 155% to $858 million, driven by higher pricing in Energy Storage and growth in Specialties. The company also improved its full-year 2026 outlook for Specialties …

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) swings to $8.1M H1 loss as rubber margins compress

Orion S.A. reported a net loss of $8.1 million for the first half of 2026, swinging from an $18.1 million profit a year earlier, despite a 2% increase in net sales to $960.4 million. This decline was primarily driven by a sharp drop in …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks -39.7% OEC stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Mativ Reports Q2 2026: Revenue $531.8M, Adjusted EBITDA $75.0M, Adjusted EPS $0.50

Mativ reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing a revenue of $531.8 million, a 1.2% year-over-year increase, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $75.0 million with a 14.1% margin and generated $67.9 million in cash from operating activities. …

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Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +1.6% MATV stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV) Q2 profit and cash flow rise

Mativ Holdings, Inc. reported strong Q2 2026 financial results, with net sales reaching $531.8 million and a GAAP net income of $3.6 million, a significant improvement from a net loss in the prior year. The company achieved record adjusted EBITDA of $75.0 million and …

MATV main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +1.6% MATV stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Perimeter Solutions, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:PRM) 2026-08-04

Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:PRM) published its slide deck for the 2026 Q2 earnings call. The company reported an EPS of $0.35, missing estimates by $0.05, and revenue of $213.81M, missing by $8.19M, despite a 31.46% year-over-year increase. This presentation provides details related to their …

PRM main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +74.0% · Next-week setup positive 58.6% PRM stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Perimeter Solutions (PRM) gains 8.2% institutional holder as Principal units disclose stake

Principal Global Investors, LLC and Principal Funds, Inc. have reported an 8.2% beneficial ownership stake in Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (PRM) as of June 30, 2026. This includes 13,375,024 shares with shared voting and dispositive power for Principal Global Investors, and 9,151,796 shares (5.6%) for …

PRM main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +74.0% · Next-week setup positive 58.6% PRM stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Hudson Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Hudson Technologies reported an 8% increase in second-quarter 2026 revenue to $78.3 million, driven by strong sales volume growth despite lower pricing and market headwinds. The company announced a partnership with Icorium for advanced separation technology and successfully restored operations at a tornado-damaged facility. …

HDSN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -41.8% HDSN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

DuPont Strengthens Corian® Design Distribution Network with Hallmark and Parksite

DuPont has announced an expanded distribution partnership with Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. and Parksite for its Corian® Design products. This strategic move aims to improve regional service, increase product availability, and provide continued support for the recently launched 2026 Nature in Motion color collection …

DD main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +53.3% DD stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ecovyst Inc (ECVT) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Demand and Calabrian Acquisition ...

Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with sales up $74 million year-over-year to $250 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 27% to $53 million, driven by robust demand and favorable pricing. The company successfully closed the Calabrian acquisition, which is expected to …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +13.1% ECVT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Innospec Inc stock hits 52-week high at $92.31

Innospec Inc (IOSP) stock has reached a new 52-week high of $92.31, reflecting a 15.73% increase over the past year. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued. This milestone follows the company's strong Q2 2026 results, where adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed analyst …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.3% IOSP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Earnings To Watch: Montauk Renewables Inc (MNTK) Q2 2026 -- GF Value Sees 215% Upside

Montauk Renewables Inc (MNTK) is set to release its Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, with revenue expected at $49.34 million and earnings at $0 per share. Analysts' full-year 2026 revenue estimates have risen to $212.56 million and earnings to $0.09 per share. …

MNTK main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks -16.4% · Next-week setup negative 44.9% MNTK stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Koppers Holdings Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026. Future dividend declarations …

KOP main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +57.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.7% KOP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Perimeter Solutions Inc (PRM) Stock Up 5.2% but GF Value Says Ov

Perimeter Solutions Inc (PRM) saw its stock rise by 5.2% to $34.97, but GuruFocus' GF Value indicates the stock is 83.8% overvalued compared to its estimated intrinsic value of $19.03. The company has an average GF Score of 49/100, with strong momentum but weak …

PRM main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +74.0% · Next-week setup positive 58.6% PRM stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Westlake Corp Q2 2026: Revenue $3.27B, EPS $2.01— 10-Q Summary

Westlake Corp (WLK) reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing significant growth with revenue reaching $3.27 billion and diluted EPS of $2.01. This performance was primarily driven by increased polyethylene and PVC resin prices, higher volume sales, and strategic acquisitions. The company also noted cautious …

WLK main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -10.5% WLK stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Minerals Technologies Inc. Just Reported A Surprise Loss: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Minerals Technologies Inc. recently reported an unexpected loss, with analysts revising their earnings forecasts downwards for the coming year. Despite the negative surprise, the average price target for the stock has remained unchanged. The market appears to be taking a wait-and-see approach, with the …

MTX main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +15.0% · Next-week setup positive 57.6% MTX stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2026. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a leading …

KRO main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +35.7% · Next-week setup negative 44.6% KRO stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ashland Inc. (ASH) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Ashland Inc. (ASH) securities. This investigation follows Ashland's Q2 2026 financial results, which missed analyst estimates due to "operational challenges" at its Hopewell manufacturing facility and updated full-year guidance reflecting …

ASH main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +34.1% · Next-week setup positive 57.7% ASH stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Envision and Sasol Partner to Advance Green Hydrogen Hub in South Africa

Chinese clean energy firm Envision Energy and South African petrochemicals giant Sasol have initiated a design study to assess a green hydrogen system at Sasol's Sasolburg operations. This collaboration, announced during South Africa's Energy Investment Conference in China, aims to integrate renewable power, battery …

SSL main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +83.3% SSL stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Albemarle Corp. (ALB) shares fell 1.64% to $118.84 on Wednesday, despite outperforming competitors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, while the S&P 500 Index declined, marking a mixed trading session for the broader market. This drop ended a two-day winning streak for Albemarle's stock.

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) Options Chain

This article provides detailed options chain data for Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN), including both call and put options with various strike prices and expiration dates in December 2026. It lists key metrics such as last trade date, last price, bid, ask, volume, open interest, and …

HWKN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -22.6% · Next-week setup positive 58.2% HWKN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Albemarle set to report earnings amid lithium market uncertainty

Albemarle Corp is set to report its second-quarter earnings, with analysts anticipating EPS of $3.13 on revenue of $1.6 billion, building on a strong first quarter. The central focus for investors will be the sustainability of profitability amidst uncertain lithium market forecasts and the …

ALB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +69.6% · Next-week setup negative 44.5% ALB stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Ecovyst Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results

Ecovyst Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, with adjusted diluted earnings of $0.21 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, and revenue of $250.0M, a 42.0% increase year-over-year. The company provided optimistic full fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting EPS between $0.58 to $0.72 and …

ECVT main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +13.1% ECVT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Sasol’s wartime windfall revives debate over coal’s future

Sasol Ltd., the world’s largest producer of fuel from coal, is experiencing a wartime windfall due to surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war, while also bolstering South Africa's energy security. CEO Simon Baloyi has focused on increasing coal-to-liquids fuel output and production …

SSL main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +83.3% SSL stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Hudson Technologies Re-Awarded Defense Logistics Agency Contract

Hudson Technologies announced it has been re-awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The initial term of the contract is valued at $210 million and runs through August 4, 2031, with a five-year extension option. …

HDSN main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -41.8% HDSN stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Avient earnings on deck: Can materials firm sustain momentum?

Avient Corp. is set to release its second-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting strong performance following a first-quarter beat. Investors will focus on margin trends, demand patterns in key markets, and management's commentary on full-year guidance as the company navigates a shift towards sustainable chemicals. …

AVNT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +27.5% AVNT stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

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