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Insider Selling: Koppers (NYSE:KOP) Insider Sells $375,000.00 in Stock

Koppers Holdings Inc. insider James Sullivan sold 7,500 shares of company stock for $375,000, reducing his stake by 8.3%. This sale occurred after Koppers exceeded second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations and issued positive fiscal 2026 EPS guidance. Despite the insider selling, analysts maintain a …

WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) Insider Patricia Olsem Sells 300 Shares

Patricia Olsem, an insider at WD-40, sold 300 shares of the company's stock for over $70,000, reducing her stake by nearly 6%. This sale follows WD-40's strong quarterly performance, which surpassed analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue, with revenue growing 24.3% year-over-year. The …

H.B. Fuller confirms $1.1B-$1.2B proposal for building adhesives unit (FUL:NYSE)

H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced it has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings to acquire its building adhesives solutions business for $1.1B-$1.2B in cash. This confirms an earlier report, though the company noted Ancora had only previously expressed "a passing verbal interest" in such …

Wd-40 division president sells $70,119 in company stock

Patricia Q. Olsem, Division President, Americas at WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:WDFC), sold 300 shares of company stock worth $70,119 on August 10, 2026. This transaction leaves Ms. Olsem with 4,774 directly held shares and an additional 2,914 shares held indirectly. The sale comes after WD-40 …

Alto Ingredients (ALTO) director adds 50,000 shares in open-market buy

Nathan E. Gilbert, a director at Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO), purchased 50,000 shares of common stock on August 11, 2026. The shares were acquired in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $4.15 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 856,393 shares. …

H.B. Fuller Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal for Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) has confirmed receiving an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings Group to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business for $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in cash. Although Ancora previously expressed verbal interest, this is the first formal offer. H.B. …

Cabot Sets 4.950% Interest on $350M Senior Notes Due 2029

Cabot Corporation has priced a public offering of $350 million in 4.950% senior unsecured notes due 2029, with interest to be paid semiannually. The offering is expected to close on August 21, 2026, and the net proceeds will primarily be used to repay existing …

WD 40 CO (WDFC) Division President Olsem sells 300 shares, holds 7,688

Patricia Q. Olsem, Division President, Americas of WD 40 CO (WDFC), reported selling 300 shares of Common Stock on August 10, 2026, at $233.73 per share. Following this transaction, Olsem directly holds 4,774 shares and indirectly holds 2,914 shares through a family trust. The …

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) stock dropped 1.35% to $83.85 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of losses. This underperformance occurred during a mixed trading session where the S&P 500 Index saw a slight gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced …

Eastman Chemical Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN) shares dropped 2.98% on Wednesday, closing at $72.54. This performance occurred during a mixed trading session where the S&P 500 Index rose, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. The stock is currently 13.09% below its 52-week high.

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) shares decreased by 1.69% to $304.07, ending a six-day winning streak. This occurred on a mixed trading day where the S&P 500 Index rose, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. Despite the daily loss, the stock's performance …

Massachusetts Financial Services (ASH) discloses 4.5% Ashland Inc. stake

Massachusetts Financial Services Company has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 4.5% in Ashland Inc. common stock as of June 30, 2026. This translates to 2,037,663 shares, with MFS holding sole voting power over 2,032,989 shares and sole dispositive power …

Ashland Inc. (ASH) SVP converts 1,806 RSUs; 526 shares withheld for taxes

Ashland Inc.'s SVP, GC & Secretary, Robin E. Lampkin, converted 1,806 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into common shares on August 11, 2026. A total of 526 shares were withheld at $74.58 each to cover tax liabilities. This transaction also corrected a previous report regarding …

Does USLM’s Strong Q2 Earnings And Dividend Shift The Bull Case For United States Lime & Minerals?

Ingevity Corp SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

Ingevity Corp filed a Form 144 SEC document on August 12, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of securities. The filing details the sale of 20,092 common shares with an aggregate market value of $1,562,956.68 through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, acquired on April 7, …

Ancora Comfortable With Its Offer for H.B. Fuller Unit

Ancora Holdings Group is pushing to acquire H.B. Fuller Co.'s building adhesives unit for as much as $1.2 billion. James Chadwick is the president of Ancora's alternatives arm. He says the activist investor is comfortable with the offer and it would be a "win-win" …

Is DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) Reinforcing Its Dividend Profile

DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) recently increased its dividend, joining a trend of blue-chip companies raising payouts amidst a cautious market environment. As a specialty materials company, DuPont's focus on high-value applications in electronics, water treatment, and industrial markets supports its steady cash flow and …

Ancora Holdings Group Submits Proposal to Acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment for $1.1 Billion to $1.2 Billion in Cash

CLEVELAND, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group LLC (together with its affiliates, "Ancora"), a meaningful shareholder of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) ("H.B. Fuller" or the "Company"), today released the below correspondence sent to the Company's Board of Directors regarding Ancora's proposal to acquire …

Barrow Hanley Global Investors (AXTA) discloses 8.2% beneficial stake in Axalta

Barrow Hanley Global Investors has disclosed an 8.2% beneficial ownership stake in Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) through a Schedule 13G filing. This amounts to 17,505,233 shares, with the firm holding sole voting power over 11,865,985 shares and shared voting power over 5,639,248 shares. …

Gov. Stein, AG Jackson oppose Chemours, EPA 'deal'

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson have voiced strong opposition to a proposed settlement between the EPA and Chemours regarding PFAS contamination. They argue the deal was brokered without consulting North Carolina, offers minimal benefits to …

Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Stock Price Up 8.7% - Here's What Happened

Koppers Holdings Inc. SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

Koppers Holdings Inc. filed a Form 144 with the SEC on August 12, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of 1308 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $58,275.44. These shares were acquired on April 11, 2024, through restricted stock vesting. The …

Ecovyst (ECVT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ecovyst (ECVT) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with sales up 42% to $250 million and adjusted EBITDA up 27% to $53.1 million, driven by higher sales volume and favorable pricing. The company closed its acquisition of Calabrian, a sulfur dioxide and related derivatives business, …

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Trading Down 6% - Time to Sell?

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) shares dropped 6% despite exceeding recent quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. Analysts have a mixed outlook with a consensus "Hold" rating and a $5.00 price target, and the company remains unprofitable overall with forecasts for a full-year loss. The company declared …

Stepan Co (SCL) CFO settles RSUs into stock, withholds shares for taxes

Stepan Co's CFO, Ruben Dario Velasquez, settled 1,358 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into common stock at $64.675 per share on August 10, 2026. A total of 398 shares were withheld for tax liabilities, leaving 2,716 RSUs outstanding which will vest ratably over three years. …

PPG Industries Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) stock fell 1.34% on Wednesday to $114.60, underperforming the broader market despite a mixed trading session. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.26%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.04%. PPG Industries Inc. is currently 14.11% below its 52-week high.

Ecolab Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock fell by 2.18% on Wednesday, closing at $278.43. This performance was amidst a mixed trading session where the S&P 500 rose and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly declined. The stock is currently 9.97% below its 52-week high.

Sherwin-Williams Co. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) shares fell by 1.16% to $360.20 on Wednesday, despite a mixed trading session for the broader market where the S&P 500 Index rose. The stock closed 5.12% below its 52-week high.

Ancora Offers Up to $1.2 Billion for H.B. Fuller Adhesives Business

Ancora Holdings Group has proposed acquiring H.B. Fuller Co.’s Building Adhesive Solutions segment for $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in cash, intensifying its campaign for strategic changes at the specialty chemicals company. Ancora, a significant shareholder, believes this divestiture would help H.B. Fuller reduce …

Is Stronger Q2 Earnings And New Recyclable Resin Demand Altering The Investment Case For Eastman (EMN)?

Eastman Chemical reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with increased sales and net income, along with a dividend declaration. The adoption of its recyclable Cristal One IM812 specialty PET resin by KANEBO for cosmetic packaging reinforces Eastman's focus on sustainable, high-performance materials, supporting its investment …

Calumet, Atlas Energy Solutions, HighPeak Energy, Borr Drilling, and ProFrac Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

Calumet, Atlas Energy Solutions, HighPeak Energy, Borr Drilling, and ProFrac Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after Brent crude failed to break below $80 and rebounded to the mid-$80s, as traders …

CLMT Maintained by TD Cowen -- Price Target Raised to $40.00

TD Cowen has maintained a "Hold" rating for Calumet (CLMT) but raised its price target from $34.00 to $40.00. Despite this, GuruFocus assesses CLMT as significantly overvalued with a GF Value™ of $18.19 against its current price of $47.12. Insider selling totaling $20.6 million …

TROX Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Costs, Sales Beat

Tronox Holdings plc TROX posted an adjusted loss of 51 cents per share for the second quarter of 2026, wider than the year-ago loss of 28 cents. The loss was also wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 39 cents. Revenues …

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) And The Rest Of The Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Segment

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) And The Rest Of The Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Segment The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn't). Let's take a look at how …

Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) Stock Price & 30 Year Financial Data

This article provides comprehensive 30-year financial data for Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3), including growth rates for revenue, EPS, EBIT, and dividends. It details the company's current stock price, market capitalization, and various financial ratios like P/E and P/B. The data is presented with tools …

Westlake Corp (WLK) chair Albert Chao exercises 38,873 options and sells shares

Westlake Corp Executive Chairman Albert Chao exercised 38,873 employee stock options at $61.865 per share and subsequently sold all 38,873 resulting common shares in open-market transactions on August 11, 2026. The shares were sold in two blocks at weighted average prices of $79.70 and …