Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services. The Specialties segment provides bromine-based specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, alkyl and inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and other bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; develops and manufactures cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies (CFT), which is composed of hydroprocessing catalysts (HPC) together with isomerization and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions (PCS), which is composed of organometallics and curatives. The company serves the energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection markets. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Albemarle Corporation ALB has entered into a cesium concentrate offtake agreement with Power Metals Corp. Under the agreement, ALB has agreed to a pre-payment of C$5 million to Power Metals Corp for cesium oxide concentrate from the latter’s Case Lake Project located in Ontario, Canada. The deal involves ALB's purchase of the current offtake rights held by Winsome Resources in the project.
The Case Lake Project has been of growing strategic importance as it hosts near-surface, high-grade cesium and has the potential to play a significant role in securing North America’s cesium supply chain. While the project’s offtake rights are being assigned to ALB, Winsome will retain its 15.8% shareholding of Power Metals. Albemarle’s participation strengthens Power Metals’ Canadian critical minerals strategy by securing downstream expertise in high-value cesium chemicals and supporting the development of an integrated cesium market.
The transfer of offtake rights from Hong Kong-based Sinomine Resources Limited to Winsome Resources and now, Albemarle marks a shift in the global critical-minerals landscape as the focus on securing the North American supply chain increases.
The pre-payment is subject to Power Metals securing the necessary approvals and permits to commence mining at Case Lake. It has laid out financing in stages as key development milestones are achieved, with the first portion amounting to C$2M paid following execution of the pre-payment commitment and the second C$3M paid on delivery of Environmental Compliance Approval for the Case Lake Project in 2026.
ALB’s shares have gained 36.1% over the past year compared with the industry’s 17% decline.
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ALB’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
ALB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Kinross Gold Corporation KGC, Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited HMY.
At present, KGC sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while FSM and HMY carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KGC’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.67 per share, indicating a rise of 145.59%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing it in one, with an average surprise of 17.37%. KGC’s shares have risen 188.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 76 cents per share, indicating a 65.22% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 110.8% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMY’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.68 per share, indicating a 132.1% year-over-year increase. HMY’s shares have gained 133.9% over the past year.
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Albemarle and Power Metals Sign Cesium Concentrate Offtake Deal

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (Symbol: NOBL) where we have detected an approximate $158.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 1.4% decrease week over week (from 108,100,000 to 106,600,000). Among the largest underlying components of NOBL, in trading today Albemarle Corp. (Symbol: ALB) is up about 0.4%, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (Symbol: EXPD) is off about 0.2%, and Cardinal Health, Inc. (Symbol: CAH) is up by about 0.9%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the NOBL Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of NOBL, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, NOBL's low point in its 52 week range is $89.76 per share, with $106.51 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $105.79. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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NOBL, ALB, EXPD, CAH: ETF Outflow Alert

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 12/12/25, Schneider National Inc (Symbol: SNDR), Avient Corp (Symbol: AVNT), and Albemarle Corp. (Symbol: ALB) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Schneider National Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.095 on 1/12/26, Avient Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.275 on 1/7/26, and Albemarle Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.405 on 1/2/26. As a percentage of SNDR's recent stock price of $25.90, this dividend works out to approximately 0.37%, so look for shares of Schneider National Inc to trade 0.37% lower — all else being equal — when SNDR shares open for trading on 12/12/25. Similarly, investors should look for AVNT to open 0.91% lower in price and for ALB to open 0.31% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for SNDR, AVNT, and ALB, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Schneider National Inc (Symbol: SNDR):
Avient Corp (Symbol: AVNT):
Albemarle Corp. (Symbol: ALB):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.47% for Schneider National Inc, 3.64% for Avient Corp, and 1.25% for Albemarle Corp..
In Wednesday trading, Schneider National Inc shares are currently down about 0.3%, Avient Corp shares are up about 0.9%, and Albemarle Corp. shares are up about 1.6% on the day.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Schneider National, Avient and Albemarle

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ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) is a large-cap value stock in the Chemical Manufacturing industry. The rating using this strategy is 43% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – December 9, 2025 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. APD, Albemarle Corp. ALB and Avient Corp. AVNT.
Industry: Chemicals
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2800712/3-diversified-chemical-stocks-to-watch-amid-demand-headwinds
The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry remains buffeted by persistent demand headwinds in certain markets, including consumer durables and building & construction. Lower consumer spending due to inflationary pressures in Europe and a slow recovery in China is weighing on demand.
Industry players such as Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Albemarle Corp. and Avient Corp. are relying on strategic measures, including operating cost reductions and price hikes, to navigate the challenging environment.
About the Industry
The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry consists of manufacturers of basic chemicals, plastics, specialty chemicals and agricultural chemicals. Companies in this space serve a host of end markets, such as automotive, building & construction, transportation, electronics, aerospace and agriculture.
Basic chemicals are produced in large quantities and include petrochemicals and intermediates (such as ethylene, propylene and benzene), polymers (including plastic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride) and inorganic chemicals (such as chlorine, caustic soda and titanium dioxide). Specialty chemicals that include catalysts, specialty polymers and coating additives are used in specific fields based on their performance. Agricultural chemicals include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides that are used to protect crops from disease, pests and weeds.
What's Shaping the Future of the Chemicals Diversified Industry?
Subdued Demand in Key End Markets: Companies in the chemical-diversified space remain hamstrung by demand weakness in certain key markets. The sluggishness in the building & construction, and consumer electronics markets is the key concern. In North America, uncertainties surrounding the U.S. housing market are weighing on building & construction.
Elevated borrowing costs and inflation have taken a bite out of the residential construction industry. The consumer electronics market, a key driver of demand for specialty chemicals and advanced materials, is among the hardest hit. Following the post-pandemic boom, global electronics demand has cooled amid high inflation, elevated interest rates and cautious consumer behavior.
Manufacturing activities have also softened amid weaker demand for goods and higher borrowing costs, while recovery remains tepid. Demand for chemicals in the industrial sector has weakened due to constrained industrial production. Softer demand in industrial and consumer durables is hurting chemical volumes.
Slowdown in Europe and China: In China, a slower recovery in economic activities is hurting chemical demand. China is seeing slower economic growth and a sluggish real estate market. A weak property market and a slowdown in infrastructure investments have led to softer demand. The real estate sector has taken a hard hit amid a decline in new home prices, property investment and housing sales.
The slowdown in Europe, resulting from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and weaker consumer spending due to high levels of inflation and high interest rates, has also led to softer demand in that region. Energy and feedstock inflation has lowered industrial production and consumer spending in Europe. The ongoing weakness in these key regions will likely adversely impact the demand for chemicals over the short term.
Self-help Actions to Aid Results: Companies in this space are taking a host of strategic measures, including cost-cutting and productivity improvement, operational efficiency improvement and actions to strengthen the balance sheet and boost cash flows. In particular, the industry participants are aggressively implementing actions to lower costs. The industry participants are also raising selling prices to counter cost inflation. Such moves are likely to help the industry sustain margins amid the prevailing challenges.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bleak Prospects
The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry is part of the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #216, which places it at the bottom 11% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates a gloomy near term. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms Sector & S&P 500
The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry has underperformed both the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector over the past year.
The industry has lost 32.9% over this period compared with the S&P 500’s rise of 16.4% and the broader sector’s increase of 13.5%.
Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of the trailing 12-month enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, which is a commonly used multiple for valuing chemical stocks, the industry is currently trading at 11.06, below the S&P 500’s 18.73X and the sector’s 14.31X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 12.79X, as low as 5.56X and at the median of 9.87X.
3 Chemicals Diversified Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On
Air Products: Based in Pennsylvania, Air Products is a leading industrial gases company. The company is benefiting from investments in high-return projects, new business deals, acquisitions and productivity initiatives. It remains committed to its gasification strategy and is executing its growth projects. These projects are expected to be accretive to earnings and cash flows. APD is also boosting productivity to improve its cost structure. It is seeing the positive impacts of its productivity actions. Benefits from additional productivity and cost improvement programs are likely to support its margins.
Air Products, a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, has expected earnings growth of 7.7% for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings has gone up 0.4% over the past 30 days. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Albemarle: North Carolina-based Albemarle is a premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end markets globally. Albemarle is well-placed to gain from long-term growth in the battery-grade lithium market. The market for lithium batteries and energy storage remains strong, especially for electric vehicles (EVs), offering significant opportunities for the company to develop innovative products and expand capacity.
Lithium demand is expected to grow with significant global EV penetration. ALB is strategically executing its projects aimed at boosting its global lithium conversion capacity. It remains focused on investing in high-return projects to drive productivity. Albemarle is also taking actions to cut costs, optimize its conversion network and increase efficiencies to preserve its long-term competitive position.
Albemarle, a Zacks Rank #3 stock, has expected earnings growth of 48.3% for 2025. The company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the trailing four quarters and beat it once. In this timeframe, it delivered an earnings surprise of 35.3%, on average.
Avient: Ohio-based Avient, carrying a Zacks Rank #3, offers specialized and sustainable material solutions. It is benefiting from the strength in sustainable solutions, diversified end markets, cost-reduction actions, a favorable mix and new business wins. Its cost and productivity actions are lending support to margins.
The strength in defense, telecom and healthcare markets also bodes well, offsetting softness in consumer, packaging, industrial and construction end markets. The buyout of the protective materials business of DSM (including the Dyneema brand) is also contributing to its performance. Dyneema expanded AVNT’s portfolio of advanced composite and engineered fiber materials and provided new growth opportunities.
Avient has expected earnings growth of 5.3% for 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has been stable over the last 30 days. AVNT beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the trailing four quarters, the average being 1.9%.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Air Products and Chemicals, Albemarle and Avient

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up by +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.43%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.19%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose up +0.43%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 climbing to a 5-week high, the Nasdaq 100 reaching a 1-month high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a 3-week high. Optimism about the economic outlook and the prospects of Fed rate cuts are supporting stock prices. Market seasonals are also supportive of stocks, as December is typically a bullish month. Strength in semiconductor stocks on Friday was another supportive factor for the broader market.
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Stocks also rose on Friday on benign inflation news after the Sep core PCE price index rose as expected, and the University of Michigan's US December inflation expectations eased to an 11-month low. In addition, the University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose more than expected. Gains in stocks were limited amid rising bond yields, with the 10-year T-note hitting a 2-week high of 4.14% on Friday.
US Sep personal spending rose +0.3% m/m, right on expectations. Sep personal income rose +0.4% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.
The US Sep core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.3% m/m and +2.8% y/y, right on expectations.
The University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose by +2.3 to 53.3, stronger than expectations of 52.0.
The University of Michigan US Dec 1-year inflation expectations eased to 4.1%, better than expectations of no change at 4.5% and the smallest pace of increase in 11 months. Dec 5-10 year inflation expectations eased to +3.2%, better than expectations of no change at 3.4% and the smallest pace of increase in 11 months.
President Trump said on Tuesday that he will announce his selection for the new Fed Chair in early 2026. Bloomberg reported last week that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen as the likely choice to succeed Powell. The Fed’s independence would come into question, as Hassett supports President Trump’s approach to cutting interest rates at the Fed.
The markets are discounting a 95% chance of another -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on December 9-10.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 475 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Friday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a 3-week high and closed up +0.10%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.70%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.05%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Friday closed down -6.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +4.1 bp to 4.139%. Mar T-note futures fell to a 2-week low on Friday, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2-week high of 4.143%. Friday's strength in stocks curbed safe-haven demand for T-notes. Also, rising inflation expectations are bearish for T-notes after the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2-week high of 2.284% on Friday. In addition, T-notes were weighed down by negative carryover from a fall in Japanese 10-year JGB bond prices to an 18-year low today, amid prospects for a BOJ rate hike later this month.
Losses in T-notes are limited today due to favorable inflation news after the Sep core PCE price index rose as expected, and the University of Michigan US December inflation expectations eased to an 11-month low.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield matched an 8-month high of 2.801% and finished up by +2.8 bp to 2.798%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose by +4.2 bp to 4.476%.
Eurozone Q3 GDP was revised up slightly to +0.3% q/q and +1.4% y/y from the previously reported +0.2% q/q and +1.4% y/y.
German Oct factory orders rose +1.5% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Strength in chip makers on Friday was a bullish factor for the overall market. Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +4% and GlobalFoundries (GFS) closed up more than +3%. Also, Intel (INTC) and Broadcom (AVGO) closed up more than +2%. In addition, Microchip Technology (MCHP), Texas Instruments (TXN), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), Analog Devices (ADI), and Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +1%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks retreated on Friday after Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) fell more than -3%. Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed down more than -7% and MARA Holdings (MARA) closed down more than -5%. Also, Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed down more than -4% and Strategy (MSTR) closed down more than -3% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. In addition, Coinbase Global (COIN) closed down more than -1%.
Rubrick (RBRK) closed up more than +21% after reporting Q3 total revenue of $350.2 million, well above the consensus of $320.5 million, and raising its 2026 revenue forecast to $1.28 billion from a previous forecast of $1.23 billion-$1.24 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.23 billion.
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net sales of $2.86 billion, stronger than the consensus of $2.71 billion, and raising its full-year net sales forecast to $12.3 billion from a previous forecast of $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion.
ServiceTitan (TTAN) closed up more than +9% after reporting a Q3 loss of -42 cents per share, smaller than the consensus of -45 cents.
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after being acquired by Netflix for about $72 billion or $27.75 a share.
Salesforce (CRM) closed up more than +5% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials, adding to Thursday’s +3% gain after raising its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast.
Cooper Cos (COO) closed up more than +5% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.15, better than the consensus of $1.11, and forecasting 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.45-$4.60, stronger than the consensus of $4.39.
Albemarle (ALB) closed up more than +5% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $185.
Humana (HUM) closed up more than +1% after Jeffries upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $313.
Parsons Corp (PSN) closed down more than -21% after the US Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation awarded the new air traffic control system contract to rival Peraton.
SentinelOne (S) closed down more than -15% after forecasting a Q4 adjusted operating margin of 5%, weaker than the consensus of 7.11%.
DocuSign (DOCU) closed down more than -8% after forecasting Q4 revenue of $825 million to $829 million, the midpoint below the consensus $827.4 million.
Oklo Inc (OKLO) closed down more than -7% after entering into an equity distribution agreement with nine financial institutions to sell up to $1.5 billion of its Class A common stock through an “at the market” equity offering program.
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) closed down more than -6% after offering 54.5 million shares of its common stock at $27.50 a share, below Thursday’s closing price of $29.60.
Netflix (NFLX) closed down more than -2% after agreeing to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion.
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Stocks Finish Higher as Price Pressures Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up by +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.30%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.47%.
Stock indexes are rallying today, with the S&P 500 climbing to a 5-week high, the Nasdaq 100 reaching a 1-month high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a 3-week high. Optimism about the economic outlook and the prospects of Fed rate cuts are fueling a stock rally. Market seasonals are also supportive of stocks, as December is typically a bullish month. Strength in semiconductor stocks today is another supportive factor for the broader market.
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Stocks added to their gains today on benign inflation news after the Sep core PCE price index rose as expected, and the University of Michigan US December inflation expectations eased to an 11-month low. Also, the University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose more than expected. Gains in stocks are limited amid rising bond yields, with the 10-year T-note hitting a 2-week high of 4.13% today.
US Sep personal spending rose +0.3% m/m, right on expectations. Sep personal income rose +0.4% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.
The US Sep core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose +0.3% m/m and +2.8% y/y, right on expectations.
The University of Michigan US Dec consumer sentiment index rose by +2.3 to 53.3, stronger than expectations of 52.0.
The University of Michigan US Dec 1-year inflation expectations eased to 4.1%, better than expectations of no change at 4.5% and the smallest pace of increase in 11 months. Dec 5-10 year inflation expectations eased to +3.2%, better than expectations of no change at 3.4% and the smallest pace of increase in 11 months.
President Trump said on Tuesday that he will announce his selection for the new Fed Chair in early 2026. Bloomberg reported last week that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen as the likely choice to succeed Powell. The Fed’s independence would come into question, as Hassett supports President Trump’s approach to cutting interest rates at the Fed.
The markets are discounting a 95% chance of another -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on December 9-10.
Q3 corporate earnings season is drawing to a close as 475 of the 500 S&P companies have released results. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 83% of reporting S&P 500 companies exceeded forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Q3 earnings rose +14.6%, more than doubling expectations of +7.2% y/y.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a 3-week high and is up +0.40%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.70%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.05%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are down -3 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.9 bp to 4.127%. Mar T-note futures fell to a 2-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2-week high of 4.129%. Today's strength in stocks has curbed safe-haven demand for T-notes. Also, rising inflation expectations are bearish for T-notes after the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 2-week high of 2.284% today. In addition, T-notes are weighed down by negative carryover from a fall in Japanese 10-year JGB bond prices to an 18-year low today, amid prospects for a BOJ rate hike later this month.
Losses in T-notes are limited today due to favorable inflation news after the Sep core PCE price index rose as expected, and the University of Michigan US December inflation expectations eased to an 11-month low.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield climbed to a 3-month high of 2.796% and is up by +2.3 bp to 2.793%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up by +3.4 bp to 4.469%.
Eurozone Q3 GDP was revised up slightly to +0.3% q/q and +1.4% y/y from the previously reported +0.2% q/q and +1.4% y/y.
German Oct factory orders rose +1.5% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on December 18.
US Stock Movers
Strength in chip makers today is a bullish factor for the overall market. GlobalFoundries (GFS) is up more than +5%, and Intel (INTC) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are up more than +3%. Also, Micron Technology (MU) and Texas Instruments (TXN) are up more than +2%. In addition, Broadcom (AVGO), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), Analog Devices (ADI), ON Semiconductor (ON), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) are up more than +1%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are under pressure today with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) down by more than -2%. Riot Platforms (RIOT), MARA Holdings (MARA), and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) are down more than -4%. Also, Strategy (MSTR) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. In addition, Coinbase Global (COIN) is down more than -2%.
Rubrick (RBRK) is up more than +23% after reporting Q3 total revenue of $350.2 million, well above the consensus of $320.5 million, and raising its 2026 revenue forecast to $1.28 billion from a previous forecast of $1.23 billion-$1.24 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.23 billion.
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) is up more than +14% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net sales of $2.86 billion, stronger than the consensus of $2.71 billion, and raising its full-year net sales forecast to $12.3 billion from a previous forecast of $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion.
Cooper Cos (COO) is up more than +7% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.15, better than the consensus of $1.11, and forecasting 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.45-$4.60, stronger than the consensus of $4.39.
Albemarle (ALB) is up more than +8% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $185.
ServiceTitan (TTAN) is up more than +7% after reporting a Q3 loss of -42 cents per share, smaller than the consensus of -45 cents.
Salesforce (CRM) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials, adding to Thursday’s +3% gain after raising its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast.
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is up more than +2% after being acquired by Netflix for about $72 billion or $27.75 a share.
Humana (HUM) is up more than +1% after Jeffries upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $313.
Parsons Corp (PSN) is down more than -25% after the US Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation awarded the new air traffic control system contract to rival Peraton.
SentinelOne (S) is down more than -12% after forecasting a Q4 adjusted operating margin of 5%, weaker than the consensus of 7.11%.
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) is down more than -7% after offering 54.5 million shares of its common stock at $27.50 a share, below Thursday’s closing price of $29.60.
DocuSign (DOCU) is down more than -6% after forecasting Q4 revenue of $825 million to $829 million, the midpoint below the consensus $827.4 million.
Oklo Inc (OKLO) is down more than -6% after entering into an equity distribution agreement with nine financial institutions to sell up to $1.5 billion of its Class A common stock through an “at the market” equity offering program.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is down more than -1% after reporting Q4 net revenue of $9.68 billion, weaker than the consensus of $9.93 billion.
Earnings Reports(12/5/2025)
National Beverage Corp (FIZZ) and Victoria's Secret & Co (VSCO).
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Stocks Rally on Benign Inflation News

In trading on Friday, the VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.2% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Albemarle, up about 6.7% and shares of Tronox Holdings, up about 2.9% on the day.
And underperforming other ETFs today is the Uranium ETF, down about 2.9% in Friday afternoon trading. Among components of that ETF with the weakest showing on Friday were shares of Nexgen Energy, lower by about 5.6%, and shares of Centrus Energy, lower by about 5.5% on the day.
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Friday's ETF Movers: REMX, URA

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Albemarle (ALB). Shares have added about 30.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Albemarle due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Albemarle Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Albemarle's Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q3
Albemarle logged adjusted losses (barring one-time items) of 19 cents per share in the third quarter of 2025. This compares to losses of $1.55 per share a year ago. The figure was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 92 cents.
Revenues fell roughly 3.5% year over year to $1,307.8 million in the quarter. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,292 million. The top line was hurt by lower prices in the Energy Storage segment, partly offset by the volume growth in the Energy Storage and Ketjen.
Adjusted EBITDA for the reported quarter was $225.6 million, up from $211.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Lower input costs and cost reduction efforts offset reduced lithium pricing.
Segment Highlights
Sales from the Energy Storage unit fell around 7.6% year over year to $708.8 million. It surpassed the consensus estimate of $678 million. The decline in sales was attributed to reduced pricing. Sales volumes were up 8% due to higher spodumene sales, record production from integrated conversion facilities and inventory reductions.
The Specialties segment recorded sales of $345 million, up around 0.8% year over year. It was below the consensus estimate of $349 million. Foreign exchange benefits more than offset lower volume.
The Ketjen unit recorded revenues of $254.1 million in the reported quarter, up roughly 3.7% year over year. It beat the consensus estimate of $248 million. Higher volumes were partially offset by lower prices.
Financial Position
Albemarle ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of roughly $1,931.8 million, up from $1,664.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Long-term debt was around $3,181 million, up around 2% sequentially.
Cash from operations was around $893.8 million for the first nine months of 2025, up 29% from the prior-year period.
2025 Outlook
Albemarle is taking actions to improve costs, productivity and efficiencies to preserve its long-term competitive position. It has raised the full-year outlook for the enterprise and Energy Storage. For the full year 2025, results are expected to be near the higher end of the earlier $9/kg forecast range because of strong performance, higher lithium prices, and higher-than-expected Energy Storage sales. The outlook for Ketjen and Specialties remains the same.
Albemarle expects capital expenditures for full-year 2025 to be roughly $600 million.
Albemarle expects depreciation and amortization expenses of $630-$670 million for 2025. Corporate costs are expected to be $10-$30 million, while Interest and financing expenses are forecast to be $180-$210 million for the full year.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -11.71% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Albemarle has a nice Growth Score of B, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Albemarle has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Albemarle is part of the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry. Over the past month, Dow Inc. (DOW), a stock from the same industry, has gained 2.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended September 2025 more than a month ago.
Dow Inc. reported revenues of $9.97 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -8.3%. EPS of -$0.19 for the same period compares with $0.47 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Dow Inc. is expected to post a loss of $0.45 per share, indicating a change of 0% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -15% over the last 30 days.
Dow Inc. has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.
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Albemarle (ALB) Up 30.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (Symbol: NOBL) where we have detected an approximate $41.8 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.4% decrease week over week (from 108,500,000 to 108,100,000). Among the largest underlying components of NOBL, in trading today Albemarle Corp. (Symbol: ALB) is up about 7.4%, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Symbol: CHRW) is down about 1.3%, and Nucor Corp. (Symbol: NUE) is lower by about 0.1%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the NOBL Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of NOBL, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, NOBL's low point in its 52 week range is $89.76 per share, with $107.12 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $104.76. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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