LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. It produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, and polypropylene; and propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. In addition, the company produce and markets compounding and solutions including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers including catalloy and polybutene-1; and refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils, as well as refined products, including gasoline and distillates. Further, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts; and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Фундаментальные метрики LyondellBasell Industries показывают, что компания сталкивается с серьезными вызовами. Показатели P/E и ROE находятся на нулевом уровне, что указывает на отсутствие прибыли и низкую рентабельность по сравнению с отраслью. Долговая нагрузка превышает медиану, что создает дополнительные риски для инвесторов. Хотя выручка осталась высокой и значительно превышает медиану, другие показатели эффективности, такие как чистая прибыль и операционные маржи, демонстрируют негативную динамику. Дивиденды отсутствуют, что также является негативным фактором. Уровень активов и долга указывает на необходимость улучшения финансового положения. В целом, компания демонстрирует слабые результаты, что негативно сказывается на оценке и целевой цене. Однако высокая выручка и положительные EPS добавляют некоторую надежду на восстановление, но текущие показатели требуют внимания.

LyondellBasell Industries NV

Key Points
High-yielding dividend stocks are at greater risk of dividend cuts.
Dividend growth stocks have historically delivered the highest total returns.
It's better to focus on dividend growth stocks than on companies based solely on their yields.
Investing in dividend-paying stocks can be a powerful wealth-creating strategy. Over the last 50 years, the average dividend payer in the S&P 500 outperformed dividend non-payers by more than two-to-one (9.2% annualized total return to 4.3%), according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds.
However, digging a bit deeper into the data of dividend stocks shows that dividend growers delivered the best returns (10.2% annualized) while cutters and eliminators produced poor returns (-0.9% annualized). Given this data, investors should buy ETFs focused on dividend growth and steer clear of those filled with companies at high risk of dividend reductions.
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Here's one dividend ETF investors should avoid and one they should buy hand over fist.
Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF
The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSEMKT: DIV) invests in the 50 highest-yielding dividend stocks in the U.S. On the one hand, this dividend ETF offers fairly broad exposure to high-yielding dividend stocks, making it an enticing investment for those seeking passive income. It holds companies across all stock market sectors, led by energy at 20%. Over the last 12 months, the fund has delivered a nearly 7% distribution yield to investors. That's several times higher than the S&P 500's dividend yield (around 1.2%). It also pays monthly dividends, which adds to its appeal.
However, ultra-high-yielding dividend stocks are at a much higher risk of dividend cuts than lower-yielding companies. For example, chemicals producer LyondellBasell had the highest dividend yield in the S&P 500 until it cut its payout by 50% earlier this year. Meanwhile, several of the fund's holdings pay variable dividends due to the volatility of their earnings, including Cal-Maine Foods, a leading egg producer. Cal-Maine Foods' dividend has fallen in each of the past three quarters. Meanwhile, there have been quite a few quarters over the past several years when the company didn't pay a dividend.
The fund's focus on yield above all else hasn't paid off for investors over the years. The GlobalX SuperDividend U.S. ETF has only delivered a low-to-mid single-digit annualized total return over the past one-, three-, five-, and 10-year periods, as well as since its inception in 2013 (3.9%). The value of the fund's holdings has steadily declined, offsetting a meaningful portion of the income received. This unappealing return is why income investors should avoid this dividend ETF.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) aims to invest in the 100 highest-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. It tracks an index (Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index) that screens companies based on several dividend-quality characteristics, including dividend yield, five-year dividend growth rate, and financial strength.
As a result, it holds high-yielding dividend growth stocks. Its average holding has a current dividend yield of more than 3% and has grown its payout at an annualized rate of more than 8% over the last five years (faster than the S&P 500's 5% dividend growth rate). The fund's top holding, Lockheed Martin, has increased its dividend for 23 straight years.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's focus on dividend growers has paid off for investors over the years. It has delivered a more than 11% annualized total return over the last one-, three-, five-, and 10-year periods, as well as since its inception in 2011 (13.3% annualized). The fund's compelling yield (3.3% annualized over the last 12 months) and robust total return potential make it a top ETF to buy.
Focus on growth over yield
It can be tempting to buy a stock or ETF based solely on its yield. However, this strategy hasn't historically paid off, as the highest-yielding stocks are at greater risk of cutting their payouts and delivering poor investment returns. That's why investors should avoid the GlobalX SuperDividend ETF, which focuses on yield above all else, and load up on the more dividend growth-focused Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF.
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1 Dividend ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (Symbol: RSP) where we have detected an approximate $559.3 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.7% decrease week over week (from 442,180,000 to 439,290,000). Among the largest underlying components of RSP, in trading today LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) is down about 2.9%, CF Industries Holdings Inc (Symbol: CF) is down about 6.2%, and Dow Inc (Symbol: DOW) is lower by about 1.5%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the RSP Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of RSP, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, RSP's low point in its 52 week range is $150.35 per share, with $205.24 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $194.79. 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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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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Notable ETF Outflow Detected - RSP, LYB, CF, DOW

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.73%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -1.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.75%.
Stocks fell sharply on Thursday as a surge in crude oil prices stoked fears that the war against Iran would crimp global fuel supplies and boost inflation. WTI crude oil prices soared more than +9% on Thursday amid widening disruptions to crude production and transport in the Middle East.
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Stocks extended their losses on Thursday, and crude prices added to their gains on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used, and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. He added that Iran will open unspecified “other fronts” in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks. Also, comments from President Trump gave crude prices a boost when he said that preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons is "of far greater interest and importance" to him than the cost of oil, a sign that the war in the Middle East isn't close to a de-escalation.
Credit concerns weighed on bank stocks and asset managers on Thursday after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Private credit funds are grappling with a wave of redemption requests amid growing concerns over the quality of their loans. BlackRock last week decided to limit withdrawals, a move that other asset managers have since followed.
Crude oil prices rallied sharply on Thursday despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region. UK Defense Secretary Healey said Thursday that it is increasingly evident that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which could keep the strait closed for the foreseeable future.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news on Thursday was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 98% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 495 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets settled lower on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.79%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Thursday closed down by -18.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +3.9 bp to 4.269%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low on Thursday, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.275%. Thursday’s +9% rally in oil prices raised inflation expectations and undercut T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. On the positive side for T-notes on Thursday was strong demand for the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds that had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.45, above the 10-auction average of 2.39.
European government bond yields moved higher on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.962% and finished up +2.5 bp to 2.957%. The 10-year UK gilt yield climbed to a 6.25-month high of 4.800% and finished up +8.7 bp to 4.773%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year, and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators sold off on Thursday amid a 9% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed down more than -7%, and Alaska Air Group (ALK) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed down more than -6%. Also, United Airlines Holdings (UAL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), and American Airlines Group (AAL) closed down more than -4%. In addition, Delta Airlines (DAL) closed down more than -2%.
Chip stocks retreated on Thursday, weighing on the broader market. Intel (INTC) closed down more than -5%, and Lam Research (LRCX), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed down more than -4%. Also, Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp (KLAC), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) closed down more than -3%.
Credit concerns weighed on bank stocks and asset managers on Thursday after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Ares Management (ARES) closed down more than -6%, and
Goldman Sachs (GS) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Morgan Stanley (MS), KKR & Co (KKR), and Citigroup (C) closed down more than -3%.
The Magnificent Seven technology stocks fell on Thursday, pressuring the broader market. Tesla (TSLA) closed down more than -3%, and Meta Platforms (META) closed down more than -2%. Also, Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Nvidia (NVDA) closed down more than -1%, and Microsoft (MSFT) closed down -0.73%.
Fertilizer stocks rallied on Thursday amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) closed up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) closed up more than +10%, and Mosaic (MOS) closed up more than +7%.
Energy producers and service providers rose on Thursday after crude prices jumped more than +9%. ConocoPhillips (COP), Chevron (CVX), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than -2%. Also, APA Corp (APA), Devon Energy (DVN), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed up more than +1%.
Netskope (NTSK) closed down more than -21% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) closed down more than -11% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
UiPath (PATH) closed down more than -7% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
Dollar General (DG) closed down more than -6% after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) closed down more than -5% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
MercadoLibre (MELI) closed down more than -4% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) closed up more than +10% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed up more than +9% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed up more than +5% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
Earnings Reports(3/13/2026)
4D Molecular Therapeutics Inc (FDMT), Actuate Therapeutics Inc (ACTU), AirSculpt Technologies Inc (AIRS), AlTi Global Inc (ALTI), American Vanguard Corp (AVD), Avidity Biosciences Inc (RNAM), Better Home & Finance Holding (BETR), Bit Digital Inc (BTBT), Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY), Buckle Inc/The (BKE), CapsoVision Inc (CV), Citizens Inc/TX (CIA), Emerald Holding Inc (EEX), Eve Holding Inc (EVEX), GoHealth Inc (GOCO), Gossamer Bio Inc (GOSS), John Marshall Bancorp Inc (JMSB), LENSAR Inc (LNSR), MeiraGTx Holdings plc (MGTX), NET Lease Office Properties (NLOP), Perma-Fix Environmental Services (PESI), Value Line Inc (VALU), Waldencast plc (WALD).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -1.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.40%.
Stocks are under pressure today as crude oil prices keep rising amid widening disruptions to production and transport in the Middle East. WTI crude oil prices are up more than +9% today after Iraq suspended oil terminal activity following an attack by Iran on two tankers. Oman also temporarily evacuated a key oil export hub at Mina Al Fahal, and Iran escalated attacks on Dubai.
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Stocks extended their losses today, and crude prices added to their gains on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. He added that Iran will open unspecified “other fronts” in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks.
Credit concerns are weighing on bank stocks and asset managers today after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Private credit funds are grappling with a wave of redemption requests amid growing concerns over the quality of their loans. BlackRock last week decided to limit withdrawals, a move that other asset managers have since followed.
Crude oil prices are moving higher today despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news today was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 95% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 492 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets are lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -1.30%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) are down by -8 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.4 bp to 4.243%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.249%. Today’s +9% rally in oil prices is raising inflation expectations and undercutting T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $22 billion of 30-year bonds later today.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.962% and is up +1.6 bp to 2.948%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +9.7 bp to 4.784%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 3% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today due to the 8% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are down more than -6%, and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) is down more than -4%. Also, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -3%. In addition, Delta Airlines (DAL) is down more than -2%.
Chip stocks are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Micron Technology (MU), and Intel (INTC) are down more than -4%. Also, ASML Holding NV (ASML), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), KLA Corp (KLAC), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -3%.
Credit concerns are weighing on bank stocks and asset managers today after Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater LLC capped withdrawals from their private credit funds amid investor demand to redeem more than the funds allow. Morgan Stanley (MS) and KKR & Co (KKR) are down more than -4%. Also, Goldman Sachs (GS) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. In addition, Citigroup (C) and Ares Management (ARES) are down more than -3%.
Fertilizer stocks are climbing today amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +10% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) is up more than +8%, and Mosaic (MOS) is up more than +5%.
Netskope (NTSK) is down more than -24% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) is down more than -12% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) is down more than -6% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
Dollar General (DG) is down more than -5% after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
UiPath (PATH) is down more than -5% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
MercadoLibre (MELI) is down more than -5% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +6% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is up more than +5% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is up more than +4% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
Atlassian Corp (TEAM) is up more than +2% after announcing a restructuring that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce. UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $97.
Earnings Reports(3/12/2026)
Dollar General Corp (DG), Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA), Lennar Corp (LEN), Adobe Inc (ADBE).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Retreat Amid Rising Crude Prices and Credit Worries

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.97%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.10%.
Stocks are under pressure today as crude oil prices keep rising amid widening disruptions to production and transport in the Middle East. WTI crude oil prices are up more than +8% today after Iraq suspended oil terminal activity following an attack by Iran on two tankers. Oman also temporarily evacuated a key oil export hub at Mina Al Fahal, and Iran escalated attacks on Dubai. Crude prices extended their gains today on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue.
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Crude oil prices are moving higher today despite the IEA members' decision on Wednesday to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles. The IEA said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country would need “firm international guarantees against future aggression” to accept a ceasefire as well as reparations. However, comments from President Trump late Wednesday suggest the conflict could continue for weeks when he said that it would be unwise for the US to wind down hostilities too soon.
US economic news today was mixed for stocks after weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, a sign of labor market strength. Also, Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose to an 11-month high, but Jan building permits fell to a 5-month low.
US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 213,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 215,000.
US Jan housing starts unexpectedly rose +7.2% m/m to an 11-month high of 1.487 million, stronger than expectations of a decline to 1.341 million. Jan building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -5.4% m/m to a 5-month low of 1.376 million, weaker than expectations of 1.410 million.
The US Jan trade deficit shrank to -$54.5 billion, narrower than expectations of -$66.0 billion.
Q4 earnings season is nearly over, with more than 95% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 74% of the 492 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 0% chance for a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets are lower. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.86%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.10%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.04%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) are down by -9 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.6 bp to 4.245%. June T-notes fell to a 5-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield climbed to a 5-week high of 4.249%. Today’s +8% rally in oil prices is raising inflation expectations and undercutting T-note prices. Also, concerns that the cost of the ongoing war against Iran will boost the US budget deficit are bearish for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $22 billion of 30-year bonds later today.
European government bond yields are mixed today. The 10-year German bund yield rose to a 2.25-year high of 2.958% and is up +1.2 bp to 2.944%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +5.3 bp to 4.739%.
The European Union's economy chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, said the inflation rate could surpass 3% this year and GDP in the Eurozone could be as much as -0.4 points lower if the war in the Middle East causes crude oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.
Swaps are discounting a 4% chance of a -25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Airline stocks and cruise line operators are falling today due to the 8% surge in crude oil prices, which are boosting companies’ fuel costs and threatening earnings. Carnival (CCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), United Airlines Holdings (UAL), American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are down more than -3%. Also, Delta Airlines (DAL) is down more than -2%.
Chip stocks are sliding today, weighing on the broader market. Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Micron Technology (MU) are down more than -3%. Also, ASML Holding NV (ASML), Intel (INTC), Analog Devices (ADI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), KLA Corp (KLAC), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%.
Fertilizer stocks are climbing today amid supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. CF Industries Holdings (CF) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Intrepid Potash (IPI) and Mosaic (MOS) are up more than +4%.
Netskope (NTSK) is down more than -22% after forecasting a Q1 adjusted net loss per share of -6 cents to -7 cents, wider than Q4’s -4 cent EPS loss.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) is down more than -14% after reporting Q4 net sales of $771.5 million, below the consensus of $791.8 million.
Dollar General (DG) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after giving an underwhelming 2027 comparable sales forecast of up +2.2% to +2.7%, the midpoint right on the consensus of +2.45%.
UiPath (PATH) is down more than -5% after reporting Q4 subscription revenue of $251.2 million, below the consensus of $252.1 million.
MercadoLibre (MELI) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) is down more than -4% after a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Co. was said to sell as much as $852 million of its stake in the stock overnight at $41.60 to $42.60 per share.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +6% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $40.
Atlassian Corp (TEAM) is up more than +4% after announcing a restructuring that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce. UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $97.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is up more than +3% after Wells Fargo Securities double upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight with a price target of $69.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is up more than +3% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $76.
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Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Continue to Climb

Investors in LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) saw new options begin trading today, for the May 15th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the LYB options chain for the new May 15th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $65.00 strike price has a current bid of $3.50. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $65.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $61.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of LYB, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $66.09/share today.
Because the $65.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 57%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 5.38% return on the cash commitment, or 30.24% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for LyondellBasell Industries NV, and highlighting in green where the $65.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $70.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.30. If an investor was to purchase shares of LYB stock at the current price level of $66.09/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $70.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 9.40% if the stock gets called away at the May 15th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if LYB shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for LyondellBasell Industries NV, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing LYB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $70.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $70.00 strike represents an approximate 6% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 57%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 3.48% boost of extra return to the investor, or 19.54% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 50%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 54%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $66.09) to be 47%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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May 15th Options Now Available For LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

Methanex (MEOH) shares ended the last trading session 6.4% higher at $53.01. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 5.5% gain over the past four weeks.
Optimism over favorable methanol industry conditions underpinned by healthy demand for methanol in energy applications in China is driving the stock higher. Higher average realized methanol prices are also likely to support first-quarter 2026 profits.
This methanol supplier is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -29.2%. Revenues are expected to be $1.02 billion, up 13.7% from the year-ago quarter.
While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For Methanex, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on MEOH going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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Methanex is a member of the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry. One other stock in the same industry, LyondellBasell (LYB), finished the last trading session 0.4% lower at $66.82. LYB has returned 21.8% over the past month.
LyondellBasell's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has changed -21.5% over the past month to $0.26. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of -21.2%. LyondellBasell currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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Methanex (MEOH) Surges 6.4%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

Fintel reports that on March 9, 2026, RBC Capital upgraded their outlook for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) from Sector Perform to Outperform.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 22.22% Downside
As of February 25, 2026, the average one-year price target for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is $52.20/share. The forecasts range from a low of $38.38 to a high of $95.68. The average price target represents a decrease of 22.22% from its latest reported closing price of $67.11 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is 41,057MM, an increase of 36.16%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 9.91.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 975 funds or institutions reporting positions in LyondellBasell Industries N.V.. This is an decrease of 546 owner(s) or 35.90% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LYB is 0.12%, an increase of 29.65%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 8.84% to 249,620K shares. The put/call ratio of LYB is 1.03, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Dodge & Cox holds 16,879K shares representing 5.24% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 16,969K shares , representing a decrease of 0.53%.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 10,102K shares representing 3.14% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,703K shares , representing an increase of 3.95%.
Capital World Investors holds 9,844K shares representing 3.06% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,808K shares , representing an increase of 0.37%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 11.77% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 9,160K shares representing 2.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,389K shares , representing an increase of 52.08%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 81.27% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 6,937K shares representing 2.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,632K shares , representing an increase of 4.40%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in LYB by 52.37% over the last quarter.
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RBC Capital Upgrades LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)

LyondellBasell (LYB) shares soared 6.4% in the last trading session to close at $65.88. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 8.4% gain over the past four weeks.
LYB’s shares rallied after KeyBanc reportedly upgraded it to “Overweight” from “Sector Weight” with a price target of $73, citing the ongoing conflict in Iran to benefit U.S. petrochemical companies.
This oil refiner and chemical company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +3%. Revenues are expected to be $7.49 billion, down 2.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Earnings and revenue growth expectations certainly give a good sense of the potential strength in a stock, but empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.
For LyondellBasell, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. And a positive trend in earnings estimate revision usually translates into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on LYB going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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LyondellBasell is part of the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry. Northern Technologies (NTIC), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 1.5% lower at $8.65. NTIC has returned -1.6% in the past month.
For Northern Technologies, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.02. This represents a change of +166.7% from what the company reported a year ago. Northern Technologies currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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LyondellBasell (LYB) Moves 6.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.77%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +1.53%.
Stock indexes rallied on Wednesday as signs of US economic resilience and cooling inflationary pressures outweighed concerns about the Iran war. The US labor market continues to grow after the Feb ADP employment report showed employers added more jobs than expected. Also, the US service economy expanded at the fastest pace in 3.5 years last month, while service price pressures fell to an 11-month low.
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Stocks also found support on Wednesday on hopes that the Iran conflict could end sooner than expected. The NY Times reported that operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence used backchannels to contact the CIA a day after US-Israeli attacks began. However, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency called the report “pure falsehood and psychological warfare.”
Stock gains were limited amid heightened global trade tensions after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said proposed 15% tariffs on goods imported into the US may take effect this week.
Crude oil prices briefly fell from sharp overnight gains on Wednesday after a NY Times report said that Iranian operatives made an offer to the US to discuss terms for ending the conflict. Crude oil prices were also undercut by carryover from Tuesday, when President Trump said the US will ensure the free flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz with insurance guarantees and even naval escorts.
However, crude prices rose by more than 1% on Wednesday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, halting most energy shipments from the Persian Gulf. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned ships not to sail through the passageway, saying that vessels "could be at risk from missiles or rogue drones." The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a fifth of the world's oil, has forced Gulf producers unable to export their oil to stockpile the crude in storage tanks. Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer, shut down oil production at its largest oil fields in Rumalia as storage tanks filled up. Also, Kayrros reported on Wednesday that four of six tanks at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery were full, and the Ju'aymah terminal on the country's east coast is quickly running out of spare capacity. Goldman Sachs estimates the real-time risk premium for crude oil at $18/bbl, corresponding to its estimate of the impact of a six-week full halt to tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition, damage from an intercepted Iranian drone caused a major fire on Tuesday at the United Arab Emirates' major oil-trading hub, Fujairah, one of the largest oil storage centers in the Middle East. European natural gas prices surged to a 3-year high on Tuesday after Qatar shut its Ras Laffan plant, the world's largest natural gas export facility, after it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack. The Ras Laffan plant accounts for about 20% of the global liquefied natural gas supply.
US MBA mortgage applications rose by +11% in the week ended February 27, with the purchase mortgage sub-index up +6.1% and the refinance mortgage sub-index up +14.3%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage was unchanged from the prior week at 6.09%.
US Feb ADP employment increased by +63,000, stronger than expectations of +50,000.
The US Feb ISM services index unexpectedly rose +2.3 to 56.1, better than expectations of a decline to 53.5 and the strongest pace of expansion in 3.5 years. The Feb ISM services prices paid sub-index unexpectedly fell -3.6 to an 11-month low of 63.0, weaker than expectations of an increase to 68.3.
The Fed Beige Book said that for the period ending February 23, seven of the twelve Fed districts reported that economic activity increased at a slight to moderate pace, with prices increasing moderately and employment levels generally stable.
Comments on Wednesday from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack were hawkish, with Hammack saying it's important to drive inflation back to target and that "Fed policy could be on hold for quite some time."
This week's market focus will be on US-Iran war news, corporate earnings, and economic news. On Thursday, weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to increase by +3,000 to 215,000. Also, Q4 nonfarm productivity is expected to be up +1.9%, and Q4 unit labor costs are expected to be up +2.0%. On Friday, Feb nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +60,000, and the Feb unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.3%. Also, Feb average hourly earnings are expected to increase by +0.3% m/m and +3.7% y/y. In addition, Feb retail sales are expected to fall -0.3% m/m and Feb retail sales ex-autos are expected to remain unchanged m/m.
Q4 earnings season is nearing its end, with more than 90% of the S&P 500 companies having reported earnings results. Earnings have been a positive factor for stocks, with 73% of the 481 S&P 500 companies that have reported beating expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P earnings growth is expected to climb by +8.4% in Q4, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Excluding the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks, Q4 earnings are expected to increase by +4.6%.
The markets are discounting a 4% chance for a -25 bp rate cut at the next policy meeting on March 17-18.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +1.72%. China’s Shanghai Composite fell to a 3.5-week low and closed down -0.98%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 dropped to a 3.5-week low and closed down -3.61%.
Interest Rates
June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Wednesday closed down by -6.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +2.2 bp to 4.081%. Wednesday’s stock rally reduced safe-haven demand for government debt, weighing on T-notes. Also, Wednesday’s stronger-than-expected reports on Feb ADP employment and Feb ISM services were bearish for T-notes. In addition, hawkish comments on Wednesday from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack undermined T-notes when she said, "Fed policy could be on hold for quite some time." Losses in T-notes were limited after the Feb ISM services prices paid sub-index unexpectedly fell to an 11-month low, a supportive factor for T-notes.
European government bond yields moved lower on Wednesday. The 10-year German bund yield fell -0.2 bp to 2.750%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -3.0 bp to 4.411%.
Eurozone Jan PPI rose +0.7% m/m and fell -2.1% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and -2.6% y/y.
The Eurozone Jan unemployment rate fell -0.2 to a record low of 6.1%, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 6.2%.
Swaps are discounting a 2% chance of a -25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on March 19.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks moved higher on Wednesday, supporting gains in the broader market. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), and Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +5%, and Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) closed up more than +4%. Also, ASML Holding Plc (ASML), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +2%. In addition, Nvidia (NVDA), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Broadcom (AVGO) closed up more than +1%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks rallied on Wednesday as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) surged more than +7% to a 3.5-week high. Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed up more than +17%, and Coinbase Global (COIN) closed up more than +14%. Also, Strategy (MSTR) closed up more than +10% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. In addition, Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed up more than +8%, and MARA Holdings (MARA) closed up more than +7%.
Energy producers and energy service providers were under pressure on Wednesday, giving back some of this week’s sharp gains. Baker Hughes (BKR) closed down more than -2% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, APA Corp (APA), ConocoPhillips (COP), and Halliburton (HAL) closed down more than -2%. In addition, Devon Energy (DVN), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and SLB Ltd (SLB) closed down more than -1%.
Moderna (MRNA) closed up more than +15% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after it agreed to pay Genevant $950 million to settle litigation related to the delivery technology behind its Covid shot, a deal some analysts said was better than feared.
Ross Stores (ROST) closed up more than +8% after reporting Q4 sales of $6.64 billion, better than the consensus of $6.40 billion.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) closed up more than +6% after KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded the stock to overweight from sector weight with a price target of $73.
nLight Inc. (LASR) closed up more than +6% after Baird initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of outperform and a price target of $95.
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed up more than +5% after KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded the stock to overweight from sector weight with a price target of $38.
Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN) closed down more than -9% after reporting Q4 EPS loss of -$2.36, a much wider loss than the consensus of -12 cents.
Brown-Forman (BF.B) closed down more than -6% to lead losers in the S&P 500 despite reporting better-than-expected Q3 net sales after saying on anearnings callthat it sees a “two-year headwind” on costs and gross margin.
Gitlab (GTLB) closed down more than -6% after forecasting 2027 revenue of $1.10 billion to $1.12 billion, the midpoint below the consensus of $1.12 billion.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) closed down more than -3% after forecasting Q1 net sales to grow +1% to +3%, below the consensus of +4.5%.
Frontline Plc (FRO) closed down more than -2% after Arctic Securities ASA downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
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