Ashland Inc is a global leader in providing specialty chemicals that enhance the performance of a wide range of products and applications
The company specializes in the formulation and delivery of innovative solutions across various industries, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, energy, and construction. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Ashland develops high-quality materials that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its clients’ products. Through its extensive portfolio of brands and formulations, Ashland aims to solve complex challenges while fostering progress and driving growth for its customers.
We are looking for value in the Materials Sector because we are still in a strong bull market that has been not only one of the longest on record, but also has seen the S&P 500 get to one of its lofty valuations ever.
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U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 1.5% on Wednesday. The Dow traded down 0.21% to 38,384.83 while the NASDAQ fell 1.53% to 15,272.34. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.02% to 4,874.63.
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQAMD) shares declined 3.8% to $165.49 following fourth-quarter results. AMD reported fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share of 77 cents per share on revenue of $6.17 billion. AMD shares dipped 3.8% to $165.49 on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting this week. The Dow, meanwhile, settled slightly higher last week, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both recorded losses for the second straight week.
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