Materials Sector

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Three Chemical Stocks Kept Raising Their Dividends

Dow and LyondellBasell cut quarterly dividends as the chemical downturn squeezed payouts. Linde, Ecolab and Sherwin-Williams raised theirs, backed by contracts, repeat demand and pricing power.

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Materials Stocks Outperform as Options Get Cheaper for Investors

A leading options strategist points to the materials sector, where rising stock prices and unusually low options costs are creating a rare setup for investors seeking limited-risk exposure

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