Chemicals Stocks Under Scanner -- FMC Corp., Ashland Global, Univar, and Braskem

NEW YORK, December 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Stock-Callers.com has issued research reports on four major players in the Diversified Chemicals space: FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC), Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH), Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR), and Braskem S.A. (NYSE: BAK). As per an article on Zacks, the Chemical industry continues to gradually recover amid a still-fragile global economic environment, benefiting from healthy demand across the automotive and housing sectors. This recovery is expected to continue heading into 2017, supported by continued strength in the light vehicles market, positive trends in the construction space, and significant shale-linked capital investment. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:

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FMC Corp.

Shares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania headquartered FMC Corp. ended Friday's session 0.32% lower at $58.81 with a total trading volume of 551,307 shares. The stock has advanced 8.41% in the last one month, 27.98% over the previous three months, and 52.01% on an YTD basis. The Company's shares are trading 15.20% above their 50-day moving average and 26.38% above their 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of FMC Corp., which provides solutions, applications, and products for the agricultural, consumer, and industrial markets worldwide, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 77.64.

On November 28^th, 2016, research firm Piper Jaffray upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Underweight' to 'Neutral'. Sign up and read the free research report on FMC at:

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Ashland Global

Covington, Kentucky headquartered Downers Grove, Illinois headquartered Ashland Global Holdings Inc.'s shares rose 1.52%, closing the day at $116.78. A total volume of 649,177 shares was traded. The stock has advanced 7.67% in the last one month and 15.36% since the start of this year. The Company's shares are trading 3.88% and 3.89% above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of Ashland Global Holdings, which provides specialty chemical solutions worldwide, have an RSI of 63.81.

On November 28^th, 2016, research firm Deutsche Bank initiated a 'Buy' rating on the Company's stock, issuing a target price of $125 per share. The complimentary research report on ASH can be downloaded at:

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Univar

Last Friday, shares in Univar Inc. gained 2.09%, closing the session at $26.36. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.10 million shares, which was higher than its three months average volume of 550,640 shares. The Company's shares have advanced 10.94% in the last one month, 33.20% over the previous three months, and 54.97% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 13.98% above its 50-day moving average and 34.18% above its 200-day moving average. Furthermore, shares of Univar, which distributes commodity and specialty chemical products, and related services worldwide, have an RSI of 71.44.

On December 9^th, 2016, research firm Credit Suisse upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Outperform'. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on UNVR at:

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Braskem

Sao Paulo, Brazil headquartered Braskem S.A.'s stock finished the session 2.35% lower at $19.12. A total volume of 849,286 shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 531,080 shares. The Company's shares have advanced 12.54% in the last one month, 38.60% over the previous three months, and 57.09% on YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 14.00% and 44.24%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Braskem, which together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins, have an RSI of 63.84.

On December 5^th, 2016, research firm JP Morgan upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Overweight'. Get free access to your research report on BAK at:

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