Pre-Market Technical Pulse on Specialty Chemicals Stocks -- Axalta Coating Systems, LyondellBasell Industries, Platform Specialty Products, and Westlake Chemical

NEW YORK, September 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

If you want a Stock Review on AXTA, LYB, PAH, or WLK then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. This morning's attention is redirected to the Specialty Chemicals industry, which is a mature sector. For decades, many industries have utilized specialty chemicals in manufacturing and finishing. Today on DailyStockTracker.com, the following research reports have been issued on four equities: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE: AXTA), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB), Platform Specialty Products Corp. (NYSE: PAH), and Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK). Sign up today on DailyStockTracker.com and download our free research reports on these featured stocks at:
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Axalta Coating Systems 

Last Friday, shares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania headquartered Axalta Coating Systems Ltd ended the session 0.94% lower at $28.45. The stock recorded a trading volume of 2.76 million shares, which was above its three months average volume of 2.03 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 0.49% in the last one month and 4.60% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading below its 200-day moving average by 5.78%. Furthermore, shares of the Company, which through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes coatings primarily for the transportation industry, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 30.74.

On August 11^th, 2017, research firm JP Morgan upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Overweight'.

On September 07^th, 2017, Axalta Coating Systems has given the field goal posts at Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, a new look for the start of the football season with its premier industrial coating. Alesta® Polyester Architectural AE Gloss RAL 1016 in Sulfur Yellow has been selected as the color and product of choice due to its high-performance coverage, durability, and functionality. AXTA complete research report is just a click away at:
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LyondellBasell Industries 

London, the UK-based LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s stock finished 0.13% lower at $91.60 with a total trading volume of 1.75 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 2.69% in the last one month, 11.87% in the previous three months, and 6.78% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 4.60% and 4.83%, respectively. Moreover, shares of LyondellBasell Industries, which operates as a manufacturer of chemicals and polymers, refiner of crude oil, producer of gasoline blending components, and developer and licensor of technologies for production of polymers worldwide, have an RSI of 64.24.

On August 23^rd, 2017, LyondellBasell Industries announced that its Supervisory Board has authorized the Company's Management Board to declare a dividend of $0.90 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 13^th, 2017, to shareholders of record September 06^th, 2017 with an ex-dividend date of September 01^st, 2017. The complimentary report on LYB can be downloaded at:

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Platform Specialty Products 

Shares in West Palm Beach, Florida headquartered Platform Specialty Products Corp. closed the day 0.26% higher at $11.51. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.09 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 17.33% since the start of this year. The stock is trading below its 200-day moving average by 6.11%. Moreover, shares of the Company, which produces and sells specialty chemical products in the Americas, Asia/Pacific, and Europe, have an RSI of 40.92.

On August 31^st, 2017, Platform Specialty Products announced that Martin E. Franklin, Chairman, and Rakesh Sachdev, CEO, will be presenting at the upcoming Credit Suisse 30^th Annual Basic Materials Conference on September 13^th, 2017, at 10:40 a.m. ET in New York City. During the presentation, the Company will discuss its ongoing business performance and outlook, as well as its recently announced plan to separate its Agricultural Solutions segment into an independent public company. Sign up for your complimentary report on PAH at:
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Westlake Chemical 

Houston, Texas headquartered Westlake Chemical Corp.'s shares recorded a trading volume of 812,908 shares last Friday. The stock closed 0.52% lower at $76.58. The Company's shares have advanced 9.03% in the past month, 16.58% in the previous three months, and 36.77% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 8.31% and 19.12% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of Westlake Chemical, which manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products, have an RSI of 64.29.

On August 22^nd, 2017, research firm Cowen reiterated its 'Outperform' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price from $70 a share to $78 a share.

On September 01^st, 2017, Westlake Chemical announced that the Company and its management have made a donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross to assist communities in Texas and Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Download the research report for free on WLK at:
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