Core Viewpoint - The Dow Chemical Company ("TDCC") has initiated a cash tender offer to purchase up to $1.0 billion of its debt securities and those of its subsidiaries, Rohm and Haas and Union Carbide Corporation, with specific terms and conditions outlined in the Offer to Purchase [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Tender Offer Details - TDCC is offering to purchase certain debt securities for an aggregate consideration of up to $1.0 billion, excluding accrued interest [2]. - The tender offer includes specific acceptance sublimits for different securities, such as €500 million for the 0.500% Notes due 2027 and $100 million for the 9.400% Notes due 2039 [2]. - The early participation date is set for March 10, 2025, and the expiration date is March 25, 2025, with the possibility of extension [2]. Pricing and Payment - Prices for the securities will be based on fixed spreads to reference benchmarks, with calculations for U.S. dollar-denominated securities based on yield to maturity and for euro-denominated securities based on interpolated mid-swap rates [2][3]. - Holders of accepted securities will receive cash payments representing accrued interest from the last interest payment date to the purchase date [2]. Management and Advisory - Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. are acting as joint lead dealer managers, while RBC Capital Markets, LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC are co-dealer managers for the tender offer [5]. - Questions regarding the tender offer can be directed to the joint lead dealer managers or the depositary and information agent [5]. Company Background - Dow Inc. is a leading materials science company with approximately $43 billion in sales for 2024, operating in high-growth markets such as packaging and infrastructure [8]. - Rohm and Haas and Union Carbide Corporation are wholly owned subsidiaries of TDCC, specializing in chemicals and polymers [9].

How is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.08%) performing this year? It might depend on whether you view the proverbial glass of water as half-empty or half-full.If you're the half-empty kind of person, you'd probably note that the Dow hasn't gained nearly as much at this point in the year as it did in 2024. On the other hand, those who view the glass of water as half-full would likely point out that the index is on pace for another strong performance if it continues rising at the current clip.Regardl ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which emerged stronger than the other two major indices this year, had its biggest weekly drop since October, losing 2.5%. The slide came amid renewed concerns about economic growth and Trump’s tariff threat (read: Dow Jones ETF DIA Getting All Love: Here's Why).SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) , which tracks the Dow Jones, shed 1% last week. While most of the stocks in the fund’s portfolio dropped, a few survived the slump. We have highlighted five of those — Me ...

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Microsoft (MSFT -1.90%) stock has gone nowhere over the last year and is currently hovering around a six-month low. The company has done an excellent job monetizing artificial intelligence (AI), but the reported efficiency improvements in AI models like DeepSeek have cast a spotlight on AI spending and sparked worry.Out of the 30 components in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -1.69%), Microsoft stands out as a unique balance of growth potential, value, and a little passive income as the cherry on top ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 of the strongest companies around. This includes industry leaders that have a long record of delivering solid returns for investors, and many of these stocks pay regular dividends to shareholders.Two notable billionaires, David Tepper of Appaloosa Management and Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation, hold large stakes in Microsoft (MSFT -1.90%) and Amazon (AMZN -2.83%). But the latest Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revea ...

ToplineThe blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index suffered its worst day this year as shares of UnitedHealth Group sank Friday following a report on a fresh federal probe into the U.S.’ largest health insurer, and one Wall Street titan warned of the prospect of a broader stock market pullback.UnitedHealth Group subsidiary UnitedHealthcare's Minnesota headquarters.Getty Images for People's Action Institute Key FactsThe blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.7%, about 750 points, with Un ...

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Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Neutral" zone with a current reading of 45.1, down from 46.7 [5] - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 450 points during the session, closing at 44,176.65 [4] Company Performance - Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares fell approximately 6.5% following the release of quarterly results, with first-quarter FY26 sales growth projected at 3% – 4% in constant currency (CC) and adjusted EPS of $0.57 – $0.58, below the estimate of $0.64 [2] - For FY26, Walmart expects sales growth of 3% – 4% in CC and an adjusted EPS of $2.50 – $2.60, which is below the $2.76 estimate [2] Economic Data - Initial jobless claims increased by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending February 15, compared to estimates of 215,000 [3] - The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 18.1 in February from 44.3 in the previous month [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with financial, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples stocks recording losses [3] - Energy and real estate stocks closed higher, bucking the overall market trend [3]

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 1% on Thursday.The Dow traded down 1.11% to 44,132.13 while the NASDAQ fell 0.54% to 19,947.18. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.49% to 6,114.11.Check This Out: Top 3 Risk Off Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This QuarterLeading and Lagging SectorsEnergy shares jumped by 0.8% on Thursday.In trading on Thursday, financials shares fell by 1.6%.Top HeadlineWalmart Inc WMT shares fell more than 5% on Thursda ...