The basic materials sector encompasses companies that manufacture chemicals, building materials, and paper products. This sector is also engaged in commodities exploration and processing. According to ...

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) is a manufacturer of basic construction materials used in residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and energy applications. It has two primary lines, ...

Can wood replace steel in a 70-story skyscraper? Architects and biochemists at Cambridge think so. Meanwhile at MIT, rethinking cement is cutting... In a head-spinning step, a handful of researchers ...

Dow has significantly underperformed compared to its basic material peers, and Wall Street remains cautious about its ...

Industry activity rises in 2025, though tariffs, spending cuts and material costs raise concerns for long-term stability.

Advancements in basic building materials are helping construction companies address the housing affordability and climate crises. Four panelists discussed their unique approaches with wood, plastics, ...

The following are the top rated Basic Materials stocks according to Validea's Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with ...