Pre-Market Technical Pulse on Chemicals Stocks -- Tronox, Air Products and Chemicals, Eastman Chemical, and Praxair

NEW YORK, September 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

If you want a Stock Review on TROX, APD, EMN, or PX then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. Most of Chemical/Diversified companies are capital intensive, reflecting the large manufacturing facilities required to produce bulk quantities. Combined with the high technology requirements, this gives the industry a competitive advantage in terms of high barriers to entry. This morning, DailyStockTracker.com takes a closer look at the performance of four, major industry players, namely: Tronox Ltd (NYSE: TROX), Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: APD), Eastman Chemical Co. (NYSE: EMN), and Praxair Inc. (NYSE: PX). Sign up today on DailyStockTracker.com and download our free research reports on these featured stocks at:

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Tronox 

Stamford, Connecticut-based Tronox Ltd's stock finished Monday's session 2.31% higher at $23.49 with a total trading volume of 958,307 shares. The Company's shares have surged 27.32% in the past month, 66.24% in the previous three months, and 127.84% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 19.51% above its 50-day moving average and 46.49% above its 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Tronox, which produces and markets titanium bearing mineral sands and titanium dioxide pigment in North America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia/Pacific region, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 74.52.

On September 01^st, 2017, Tronox reported that the Company has completed the sale of its Alkali Chemicals business to Genesis Energy, L.P., which was previously announced on August 02^nd, 2017. The purchase price was approximately $1.325 billion, inclusive of approximately $106 million of non-cash net working capital. TROX complete research report is just a click away at:

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Air Products and Chemicals 

On Monday, shares in Allentown, Pennsylvania headquartered Air Products and Chemicals Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.19 million shares. The stock ended the session 0.55% higher at $150.95. The Company's shares have advanced 3.72% in the last one month, 3.28% in the previous three months, and 4.96% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 3.53% above its 50-day moving average and 5.38% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of the Company, which provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, electronics and performance materials, equipment, and services worldwide, have an RSI of 69.78.

On September 13^th, 2017, Air Products and Chemicals announced that its proprietary Freshline® LIN-IS system, which uses liquid nitrogen to deliver rapid and precise temperature control to a blender or mixer/grinder, now enables food manufacturers to optimize processing speed and product quality. The tailor-made temperature control system is ideal for chilling ground meat prior to forming hamburger patties; marinating chicken prior to forming nuggets; and mixing, blending or grinding many other products that require heat removal.

On September 14^th, 2017, research firm Susquehanna upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Positive'. The complimentary report on APD can be downloaded at:

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Eastman Chemical 

Kingsport, Tennessee-based Eastman Chemical Co.'s shares closed the day 0.53% higher at $85.41. The stock recorded a trading volume of 798,474 shares. The Company's shares have gained 3.19% in the last month and 13.56% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 0.75% and 5.99% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of Eastman Chemical, which manufactures and sells materials, specialty additives, chemicals, and fibers in the US and internationally, have an RSI of 51.51. Sign up for your complimentary report on EMN at:

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Praxair 

Shares in Danbury, Connecticut headquartered Praxair Inc. finished 0.39% higher at $134.74. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.03 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 2.24% in the last one month and 14.98% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 1.81% and 7.65%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Praxair, which produces and distributes industrial gases, have an RSI of 58.97.

On September 06^th, 2017, Praxair has again been recognized for its environmental, social, and governance leadership as it was named in the FTSE4Good Index Series by FTSE Russell for the second consecutive year. The series includes the FTSE4Good Global Benchmark Index, FTSE4Good Global Minimum Variance Index, FTSE4Good US 100 Index and FTSE4Good US Benchmark Index.

On September 07^th, 2017, research firm Susquehanna upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Positive'. Download the research report for free on PX at:

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