Lower natural gas feedstock and energy costs in North America support LyondellBasell's (LYB) olefins and polyolefins margins in Q1.
Eastman's (EMN) sales volume & earnings rise sequentially in Q1, driven by a return to primary demand for many of its specialty products in Advanced Materials and Additives & Functional Products units.
The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry is expected to benefit from an uptick in demand across major end-use markets and the moderation of de-stocking activities. EMN, AVNT, IOSP and KRO are set to gain from strategic actions and demand recovery.