http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=ASH Ashland Company Newsfeed en Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:25 EDT Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:25 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=57582381&headline=u-s-hot-stocks-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=57582381&headline=u-s-hot-stocks-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Wednesday's session are Macy's Inc. (M), Pandora Media Inc. (P) and Vipshop Holdings Ltd. (VIPS). </p> <p> Macy's reported fiscal first-quarter revenue in-line with consensus estimates, while per-share earnings edged... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:25 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=57138503&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=57138503&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Friday's session are Infosys Ltd. (INFY, 500209.BY), Wells Fargo &amp; Co.'s (WFC) and Walter Energy Inc. (WLT, WLT.T). </p> <p> Infosys reported that its fiscal fourth-quarter net profit rose 3% from a year earlier... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:11:29 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=54329600&headline=eu-barroso-most-still-support-european-integration http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=54329600&headline=eu-barroso-most-still-support-european-integration <div class='newsbody'><p> The European Union is far from being marginalized and a huge majority of Europeans still support European integration, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said Thursday. </p> <p> "It is up to European officials to make the case for Europe," Mr. Barroso said. He... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:30:27 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=52045469&headline=tnk-bp-ashland-sign-5-year-deal-on-motor-oil-distribution-in http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=52045469&headline=tnk-bp-ashland-sign-5-year-deal-on-motor-oil-distribution-in <div class='newsbody'><p> MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- TNK-BP and US chemical company Ashland Inc. (ASH) signed a five-year agreement under which the Russian company will distribute Ashland's Valvoline motor oil to the passenger car market in Russia. </p> <p> The companies didn't disclose the financial terms... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:26:22 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=50868945&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=50868945&headline=us-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies whose shares are expected to actively trade in Tuesday's session are Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and McDonald's Corp. (MCD). </p> <p> Johnson &amp; Johnson's fourth-quarter results show continued weakness in the orthopedics... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:17:45 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48891270&headline=eu-clears-proposed-acquisition-of-isp-by-ashland http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48891270&headline=eu-clears-proposed-acquisition-of-isp-by-ashland <div class='newsbody'><p> BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission said Friday it has cleared the proposed acquisition of U.S. chemicals supplier International Specialty Products by its U.S. peer Ashland (ASH). </p> <p> The European Union executive said the merged entity would still face competition... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:19:40 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48603313&headline=correct-ashland-3q-net-down-41-on-raw-material-costs-revenue http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48603313&headline=correct-ashland-3q-net-down-41-on-raw-material-costs-revenue <div class='newsbody'><p> ("Ashland 3Q Net Down 41% On Raw-Material Costs; Revenue Up," published at 6:35 a.m EDT, misstated the closing share price in the last paragraph. A corrected version follows.) </p> <p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 41% as... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:23:50 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48602971&headline=ashland-3q-net-down-41-on-raw-material-costs-revenue-up http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48602971&headline=ashland-3q-net-down-41-on-raw-material-costs-revenue-up <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 41% as high raw-material costs hurt margins and offset the chemical company's increased revenue. </p> <p> "Our principal challenge in the near term continues to be recovery of raw-material cost... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:05:49 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48114441&headline=moelis-climbs-ranks-of-m-a-advisers-as-deal-activity-stirs http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=48114441&headline=moelis-climbs-ranks-of-m-a-advisers-as-deal-activity-stirs <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Brett Philbin and Liz Moyer Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Moelis &amp; Co.'s big leap up in the widely watched mergers and acquisitions league tables makes it hard to believe its executives' nonchalance about the rankings. </p> <p> The independent... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:40:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=47882386&headline=ashland-to-buy-chemicals-supplier-isp-for-3-2-billion-in-cash http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=47882386&headline=ashland-to-buy-chemicals-supplier-isp-for-3-2-billion-in-cash <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Ashland Inc. (ASH) agreed to buy the specialty chemicals supplier International Specialty Products Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash, a move that will expand its personal care, pharmaceutical and energy businesses. </p> <p> ISP, which produces more than... Tue, 31 May 2011 06:58:02 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=47415241&headline=ashland-2q-profit-soars-on-divestiture-sales-increase http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=47415241&headline=ashland-2q-profit-soars-on-divestiture-sales-increase <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal second-quarter earnings soared amid income related to the sale of its distribution business as the chemical company reported sales growth across its other businesses. </p> <p> The results beat analysts' expectations... Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:01:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=46908179&headline=ashland-ceo-to-have-colon-surgery-seen-returning-in-2-to-3-months http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=46908179&headline=ashland-ceo-to-have-colon-surgery-seen-returning-in-2-to-3-months <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Ashland Inc. (ASH) said Chairman and Chief Executive James J. O'Brien will have surgery to repair a hole in his colon caused by a type of swelling. </p> <p> The chemical maker said he would be available on a limited basis during his recovery... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:00:37 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=45675453&headline=ratos-sell-superfos-at-sek70-million-exit-loss http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=45675453&headline=ratos-sell-superfos-at-sek70-million-exit-loss <div class='newsbody'><p> STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Swedish private equity firms Ratos AB (RATO-B.SK) and IK Investment Partners AB Thursday said they have reached a deal to sell plastic packaging maker Superfos Industries A/S to RPC Group PLC (RPC.LN) for approximately EUR200 million, resulting in an... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:04:07 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=45442803&headline=eu-clears-ashland-sued-chemie-joint-venture-extension http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=45442803&headline=eu-clears-ashland-sued-chemie-joint-venture-extension <div class='newsbody'><p> BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission said Tuesday it has cleared the proposed transfer to Ashland-S&uuml;dchemie Kernfest GmbH of most of the foundry consumable activities of its parent companies, S&uuml;d-Chemie AG (SUC.XE) and Ashland Inc (ASH). </p> <p> After examining... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:14:50 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=43717071&headline=ashland-3q-profit-triples-on-gains-improved-revenue http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=43717071&headline=ashland-3q-profit-triples-on-gains-improved-revenue <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal third-quarter profit almost tripled amid earnings from discontinued operations and prior-year charges as revenue also increased more than expected. </p> <p> However, the bottom line was hurt by "significant, rising raw... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:56:06 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=43103477&headline=list-of-companies-posting-charges-related-to-health-care-law http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=43103477&headline=list-of-companies-posting-charges-related-to-health-care-law <div class='newsbody'><p> Starting in 2013, companies that provide prescription-drug benefits for retirees under Medicare can no longer deduct this subsidy from their taxes, due to the federal health-care overhaul signed into law on March 23. </p> <p> Since companies had created an asset based on these... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:00:31 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42899522&headline=ashland-doubles-its-quarterly-dividend http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42899522&headline=ashland-doubles-its-quarterly-dividend <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Ashland Inc. (ASH) said its board doubled its quarterly dividend Wednesday, a result of its confidence about future business and the cash it managed to build having whittled down its heavy debt load. </p> <p> Many companies have been raising their... Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:30 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42546573&headline=correct-ashland-2q-net-down-54-on-charges-results-top-views http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42546573&headline=correct-ashland-2q-net-down-54-on-charges-results-top-views <div class='newsbody'><p> ("Ashland 2Q Earnings Fall 54% On Charges; Results Top View," published at 6:36 a.m. EDT, misstated when the debt-refinancing news was first disclosed. A corrected story follows.) </p> <pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal second-quarter profit fell... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:40 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42543791&headline=ashland-2q-earnings-fall-54-on-charges-results-top-views http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42543791&headline=ashland-2q-earnings-fall-54-on-charges-results-top-views <div class='newsbody'><pre> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) fiscal second-quarter profit fell 54% on debt-issuance charges as results topped analysts' expectations and sales rebounded. </p> <p> Chairman and Chief Executive James O'Brien said the results "reflect significant volume... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:06:57 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42399215&headline=earnings-preview-us-chemical-companies-see-demand-strengthen http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=ASH&article=42399215&headline=earnings-preview-us-chemical-companies-see-demand-strengthen <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Jodi Xu Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> TAKING THE PULSE: Analysts expect the North American chemical industry to continue stabilizing on expectations that credit conditions won't fall further and demand will increase as economic growth resumes. Emerging markets have... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:36:48 EDT