Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the coming years.
US stocks: Dow rockets 1,100 points, S&P over 2% as oil slide cools inflation worries; Nvidia slumps
US stocks experienced a notable upswing on Monday following a decline in oil prices that calmed inflation worries and propelled market growth. The S&P 500