Stock Movers Closing Bell: Chemical Stocks Soar, Bank of America Slides, Lululemon Drops
Jan 14, 2026
US chemical stocks are surging thanks to rising oil prices, benefiting companies like Dow and LyondellBasell. Meanwhile, Bank of America posted record trading figures, yet concerns about expenses led to a drop in shares. Lululemon faced a downturn as tariff uncertainties remain unresolved, causing declines in toy giants Mattel and Hasbro as well. The market is also seeing some retreats in travel and homebuilder stocks, with software companies struggling amid falling treasury yields.
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Chemicals Rally On Feedstock Advantage
- U.S. chemical stocks jumped as higher oil prices and falling ethane boosted integrated margins for producers like Dow and LyondellBasell.
- Analysts see upside for chemicals and fertilizer firms amid improved polyethylene pricing and feedstock dynamics.
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Strong Trading, But Expense Worries Hurt BAC
- Bank of America posted its best fourth-quarter equity trading revenue ever, with equity-markets revenue up 23% to $2.02 billion.
- Shares still fell due to investor concerns about expenses despite earnings beating estimates.