
Group 1 - ICL Group Ltd.'s unit, ICL Industrial Products, has partnered with NobleAI to develop innovative chemical compounds for flame retardants using AI solutions [1][2] - The collaboration aims to speed up the discovery of high-performance compounds, making the process more timely and cost-efficient [2][3] - ICL is also working with Microsoft Azure Quantum Elements to enhance the development of safer and more sustainable flame retardants, which will reduce resource wastage [3] Group 2 - ICL's stock has increased by 29% over the past year, outperforming the industry average rise of 5.1% [3] - ICL currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating positive market sentiment [4] - Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials sector include Ingevity Corporation, Carpenter Technology Corporation, and Methanex Corp., with varying degrees of performance and earnings surprises [4][5][6][7]