3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Escape Demand Headwinds

The Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry is mired in demand headwinds in certain markets, including consumer durables and building & construction. Lower consumer spending due to inflationary pressures in Europe and a slow recovery in China are impacting demand.Industry players like Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) , DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) and Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) are banking on strategic measures, including operating cost reductions and aggressive price hikes, to tide over the challeng ...