DuPont Gains on Productivity & Innovation Amid Pricing Woes

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) benefits from its innovation-driven investment, productivity actions and the acquisitions of the Spectrum Plastics Group and Donatelle Plastics. However, weak prices and sizable separation costs are likely to impact its performance. DuPont, which is among the prominent players in the chemical space along with Dow Inc. (DOW) , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) and Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) , remains focused on driving growth through innovation and new product developmen ...