Core Points - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dow Inc. for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically citing false and misleading statements regarding financial pressures and market conditions [1][2] - The class period for the lawsuit is from March 10, 2021, to April 15, 2025, with a deadline for lead plaintiff appointments set for October 29, 2025 [2] Company Details - The lawsuit alleges that Dow Inc. was overly optimistic about its ability to maintain shareholder dividends and did not adequately disclose the financial challenges it was facing [2] - The DJS Law Group, which is handling the case, specializes in securities class actions and corporate governance litigation, representing large hedge funds and asset managers [4]

Core Viewpoint - S&P Dow Jones Indices has appointed Catherine Clay as the new CEO, effective November 1, 2025, succeeding Dan Draper, who will transition to a Special Advisor role [1][5][9]. Leadership Transition - Catherine Clay will report to Martina Cheung, President and CEO of S&P Global, and will be part of the Executive Leadership Team [2]. - Dan Draper has led S&P DJI for over five years, focusing on strategic initiatives and growth, and will assist in the transition [5][6]. Catherine Clay's Background - Ms. Clay previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets, overseeing global options, futures businesses, and data analytics [3][7]. - She has extensive experience in derivatives markets, digital assets, and financial technology, which will be beneficial for S&P DJI [3][8]. Strategic Vision - Martina Cheung expressed confidence in Ms. Clay's leadership, highlighting her customer-centric approach and leadership experience as crucial for S&P DJI's future [4]. - Ms. Clay aims to build on the legacy of S&P DJI and enhance the development of trusted benchmarks for investors [4].

Market Overview - The Dow closed at a record high, up over 40 points or 0.1% [1][6] - The NASDAQ also reached a record high, increasing by almost 5 points or 0.5% [2] - The S&P 500 closed at a new high, up one-third of 1% [2][6] - Small caps, represented by the S&P 600, increased by a quarter of 1% but did not reach a record [2] Sector Performance - The healthcare sector was the biggest gainer, with the XLV ETF up 3% [3] - Utilities and technology sectors also performed well, both up just under 1% [3] - Consumer discretionary sector rose by 0.6% [3] - Communication services and materials sectors saw declines of 1.4% and 1% respectively [4] Company Highlights - Tesla was noted as an outperformer within the NASDAQ 100, alongside several semiconductor companies like Intel and TSMC, which saw increases of over 3% [4][5] - JP Morgan, Walmart, Home Depot, McDonald's, Disney, Goldman Sachs, and American Express all experienced declines of more than 1% [5][6] Economic Insights - The market appears to be optimistic about the government shutdown being short-lived, contributing to the record highs [6] - The market is expected to broaden, with potential opportunities in small caps and overseas markets [8][19] - Historical data suggests that after instances of the Fed cutting rates in a growing economy, markets have typically risen, with the S&P 500 averaging a 17% increase [9][10] Electric Vehicle Market - Ford and GM reported record EV sales in Q3, driven by consumer demand before the expiration of the EV tax credit [23][51] - Analysts expect a potential slowdown in EV demand post-subsidies, but some manufacturers are maintaining incentives to support sales [25][26] - Tesla is anticipated to continue competing effectively in the EV market, adjusting pricing based on market conditions [29] Housing Market - The housing market is seeing a surge in contract signings, with pending home sales index rising by 4% in August [54] - Mortgage rates have recently increased after several weeks of decline, impacting the housing market outlook [54]

Core Viewpoint - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Dow Inc. alleging securities fraud that negatively impacted investors between January 30, 2025, and July 23, 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Allegations of Fraud - The lawsuit claims that Dow Inc. overstated its ability to manage macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, as well as its financial flexibility to support dividends [2] - It is alleged that the true extent of negative impacts from competitive pressures, declining global sales, and product oversupply was understated [2] - Defendants' public statements are claimed to have been materially false and misleading throughout the relevant period [2] Group 2: Legal Process and Participation - Investors who suffered losses during the specified timeframe have until October 28, 2025, to request appointment as lead plaintiff, although participation in any recovery does not require this [3] - Class members may be entitled to compensation without incurring any out-of-pocket costs or fees [3] Group 3: Firm Background - Levi & Korsinsky has a history of securing significant settlements for shareholders and is recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States [4]

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) between January 30, 2025 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 28, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Dow securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures declined following a government shutdown that began on October 1, 2023, after Congress failed to agree on a spending plan [1][4] - Historical data indicates that government shutdowns typically have a short-lived and limited long-term impact on equities [1] Economic Indicators - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.15%, while the two-year bond was at 3.60% [2] - Job openings in the U.S. rose by 19,000 to 7.227 million in August [5] - The Chicago Business Barometer fell to 40.6 in September, below market expectations [5] - The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased by 1.8% year-over-year in July [5] Stock Performance - Major indices experienced declines in futures trading: Dow Jones down 0.56%, S&P 500 down 0.65%, Nasdaq 100 down 0.73%, and Russell 2000 down 0.70% [2] - The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell by 0.54% to $662.56, while Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) declined by 0.62% to $596.66 [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with information technology, health care, and industrials showing the largest gains [3] - Energy and consumer discretionary sectors closed lower [3] Historical Trends - The S&P 500 gained over 3% in September, with the Dow up nearly 2% and the Nasdaq up 5.6% [4] - October has historically been a positive month for the S&P 500, with nearly 60% of Octobers since 1950 showing positive returns and an average gain of 0.89% [8][9] - The fourth quarter (October to December) is noted as the strongest three-month period for equities, with an average return of almost 2% since 1950, and over 6% in the past five years [12][17] Company Highlights - Nike Inc. reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, with earnings of 49 cents per share surpassing the consensus estimate of 27 cents, and sales of $11.720 billion exceeding the estimate of $11.000 billion [17] - Ryvyl Inc. surged 94.66% following a $75 million merger agreement [17] - Iron Horse Acquisitions Corp. jumped 47.43% after finalizing a business merger [17]

Market Performance & Outlook - Q3 saw major averages rise, with the S&P up 7%, NASDAQ up 105%, Dow up 45%, and Russell up 11% [2] - The rally is expected to continue, but not necessarily at the same pace as Q3 [2] - US XUS is performing even better, with some stocks like Santandere up 130% year-to-date [3] - Over half of the portfolio is up over 20% year-to-date, with financials like Goldman and JP Morgan performing well [4] Portfolio Adjustments & Strategy - Goldman is up 70% and JP Morgan is up 50% over the last 52 weeks, leading to trimming positions and adding to Berkshire [5] - Berkshire is viewed as insurance, providing a safety net in case of an economic slowdown, with a large cash pile for potential deployment [6] Individual Stocks & Sectors - UBS includes Amazon and Disney on their highest conviction calls list [7] - Disney needs to regain momentum through earnings, particularly from streaming growth including ESPN [8] - Apploving is on the list, with skepticism built into the stock price despite revenue growth [12] - Snowflake, a software name related to AI, has performed well year-to-date and is differentiated in the AI software conversation [13][14] - Mastercard is a long-term holding, with potential opportunities related to stable coins [15] Fintech & IPOs - Wealthfront, a robo advisor, is going public after VCs have been invested for 13 years [17] - Robo advice has become a commodity offering, with limited unique value proposition [18][19] - Wealthfront's business model is primarily a customer acquisition cost (CAC) business [19] - Despite a hospitable tape for fintech investments, the potential for Wealthfront as a great investment is uncertain [20]

Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Dow Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding its financial condition and ability to manage macroeconomic challenges during the Class Period from January 30, 2025, to July 23, 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations Against Dow Inc. - The lawsuit claims that Dow overstated its ability to mitigate macroeconomic and tariff-related headwinds, as well as to maintain financial flexibility for its dividend [3]. - It is alleged that the true impact of competitive pressures, softening global sales, and product oversupply on Dow's business was understated [3]. - The complaint asserts that Dow's public statements were materially false and misleading throughout the Class Period [3]. Group 2: Legal Process and Participation - Investors in Dow can seek to be appointed as lead plaintiffs by October 28, 2025, or may choose to remain absent class members [4]. - The lead plaintiff represents the interests of all class members and selects counsel to direct the litigation [4]. - Participation as a lead plaintiff does not affect the ability to share in any recovery from the lawsuit [4]. Group 3: Law Firm Information - Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is handling the class action and has a reputation for recovering billions for victims of corporate misconduct [5]. - The firm encourages affected Dow investors to contact them for more information regarding the lawsuit [5].

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact: Howard G. Smith, Esq., Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, Call us at: (215) 638-4847Email us at: [email protected], Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com. Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation BENSALEM ...

Core Insights - Dow Inc. has launched DOWSIL 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA) as a safer alternative to fluoropolymer-based PPAs for film packaging, addressing the industry's demand for high-quality films [1][9] - The new PPA is designed to mitigate melt fracture and die lip buildup, enhancing the manufacturing process and product quality [1][9] Company Overview - Dow is a key player in the chemical industry, alongside DuPont, Eastman Chemical, and Air Products, with extensive experience in compounding and extrusion [2] - The company focuses on sustainable innovations by integrating silicone additives into plastics [2] Product Details - DOWSIL 5-1050 PPA is supplied as a masterbatch with a silicone additive in a polyethylene carrier, facilitating its use in extrusion processes [3] - The product complies with EU and FDA safety regulations, ensuring its suitability for food packaging [3] - It has demonstrated effectiveness at an industrial scale, reducing downtime and scrap while improving film surface quality and visual appeal [3][4] Market Context - The packaging industry is transitioning away from fluoro-based PPAs, creating a demand for compliant alternatives like DOWSIL 5-1050 [4] - Dow's strategic initiatives are aimed at navigating industry challenges, including the emergence of new market entrants that are causing oversupply [5] Competitor Insights - DuPont projects consolidated net sales of approximately $12,850 million and adjusted EPS of about $4.40 for the third quarter of 2025 [6] - Eastman Chemical anticipates a challenging macroeconomic environment but expects to benefit from cost-reduction initiatives and higher revenues from its methanolysis facility [7] - Air Products is focusing on near-term projects and has updated its adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2025 to a range of $11.90 to $12.10 [8]