Dupont

Dow Chemical and DuPont, two of the oldest US companies, announced the tie-up in December to create the world's biggest chemical and materials group valued at USD 130 billion.

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DuPont to cut 1,700 jobs from US headquarters

The layoffs, tied to a USD 700 million cost-cutting plan announced by DuPont on December 11, will have a "significant" impact on Delaware, the mid-Atlantic state where the company is based, said chief executive Ed Breen in a message to employees reviewed by AFP.

Dow and DuPont to merge in deal to make $130 bn chem giant

The deal to combine two of the biggest and oldest US chemical producers is a prelude to an eventual split-up of the combined company into three discrete businesses, Dow and DuPont said on Friday.

Dow Chemical and DuPont in merger talks: Sources

A deal, which would face regulatory approval in several countries, would allow the two US companies to rejig their assets based on their diverging fortunes.

DuPont eyes 15% growth in packaging biz over next 3-5 yrs

Diversified group DuPont today said it is looking at growing its packaging business in India by 12-15 percent over the next 3 to 5 years. "We are looking at growing our packaging business in India by 12 to 15 percent over the next 3 to 5 years," DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, Asia Pacific Marketing Director Roger Kant told PTI.

Investors look to earnings for market direction on Wall St

Investors attempting to determine whether US equities will rebound from Friday's selloff or continue to sink will look to a deluge of earnings next week for a clearer picture of the economy.

SRF up 10% on acquisition of Global DuPont Dymel for $20m

Under the agreement SRF will own Du Font‘s ‘Dymel‘ brand and receive the technology and knowhow for setting up its own cGMP facility for manufacturing HFC 134a Pharma grade. DuPont will supply SRF the product from its existing facility till SRF‘s facility is approved.

Blue-chips' profits, China lift Wall St at open

Blue chips' profits and China's efforts to avoid a hard landing for its slowing economy, lifted the Wall Street in its opening session on Tuesday. Solid earnings from DuPont and Travelers helped the US stocks.

US data, earnings suggest 'fiscal cliff' fears overhyped

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Wall St Week Ahead: Earnings, money flows to push stocks up

With earnings momentum on the rise, the S&P 500 seems to have few hurdles ahead as it continues to power higher, its all-time high a not-so-distant goal.

Weak outlooks hit US markets, Dow Jones ends 243 pts down

US stocks fell on Tuesday, driving the Dow industrials to the biggest drop since June 21, as weak results from index members DuPont and United Technologies showed profit growth is slowing.

India ranks lower than China in global food security index

India has been ranked 66, much lower than neighbouring China, in the 2012 Global Food Security Index released today by the American chemical company DuPont.

DuPont sets up ballistic facility in Hyderabad

DuPont today announced opening of its first integrated ballistic facility in Asia Pacific region in the Andhra Pradesh capital.

Change of guard at Dupont, selects new South Asia president

Science and engineering products firm Dupont announced management rejig in the company today. The company said Rajeev Vaidya has been appointed as the new President for South Asia and the appointment will be effective from December 15 2011.

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DuPont to acquire Danisco for $6.3bn

Chemicals major DuPont is looking at acquiring Denmark's enzyme and specialty food ingredients maker Danisco for USD 6.3 billion.

DuPont buying Danisco for $5.8 bln in food sector push

US chemicals group DuPont said on Sunday it will buy Danish food ingredients and enzymes firm Danisco for USD 5.8 bn to boost its position in the fast-growing food sector.