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There is a lot of noise in the financial news. Often, sentiment will make a mountain out of an anthill. There will be real challenges; have a plan to deal with them.

I recently received two separate emails that asked for updates on specific stocks I have mentioned here in Dividend Digest. First up, let's look at LyondellBasell (LYB).

Petrochemical giant LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) has surged 73.7% year-to-date to $75.20 as of March 18, 2026.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

A powerful and counterintuitive rally is taking shape in the basic materials sector, signaling a deeper shift that investors are beginning to notice. In early March 2026, the stocks of chemical giants Dow Inc. NYSE: DOW and LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

HOUSTON and LONDON, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the appointment of David Dennison, a seasoned leader with decades-long service at LYB, as the new head of investor relations, effective May 8, 2026. He succeeds Dave Kinney, who will retire after nearly 35 years of service.

The three companies operate in notably different sectors. One is a food business, the second is a chemical company, and the third is a REIT.