Suzan F. Harrison

October 17, 2026

Smurfit WestRock noted in S&P 500 spotlight; analyst lowers target. Recent coverage highlighted Smurfit WestRock as a notable S&P 500 component, pointing to its role in the paper industry. Truist Securities kept its positive stance but reduced its price target to $54, suggesting a more cautious outlook. The company continues to trade near its 52‑week high, with a dividend yield of 3.82%.

October 17, 2026

ADM Faces Q3 Earnings and Sweetener Market Weakness. Archer-Daniels-Midland is approaching its Q3 2026 earnings report amid concerns about weakness in its sweetener business. Analysts are debating whether performance in the ethanol sector can offset these headwinds. The company’s dividend reliability remains a key focus for investors, though cyclical uncertainty persists.

October 11, 2026

ASH: UBS lowers price target to $80. UBS kept its rating unchanged on Ashland Inc. and reduced its price target to $80. The new target is close to the average analyst consensus of $80.18 and sits near the top of the stock’s 52‑week range. With a trailing P/E of 62 and a dividend yield of 1.94%, the adjustment reflects expectations for future earnings growth.